Fund your Learning

SCMA is a Skills Development Scotland Individual Training Account (ITA) Approved Provider. 
ITAs are available to help people develop the skills they need for work. 

Funding from Skills Development Scotland gives eligible learners up to £200 toward a single course or programme - including our Childminding Induction Support Programme.

To apply for an ITA, learners must:

  • be aged 16 or over
  • be living in Scotland
  • have an income of £22,000 per year or less or be on certain benefits
  • currently be in, or actively be seeking work
  • not be in secondary, further or higher education
  • not be undertaking a Foundation, Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship
  • not be undertaking any other Skills Development Scotland funded training

ITAs:

  • Can only be used on one single occasion within a 12-month period
  • Are renewable each year, providing you meet the criteria and renew your account

Applying for an ITA is as simple as 1, 2, 3...

  1. If you're eligible for an ITA, apply and book our Childminding Induction Support Programme using the link below.

  2. Following verification of your eligibility, our Learn with SCMA team will receive notification of your ITA application.

  3. Call the Learn with SCMA team to progress your application, and we will start to process your application.

Apply for an ITA today!

For support accessing the Childminding Induction Support Programme please contact our Learn with SCMA team on 01786 445377 who will be happy to help.

  • Funding from Skills Development Scotland gives eligible learners up to £200 toward a single course or programme. 

  • Because it is not a loan, you don’t need to pay the money back.

  • The criteria for an ITA allows individuals who already hold degrees to apply for funding.