Introduction from the author - click here
Introductions from sector representatives - click here

The context

Government funding
Learning and Skills Council
16-18 funding
Adult and employer funding

The models

16-18 model
Adult learner-responsive model
Employer-responsive model

The formula

Introduction to the demand-led formula
Standard Learner Numbers
National and transitional funding rates
The provider factor
Additional Learning Support

Madeup College (worked example)

The learners

Eligibility
The fee element and the
co-funded rate
Minimum attendance
SLN per learner ratio

Skills for Life provision

Adult Numeracy and Literacy
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Key skills and entitlement

Academic provision

The GCSE curriculum
The 'A-Level' curriculum
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate

BTEC provision

BTEC Entry and Introductory qualifications
BTEC First Certificate and Diploma
BTEC National Award, Certificate and Diploma

Diploma provision

Foundation Diploma
Higher Diploma
Advanced Diploma

Occupational provision

Entry to Employment
National Vocational Qualifications

Apprenticeships
Train to Gain
Train to Gain - additional flexibilities

Tips and hints

Funding optimisation
Target-setting
Performance-monitoring
Decimal-led funding
Beyond 2008/09