Learning Disability (LDQ)

Induction Award for Supporting People with a Learning Disability (LDQ) - replacement for LDAF

Learner Profile

For new employees working in a learning disability setting. The award is available at either level 2 or 3 according to job role.

Employer Benefits

• An easy way of reaching both the Commission for Social Care
• Inspection's National Minimum Standards and the Valuing People guidance.
• This is a shared response to a new requirement - a combination of in-house instruction and support from an appointed mentor together with Learn to Care training sessions.
• A user friendly programme that will lead to a City and Guilds Certificate and provide a stepping stone to NVQ.
• The LDQ enhances the working practices in the workplace.
• Separate workbooks - start with the easier section to build confidence

Course Outline

• Initial Assessment
• 2 induction days
• 1 study day
• Provision of a workbook to meet requirements of the Common Induction Standards and the LDQ

An easy way of reaching both the Commission for Social Care Inspection's National Minimum Standards and the Valuing People guidance that workers supporting people with a learning disability should complete a learning disability qualification. Skills for Care recognises the Learning Disability Award as the route to achieving the Common Induction Standards in a learning disability context.

Each organisation will check / mark the first workbook (Common Induction Standards) with support as required from Learn to Care staff. This gives you the opportunity to measure the progress of your new staff and ensure they provide care and support to your service users in accordance with your company policy and procedures. Learn to Care will provide a mentor
(experienced in the learning disability field) to monitor progress and mark the LDQ specific workbook.

Award

City and Guilds Induction Award for Supporting People with a Learning Disability.

Funding

Partial funding applied using Skills for Care funding for employees
with a UK National Insurance Number.