Birmingham Region – Central South, East Midlands and West Midlands
Regional Learning Development Officer: Helen Chappell
Helen is the Regional Learning and Development officer for the Birmingham region. Since qualifying as a member of the CIPD (The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) her keen interest in people development facilitated a career working within the Learning and Development team for an International Financial services company for many years. Helen also has management and youthwork experience in the voluntary sector from her time as Centre Manager at YFC. Outside of work, Helen loves musical theatre and was instrumental in helping set up and establish a local Performing Arts school for children where she fulfilled the role of singing teacher and musical director for their annual productions. Her two children, who now both live and work in London, joined her as cast members or show band members during that time. Helen soldiers at Swindon Citadel Corps where she has always been involved in music ministry. Contact: [email protected]
Deadlines for Post-graduate Applications and Augmented Board
The deadline for applications to be received for post-graduate study is as detailed in the table below. Applicants will be required to attend an Augmented Board as part of the application process. Line manager approval(To be received by LM at the latest by:) SISTAD funding application(All paperwork to be received by SISTAD by:) Augmented board(To
How We Decide What is Funded
We are bound by the relevant learning and development policy and procedures for employees, officers and Territorial Envoys. Each application is considered on its own merit. Learning and Development Officers are available to support and guide you through the funding process. The criteria that applications are judged against are: Funding cannot be given for courses
Funding Limits
In line with the current procedures for learning and development, applicants must be aware of the funding limits when applying for courses. Courses up to and including certificate level (Higher Education Level 1), S/NVQ awards and QCF awards level to Level 5:£3,500 Courses at diploma level (Higher Education Level 2) and QCF awards Levels 6
Accommodation Needs
If you have particular accommodation needs on one of our residential courses, please do get in touch with us. If you are concerned that a start time (e.g. 9am) is early when taking into consideration travel needs, please do talk to us as we may be able to arrange accommodation for the night before.
