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Response to latest Skills Funding Agency publication
We have put together this news release in response to new funding information released by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). You can view the information via the following link:
http://skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/publications/latest/
SkillsActive has commented that the list "bears no resemblance to the draft list, and is not the list SkillsActive agreed to. There are massive, glaring errors." CYQ is of the understanding that information we supplied to SkillsActive regarding QCF replacements for NQF qualifications would result in QCF qualifications appearing as eligible for funding for 'new starts' at different points in time (July 2010 and December 2010). If a replacement qualification is already accredited on the QCF - and is eligible for funding - then this qualification should appear on the SFA's lists. (NB: eligibility does not guarantee funding).
This list contradicts information that we have supplied to SkillsActive and also contradicts the SFA's previous information showing CYQ qualifications as available for funding. For example, the information on the spreadsheet on the SFA's website states against the Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Fitness Instructing - "no replacement planned." This is incorrect as the replacement is already accredited in the QCF: Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (500/8428/8).
Click here to view all of our comments on the SFA's spreadsheet
We appreciate the difficulties this kind of information presents but we are doing our utmost to ensure the maximum number of available qualifications in the correct funding categories. SkillsActive is in communication with the SFA and BIS to ensure that this information is corrected.
