The Work Programme

This area of the website pulls together essential information about the Work Programme. Here you will find vital resources, expert information and all the latest news.

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Work Programme supply chains by CPA

N.B. London West = CPA 3 and London East = CPA 4

Work Programme minimum service levels by CPA

N.B. London West = CPA 3 and London East = CPA 4

 

The London Story 2010

Read the latest update to The London Story

Work Programme and the role of local authorities

Read our investigation of the role local authorities can play in the Work Programme

LDA Work Programme event for London

View as a Powerpoint presentation

Employability Performance Rating

The LDA implemented the Employability Performance Rating system in April 2010 to benchmark the achievements of employability service providers in London

What is The Work Programme?

The Work Programme is intended as a single integrated package of support for those who are out of work. It is an integral part of the coalition government’s welfare to work reforms.

 

The Department for Work and Pensions has officially launched the Work Programme.

 

  • Providers for London are: London East - A4e Ltd, Careers Development Group (CDG), Seetec and London West - Ingeus UK Ltd, Maximus Employment UK Ltd and REED in Partnership
  • The supply chains for London include Women Like Us CIC, The Camden Society, Renaisi Works, St Mungo's Community Housing Ltd and Renaisi Works.

 

The Observatory has produced a report on the Work Programme in London, intended to inform those involved in its delivery in the capital.  Download a copy.

 

Find out more about how the London Mayor, the LSEB and the LDA want to work with successful Work Programme providers in London.

Events
Meet the Work Programme primes
Croydon Park Hotel, London
9:00am, 29th June 2011
Making the Work Programme work: welfare reform under the coalition government
Westminster
10:00am, 9th June 2011
Research
Jobseekers Regime and Flexible New Deal evaluation: a report on qualitative research findings

This research presents qualitative findings on the Jobseekers Regime and Flexible New Deal (JRFND). The aims of the...

Employment and Support Allowance: DWP findings from a face-to-face survey of customers

A research report with a focus on the views and experiences of a sample of customers who have made a claim for...

Support to Incapacity Benefit claimants through Pathways to Work

This report assesses the progress of the Department for Work and Pensions in reducing the number of incapacity...

Job Services Australia: design and implementation lessons for the British context

Australia has more than a decade of experience in contracting out employment services. This research summarises that...