CLOSED: Supported Employment Interventions for People with Learning Difficulties or Disabilities (LDD) - (OC17S21P1820)
Call to run a project that will increase the numbers of adults with complex LDDs able to move towards EET (education, employment, training).
This call is now closed. Please do not submit an application against this call specification. The information provided below is for reference purposes only.
Details
Hertfordshire traditionally has a high level of employment across the county. However, the LEP has identified that the level of employment for those with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDDs) is lower than many other local authorities.
In addition, the increase of unemployment due to COVID-19 has impacted particularly on people with LDDs, with a recent national survey suggesting that 50% of employers stated that they would not employ someone with a neurodiverse condition
The LEP intends that this call will lead to project(s) that will increase the numbers of adults with complex LDDs able to move towards EET (education, employment, training) by ensuring they are engaged and receive intensive support and encouragement, stopping them from ‘falling through the net’ at the earliest possible opportunity.
Successful project proposals are likely to be a collaboration between the public sector, voluntary sector and employers and will focus on supporting people to get employment and whilst in employment, which also includes working directly with employers to educate them in making suitable work adjustments in line with expectations from the Equality Act.
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Location
The project must cover the Hertfordshire LEP area.
Value
Approximately £1,400,000 of ESF is available.
Deadlines
Full application deadline: 2 June 2021
Completion date
Projects must be completed no later than 3 years and 6 months after the proposed project start date, however the ESF Managing Authority reserves the right to vary the maximum duration in exceptional circumstances. All ESF Projects must be completed by 31st December 2023. Project costs cannot be incurred beyond this date.
Full Application Submission
To apply for funding under this call you will need to complete and submit your Full Application via the ECLAIMS IT System.
Please note: the ECLAIMS IT System can only be access from within the UK.
Full Applications submitted in the ECLAIMS IT System after the call closing date shown above and on the call specification will not be appraised.
If you do not already have access to the ECLAIMS IT system, please request an ‘ECLAIMS External Access Form’ by emailing E.CLAIMSSUPPORT@dwp.gov.uk
You will need to request an External Access Form for each person in your organisation who requires access.
It is your responsibility to ensure you request and activate your ECLAIMS access in sufficient time. We strongly advise that you obtain and activate your ECLAIMS access at least 2 weeks prior to the advertised call closure date, if not sooner.
You are also advised to read the details in the call specification in order to produce an application that complies with the requirements and meets the needs set out in the ESF Operational Programme. All this information, the related guidance and the European Social Fund Operational Programme can be found from our homepage.
The published ESF Online Full Application Guidance also provides step-by-step advice on how to complete your Full Application using the ECLAIMS IT system. ESF Online Full Application Guidance.
Technical Support
If you encounter any technical difficulties completing or submitting your Full Application via the ECLAIMS IT system, please send an email to E.CLAIMSSUPPORT@dwp.gov.uk
The technical support operating hours are Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm and it is your responsibility to ensure you seek and technical advice in sufficient time to complete and submit your Full Application before the published call closure date.
The Managing Authority reserves the right to reject applications which are incomplete or not submitted in a timely and compliant way.
Contact details
If you have any questions about the Call Specification or ESF Online Full Application Guidance, please contact esf.2014-2020@dwp.gov.uk. This address should not be used to request technical support.
Updates to this page
Last updated 3 June 2021 + show all updates
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Supported Employment Interventions for People with Learning Difficulties or Disabilities (LDD) - (OC17S21P1820) project call is now closed.
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