Funded Health & Social Care Diplomas (L2, L3 & 5 Diploma) Build a CQC- Ready Workforce – Without the Full Training Cost.
Train your care home staff with funded L2, L3 & 5 Health & Social Care Diplomas. Claim costs back through LDSS 2026/2027 and build a CQC- Ready Workforce.
Develop your care team with nationally recognised Health & Social Care Diplomas, aligned with Care Quality Commission (CQC) expectations for safe, effective staffing.
With funding available through the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) 2026/2027, your care home can claim back training costs while strengthening your workforce.
💡 Why This Matters for Your Care Home
CQC requires providers to ensure staff are:
• Competent
• Skilled
• Appropriately trained
A qualified workforce doesn’t just meet compliance—it improves care quality, inspection outcomes, and staff retention.
💷 Claim Back Training Costs with LDSS Funding
Through the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS), eligible care providers in England can access funding for:
• Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
👉 Train your staff now and recover a significant portion of the cost.
📈 Our Structured Workforce Pathway
We help you build a clear, sustainable staffing model:
Entry-Level Care Assistants
• Care Certificate
• Working towards Level 2
Skilled Care Practitioners
• Level 2 achieved
• Progressing to Level 3
• Medication, safeguarding & person-centred care
Senior Care / Team Leaders
• Level 3 achieved
• Supervisory responsibilities
• Leading shifts and mentoring staff
Leadership (Deputy & Registered Managers)
• Working towards or achieved Level 5
• Compliance, audits & team development
✅ The Benefits to Your Service
✔ Stronger CQC inspection outcomes
✔ Improved staff retention and morale
✔ Reduced reliance on agency staff
✔ Safer, more consistent care delivery
✔ Development of future leaders
✔ Cost recovery through LDSS funding
🚀 Why Act Now?
Funding for 2026/2027 is available now—but demand is high.
Care homes that invest early will:
• Secure funding allocation
• Upskill staff faster
• Strengthen their inspection readiness
📞 Start Building Your Workforce Today
Don’t just train staff—build a workforce that meets CQC expectations and grows with your service.
👉 Enrol your team on funded Level 2, 3, and 5 Diplomas today.
Contact us now to check eligibility and secure your funding.
🔍 Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a certain number of qualified staff for CQC?
No, but you must demonstrate that your staff are competent, trained, and able to meet residents’ needs safely.
Who can access LDSS funding?
Adult social care providers in England meeting eligibility criteria, please use the below link Learning and Development Support Scheme for the adult social care workforce: a guide for employers – GOV.UK
Can existing staff enrol?
Yes—both new and experienced staff can complete Level 2, 3, or 5 qualifications.
Let us support you 🫵
📞 07834731914
📧 info@a1-training.co.uk
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