Knowsley Workforce Development Fund

Knowsley Council’s Workforce Development Fund, backed by DCMS, helps youth organisations access training and qualifications, supporting community groups to deliver services, promote opportunity, and help residents thrive. Find out more here.

What kind of training/qualification courses will be supported?

The following Training/Qualification courses are provided as examples of applications that will be supported. However, we expect providers to identify the appropriate training/qualifications and the respective training providers to meet their needs and that of the young people they support :-

  • Youth Work courses such as Level 1, 2, 3 or 6
  • Qualification and Continued Professional Development courses focused on working with care-experienced young people (11-25) around topics such as:
    • Mental Health
    • Sexual Health
    • Participation
    • Body Image and Eating Disorders
    • LGBTQ+ awareness
  • SEND courses such as:
    • Understanding of SEND, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Asperger Syndrome, etc.
    • Communication, i.e. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), British Sign Language (BSL), Makaton, etc
    • De-escalation and Behaviour Support training i.e. Team Teach
    • Sensory Processing Needs i.e. (Sensory Needs Practitioner Training (Online Accredited)
    • Deaf/Visual Impairment Awareness
  • The objectives of the Workforce Development Fund should:
    • Align with the Knowsley Council Plan priorities.
    • Support organisations working to improve the lives of children and young people, including disabled children and their families in Knowsley.
    • Provide a range of positive and engaging activities that meet the needs and wishes of children and young people across Knowsley.
    • Support residents to thrive and support people to overcome inequality and strengthen community cohesion.
    • Demonstrate measurable outcomes and/or value for money.
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