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Learn for You

£220 every year to spend on the learning of your choice


 

The LSE is passionate about learning and would like to contribute to a culture where employees feel their development is supported and encouraged.

Learn for You is a personal and career development scheme through which certain categories of staff are entitled to a learning allowance of up to a maximum of £220   every academic year to spend on the learning of your choice.  

To qualify, you need to be in salary bands 1-5. Applications from both part time and full time members of staff are welcomed, and we are particularly keen to encourage applications from individuals who may not have had regular access to learning opportunities and would like to re-engage in their personal or career development.

Please note that payment is only made by BACS transfer, and it is paid directly to the learning provider itself, and not to the applicant.

For a more detailed summary of how the scheme works and whether you qualify to apply, please read our terms and conditions. 

The process

Please note that learning events or courses that have already been paid for, cannot be considered for conversion to a Learn For You payment.

Before applying, please ensure that:

Your selected provider can issue an invoice for payment to LSE. We cannot process payments for which there is no companying invoice.

After applying:

1. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the outcome of your application.

2. You will be notified by email of the outcome of you application after we have verified your eligibility for the programme and completed checks on the provider you have selected. 

 

What can I apply for?

The type of activities the scheme support are:

Personal Development

This can be any non-work related, structured course or programme. There is no requirement for it be linked in any way to your current role at LSE.

Career Development

This can be any non-work related structured course or programme, but with a clearer aim in helping you achieve your career goals.

This isn't about supporting your current role, more a step in the direction of your longer term career plans. For example, learning associated with a career-change you envisage in the future.

If you feel that you have development needs which are essential to your current job role, please apply for funding via the External Funding budget.

Wellbeing

This can be any structured programme or activity that positively impacts your quality of life and sense of personal achievement.

This could include membership of the LSESU gym or driving lessons. Anything that provides you with a clear structured learning outcome.

On completion of your learning activity, you will be asked to complete a Learn for You Progress Report to get your views on how the funding has helped you achieve your learning goals.

How do I apply?

 

Please read our guide to writing good learning outcomes and our terms and conditions  before applying.

To apply, please complete the Learn for You application form or download and complete a hard copy and return it to HR Reception (LRB 5th Floor).

All applications will be considered by the HR Organisational Learning team and the result of your application will be emailed to you shortly after the committee meeting.

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