--- title: "Learning Development Support Scheme LDSS" description: "Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS) The Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) is a Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) funded programme that enables eligible adult social care employers in England to claim reimbursement for approved workforce training and qualifications. Pathway Group is proud to be a Quality Assured Care Learning Service (QACLS) […]" url: "https://pathwayskillszone.ac.uk/learning-development-support-scheme-ldss/" date_modified: "2026-06-05T14:46:00+00:00" --- # Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS) The **Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS)** is a Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) funded programme that enables eligible adult social care employers in England to claim reimbursement for approved workforce training and qualifications. Pathway Group is proud to be a **Quality Assured Care Learning Service (QACLS) provider**, recognised through the Department of Health and Social Care’s quality assurance framework for adult social care learning and development. This recognition demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible training that supports workforce development, retention and career progression across the care sector. --- ## Access Government Funding for Adult Social Care Training ### **Quality Assured by the Department of Health and Social Care** Pathway Group has achieved recognition through the **Quality Assured Care Learning Service**, providing employers with confidence that our training has been independently assessed against nationally recognised quality standards. ### **Approved & Compliant Training** Our programmes align with Department of Health and Social Care priorities, Skills for Care guidance and workforce development requirements. ### **Access LDSS Funding** Many of our courses and qualifications are eligible for reimbursement through the Learning and Development Support Scheme, helping employers reduce training costs while investing in their workforce. ### **End-to-End Support** We guide employers through the funding process, providing the documentation, evidence and support needed to maximise successful claims. ### **Flexible Delivery** Training can be delivered: - Online - Face-to-face - In-house at your organisation - Through blended learning approaches ### **Support Workforce Retention & Career Progression** Investing in high-quality learning helps improve staff confidence, retention, professional development and the quality of care delivered. ![quality-assured-care-learning-below-strap-dark.jpg](https://pathwayskillszone.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/quality-assured-care-learning-below-strap-dark.jpg) --- ## How does LDSS work? Employers pay for training upfront and then submit a reimbursement claim through the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). To be eligible for reimbursement, training must be: - Delivered - Completed - Paid for There are currently two separate funding streams: - Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - All other LDSS-eligible courses and qualifications Pathway Group provides certificates, completion evidence and supporting documentation required to support reimbursement claims. --- ## What Can Be Claimed? ### **Training Courses** Claims must be submitted within **three months of course completion**. ### **Qualifications** Employers can claim: - **60% reimbursement** once the qualification has started and payment has been made - **40% reimbursement** upon successful completion Both claims must be submitted within three months of the relevant milestone. ### **Oliver McGowan Training** For the 2025–2026 funding year, claims can be submitted until **20 March 2026**. --- ## Who Can Access LDSS Funding? Eligible employers must: - Deliver adult social care services in England - Employ care staff directly - Maintain an up-to-date Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) account For Oliver McGowan Training, employers must also be: - Registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Eligible learners may include: - Care workers - Senior care workers - Deputy managers - Registered managers - Agency staff - Other non-regulated adult social care staff --- ### Future-Proof Your Workforce Development The Department of Health and Social Care’s long-term ambition is for quality-assured learning to become the preferred route for workforce development funding across adult social care. By choosing Pathway Group, employers benefit from training delivered by a provider recognised through the **Quality Assured Care Learning Service**, supporting both current funding opportunities and future workforce development priorities. --- ## Start Accessing LDSS Funding Whether you are looking to upskill your workforce, improve retention, support career progression or access available government funding, Pathway Group can help. **Speak to our team today to explore eligible training, qualifications and funding opportunities for your organisation.** First Name Last Name Date of Birth Email Mobile Phone Number City Post Code Please specify your region Please Select... North East North West Yorkshire and the Humber East Midlands West Midlands East England London South East South West Northern Ireland Scotland Wales How did you hear about this opportunity? Please select... 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