Managed Service on behalf of
GRADUATE SUPPORT
PROGRAMME
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The demands we place on those on award bearing
routes leading to work in the sector reflect the aspirations we
have of them. Raising the bar on entry requirements, and demanding
high levels of qualification, can help to demonstrate a commitment
to a high status profession.
Review of Early
Education and Childcare Qualifications: Interim Report -
Professor Cathy Nutbrown
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The Graduate Support Programme is a
budget that has been allocated by Lincolnshire County Council to
continue to reinforce the local commitment to the continued growth
of graduates within the early years sector. It is a
Government aspiration to have at least one graduate in every full
daycare setting (two in 30% areas of disadvantage) by 2015.
The Graduate Support Programme (GSP) supersedes the
Graduate Leader Fund.
The daily experience of children in early years
settings and the overall quality of provision depends on all
practitioners having appropriate qualifications, training, skills
and knowledge and a clear understanding of their roles and
responsibilities
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
Department for Education on 27 March 2012.
The purpose of the GSP is to support the
private, voluntary & independent (PVI) sector to develop,
attract and retain graduate-level Early Years Professionals
(EYP’s). In the current financial climate the amounts have
had to be streamlined but it is hoped that we have been able to
target the areas where the funds have previously been most
beneficial.
There are two strands to this fund; Future
Graduate allowance and Graduate Leader Subsidy, funding is
allocated on a pro rata basis. It will be given in two
payments; the second payment is released buy sending in an interim
application form which will confirm you continue to meet the
funding criteria.
Click here for full guidance.
We have fully investigated the legalities
pertaining to paying salary enhancements directly to the graduate;
unfortunately this will now not be possible as it further
complicates Tax and National Insurance Contributions. For further
information please click (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/nimmanual/NIM16351.htm)
& (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/nimmanual/NIM16356.htm)
What’s new for 2012/13
funding?
Due to limited funds we have made
changes to the Future Graduate allowance, this is to ensure we are
still able to provide continuing study support by providing cover
costs to allow the growing graduate time out of the setting for
study and reference books and study materials.
We have additional forms you will need
to complete to notify us about any changes to the named
graduate, the notification of change will alert us
to any graduate leaving employment, moving on to a Level 6
qualification or a change of named graduate. This information is
vital in order for us to effectively manage the fund and support
the growing numbers of graduates in Lincolnshire.
Important Information:
Graduate Support Programme applications will
not be processed if you have outstanding monitoring forms to
return, if you are unsure if your monitoring is up to date please
contact: Denise Robinson on 01522 552760
