Attendance
Employed participants are subject to the terms and conditions of their contract of employment.

Job-Ready participants must attend a minimum of 35 hours per week on a five day basis.

However, a minimum of 20 hours may be allowed in circumstances for participants who have identified needs, eg health, and may not be able to attend a full 35 hours for five days per week. This must be agreed with the Supplier and recorded on the Personal Training Plan. This is on condition that the hours increase (where possible) to a 35-hour target/five-day week basis.

Job-Ready participants will be allowed reasonable time without a deduction being made from their Training Allowance for the following:

• Interviews with Job Centre/Job & Benefits office/Careers Office
  
• Interviews for employment or further education
  
• Written examinations or external assessments relating to vocational qualifications being pursued
  
• Attendance at a court of law
  
• Domestic emergencies including immediate family bereavement
  
• Annual training courses or camps - a participant who is a member of the Auxiliary or Reserve Forces and who is required to attend annual training courses or camps may be granted special leave for a maximum of two weeks.
  
• Hospital/doctor/dentist appointments - only in emergencies or where these cannot be arranged outside hours of participation
  
• Regular hospital visits or health checks for participants with disabilities.
  
• Attend events directly associated to Job-Ready.

Any participant absent without permission for more than five consecutive working days will be treated as having left the programme.

Sickness
All participants report the reason for their absence on the first day of their illness.

If the illness is for more than seven days (including weekends) a Doctor's certificate is required. However, shorter absences must be covered by a self-certification form.

Holidays
Employed participants are entitled to paid holidays which should be outlined in their individual Contract of Employment provided by their employer.

Job-Ready participants are entitled to a maximum of 25 days' holiday per year.

Allowances
Employed participants will receive a wage from their employer.

Participants in Job-Ready provision will receive a weekly Training Allowance until they complete their period of training or they progress to a Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship.

If you feel you have personal circumstances that might entitle you to additional financial assistance you should contact your local Social Security Office/Jobs and Benefits Office.

Childcare (Job-Ready participants only)
Childcare allowances are paid directly to the Carer. Please ask your Supplier for an application form to apply for childcare once you commence training.

Travel costs (Job-Ready participants only)
Any necessary travel costs in excess of £3.00 per week incurred during training will be paid by the Supplier provided training is undertaken within the Contract Management Area in which you live.

Lodging (Job-Ready participants only)
Lodging allowances may be paid only if the training is not available in the Contract Management Area and the place of training is clearly beyond daily travelling distance. Please ask your Supplier for further details.

Placements
Note: Where applicable it is the responsibility of the Supplier to arrange a suitable placement for you with an employer.

Parental Consent
If you are under 18 you will need parental consent to take part in:

• courses in GB;
  
• residentials;
  
• visits abroad;
  
• sea-going activities;
  
• evening or weekend work, or work at other unusual hours; and
  
• a hazardous activity.

Where consent is not given, your Supplier must make suitable alternative training arrangements.

National Insurance
Employed Participants with a Contract of Employment receiving a wage are liable for payment of National Insurance contributions.

Job-Ready participants will be exempt from payment of National Insurance contributions. However, any National Insurance Credits will be awarded by the Social Security Agency (SSA).

Health and Safety
The Supplier will provide you with appropriate health and safety induction. If you have an accident you must inform the Supplier or (if on placement) your placement provider/employer.