Creative routes 2007/08

In 2006-07, around 1400 teachers benefited from QIA support for specialist literacy, numeracy and ESOL qualification programmes. In 2007-08, more programmes are being supported in every region.

If you are an individual or employer looking for an appropriate course or funding, click here for our Get qualified page. Please note: the grants described on the current page are not for individual teachers.

If you are a teacher-education provider, read on...

Grants are available to help you develop programmes. These grants are for:

• numeracy, literacy or ESOL teacher-education qualifications at QCF Level 5 or above, both initial and CPD programmes

• Short courses preparing applicants for entry to the numeracy, literacy or ESOL Diplomas; these should focus on English or Maths, at least at Level 3.

Apply as soon as possible and before 30 June 2008.

The grants form part of the Skills for Life Improvement Programme  (SfLIP).  Possible awards are:

Subject area	Type of programme	Amount of grant
Numeracy	Integrated*	£12,000
	Additional Diploma	£7,500
Literacy or ESOL	Integrated*	£9,000
	Additional Diploma	£5,000
Preparation	English	£2,000
	Maths	£2,000

*Integrated programmes should have the special features described in the guidance document below. 

 Contact Alison Wedgbury at NRDC to discuss the options: a.wedgbury@ioe.ac.uk

Applying for grants

Teacher-education providers should apply using the guidance notes and forms below. Use a separate one for each programme that you wish to develop.