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Provider Support Programme

2019/20 saw the re-launch of the GMLPN Provider Support Programme, which consists of Workshops,
Sector Updates, Consultancy and Professional Exchanges.

Professional Exchange Project AOC Mental Health Project

The final year of the ETF Funded Professional We’re working in partnership
Exchange Project engaged with 181 individuals with the Association of
from 61 organisations. 70 individuals benefited Colleges on an exciting new
directly from learning of the project with a further project to research into and
413 individuals reached via broadcasts. improve mental health
support for Apprentices and Trainees within
Since the funding of the initial project came to an
end in July 2020, we recognised the importance of their Independent Training Providers and
the concept for GMLPN and decided to continue employers.
with the Professional Exchanges in to 2020/21, The aim of the project is to establish a triangle of
with some sponsorship from awarding organisation, support between the apprentice/trainee, the
NCFE and investment from GMLPN. provider and the employer so that mental
health issues can be supported from all sides. We
The following groups have had their first meetings
of 2020/21 and will continue in to the year: will identify any gaps from the research and
produce a resource toolkit and training programme.
 English, Maths & Digital We will be developing a network of Mental Health
 Improving Quality Champions who are specialists on the issue
 Safeguarding - Mental Health and Wellbeing and who can lend their expertise to other
 New & Growing Training Sponsored by: practitioners.
Providers
 Recruiting Learners
 Work Placements

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