As outlined in the Grant Agreement letter, where the grant activities involve learners only, or learners and staff, the Grant Recipient will ensure that at least 25% of all mobility participants participating in the grant activities are from underrepresented groups. Where the grant activities relate to a staff-only mobility, the Grant Recipient will ensure that there is a clear and demonstrable impact on the learners or young people those staff work with, in particular those from underrepresented groups. These categories are as follows:
- People from disadvantaged backgrounds-
- Disabled People
- People with additional learning needs (ALN)
- People from ethnic minority backgrounds
Grant Recipients are required to report the achievement of these targets via the participant reporting tool. Grant Recipients must verify this information as part of the final project reporting stage. Taith will also require Grant Recipients to outline their internal processes for determining that participants meet the criteria for underrepresented groups in cases where additional funding is requested. Taith may request further evidence as part of a desktop or onsite audit. Grant Recipients are not required to submit supporting evidence to Taith unless it is specifically requested.
Select your sector below for a list of evidence of the required evidence to collect for participants from underrepresented groups, for Taith audit purposes.
Schools
Table 1 outlines required evidence for disadvantaged participants for Schools
Table 1
Criteria | Evidence Required |
|---|---|
Total household income below £26,225 | Last three months’ bank statements showing all income being received by the household; name and address must be visible on statement. If the organisation has an internal process for determining financial disadvantage, then we would accept confirmation of this. |
Participant receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits in their own name | Total household income – wages and/or benefits/pensions combined – must still be less than £26,225. Universal Credit – screenshots of workbook detailing amount paid and any deductions for the last three months; name and address must be visible on statement. Benefits – last three months’ bank statements showing amount in benefits being received. |
Participants who are care-experienced, currently in care, or from a looked-after background | A letter from a social worker, support worker, personal assistant, local authority, housing association or charity, confirming the participants’ situation – current or past. This refers to anyone who is or has been care experienced at any stage of their life, no matter how short. This includes adopted children who were previously looked-after, or those who are care-experienced and access care-related bursaries in other parts of the UK before moving to Wales. |
Participants who have caring responsibilities for a disabled child, or an adult who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or addiction, cannot cope without their support | A letter showing that the participant is in receipt of Carer’s Allowance. A letter from a social worker, support worker, health professional or charity organisation confirming that the participant undertakes caring responsibilities for an immediate family member. A certificate from the applying organisation as outlined in the guidance above. |
Asylum Seekers or Refugees | Application Registration Card or letter from the Home Office. |
Eligible for Means Tested Free School Meals | Letter from school or local authority confirming eligibility. |
Table 2 outlines the acceptable evidence for Disabled Participants, Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and participants from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Table 2
Underrepresented group | Evidence required |
|---|---|
Disabled Participants | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is Disabled. The definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant has Additional Learning Needs. The Welsh Government definition of ALN can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants from ethnic minority backgrounds | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is from an ethnic minority background. The UK government’s list of ethnic groups as per the 2021 census can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Youth
Table 1 outlines required evidence for disadvantaged participants for Youth
Table 1
Criteria | Evidence Required |
|---|---|
Total household income below £26,225 | Last three months’ bank statements showing all income being received by the household; name and address must be visible on statement. If the organisation has an internal process for determining financial disadvantage, then we would accept confirmation of this. |
Participant receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits in their own name | Total household income – wages and/or benefits/pensions combined – must still be less than £26,225. Universal Credit – screenshots of workbook detailing amount paid and any deductions for the last three months; name and address must be visible on statement. Benefits – last three months’ bank statements showing amount in benefits being received. |
Participants who are care-experienced, currently in care, or from a looked-after background | A letter from a social worker, support worker, personal assistant, local authority, housing association or charity, confirming the participants’ situation – current or past. This refers to anyone who is or has been care experienced at any stage of their life, no matter how short. This includes adopted children who were previously looked-after, or those who are care-experienced and access care-related bursaries in other parts of the UK before moving to Wales. |
Participants who have caring responsibilities for a disabled child, or an adult who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or addiction, cannot cope without their support | A letter showing that the participant is in receipt of Carer’s Allowance. A letter from a social worker, support worker, health professional or charity organisation confirming that the participant undertakes caring responsibilities for an immediate family member. A certificate from the applying organisation as outlined in the guidance above. |
Asylum Seekers or Refugees | Application Registration Card or letter from the Home Office. |
Eligible for Means Tested Free School Meals | Letter from school or local authority confirming eligibility. |
Table 2 outlines the acceptable evidence for Disabled Participants, Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and participants from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Table 2
Underrepresented group | Evidence required |
|---|---|
Disabled Participants | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is Disabled. The definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant has Additional Learning Needs. The Welsh Government definition of ALN can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants from ethnic minority backgrounds | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is from an ethnic minority background. The UK government’s list of ethnic groups as per the 2021 census can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
FE
Table 1 outlines required evidence for disadvantaged participants for FE
Table 1
Criteria | Evidence Required |
|---|---|
Total household income below £26,225 | Last three months’ bank statements showing all income being received by the household; name and address must be visible on statement. If the organisation has an internal process for determining financial disadvantage, then we would accept confirmation of this. |
Participant receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits in their own name | Total household income – wages and/or benefits/pensions combined – must still be less than £26,225. Universal Credit – screenshots of workbook detailing amount paid and any deductions for the last three months; name and address must be visible on statement. Benefits – last three months’ bank statements showing amount in benefits being received. |
Participants who are care-experienced, currently in care, or from a looked-after background | A letter from a social worker, support worker, personal assistant, local authority, housing association or charity, confirming the participants’ situation – current or past. This refers to anyone who is or has been care experienced at any stage of their life, no matter how short. This includes adopted children who were previously looked-after, or those who are care-experienced and access care-related bursaries in other parts of the UK before moving to Wales. |
Participants who have caring responsibilities for a disabled child, or an adult who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or addiction, cannot cope without their support | A letter showing that the participant is in receipt of Carer’s Allowance. A letter from a social worker, support worker, health professional or charity organisation confirming that the participant undertakes caring responsibilities for an immediate family member. A certificate from the applying organisation as outlined in the guidance above. |
Asylum Seekers or Refugees | Application Registration Card or letter from the Home Office. |
Eligible for Means Tested Free School Meals | Letter from school or local authority confirming eligibility. |
Table 2 outlines the acceptable evidence for Disabled Participants, Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and participants from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Table 2
Underrepresented group | Evidence required |
|---|---|
Disabled Participants | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is Disabled. The definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant has Additional Learning Needs. The Welsh Government definition of ALN can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants from ethnic minority backgrounds | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is from an ethnic minority background. The UK government’s list of ethnic groups as per the 2021 census can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
VET
Table 1 outlines required evidence for disadvantaged participants for FE
Table 1
Criteria | Evidence Required |
|---|---|
Total household income below £26,225 | Last three months’ bank statements showing all income being received by the household; name and address must be visible on statement. If the organisation has an internal process for determining financial disadvantage, then we would accept confirmation of this. |
Participant receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits in their own name | Total household income – wages and/or benefits/pensions combined – must still be less than £26,225. Universal Credit – screenshots of workbook detailing amount paid and any deductions for the last three months; name and address must be visible on statement. Benefits – last three months’ bank statements showing amount in benefits being received. |
Participants who are care-experienced, currently in care, or from a looked-after background | A letter from a social worker, support worker, personal assistant, local authority, housing association or charity, confirming the participants’ situation – current or past. This refers to anyone who is or has been care experienced at any stage of their life, no matter how short. This includes adopted children who were previously looked-after, or those who are care-experienced and access care-related bursaries in other parts of the UK before moving to Wales. |
Participants who have caring responsibilities for a disabled child, or an adult who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or addiction, cannot cope without their support | A letter showing that the participant is in receipt of Carer’s Allowance. A letter from a social worker, support worker, health professional or charity organisation confirming that the participant undertakes caring responsibilities for an immediate family member. A certificate from the applying organisation as outlined in the guidance above. |
Asylum Seekers or Refugees | Application Registration Card or letter from the Home Office. |
Eligible for Means Tested Free School Meals | Letter from school or local authority confirming eligibility. |
Table 2 outlines the acceptable evidence for Disabled Participants, Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and participants from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Table 2
Underrepresented group | Evidence required |
|---|---|
Disabled Participants | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is Disabled. The definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant has Additional Learning Needs. The Welsh Government definition of ALN can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants from ethnic minority backgrounds | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is from an ethnic minority background. The UK government’s list of ethnic groups as per the 2021 census can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
AE
Table 1 outlines required evidence for disadvantaged participants for Adult Education
Table 1
Criteria | Evidence Required |
|---|---|
Total household income below £26,225 | Last three months’ bank statements showing all income being received by the household; name and address must be visible on statement. If the organisation has an internal process for determining financial disadvantage, then we would accept confirmation of this. |
Participant receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits in their own name | Total household income – wages and/or benefits/pensions combined – must still be less than £26,225. Universal Credit – screenshots of workbook detailing amount paid and any deductions for the last three months; name and address must be visible on statement. Benefits – last three months’ bank statements showing amount in benefits being received. |
Participants who are care-experienced, currently in care, or from a looked-after background | A letter from a social worker, support worker, personal assistant, local authority, housing association or charity, confirming the participants’ situation – current or past. This refers to anyone who is or has been care experienced at any stage of their life, no matter how short. This includes adopted children who were previously looked-after, or those who are care-experienced and access care-related bursaries in other parts of the UK before moving to Wales. |
Participants who have caring responsibilities for a disabled child, or an adult who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or addiction, cannot cope without their support | A letter showing that the participant is in receipt of Carer’s Allowance. A letter from a social worker, support worker, health professional or charity organisation confirming that the participant undertakes caring responsibilities for an immediate family member. A certificate from the applying organisation as outlined in the guidance above. |
Asylum Seekers or Refugees | Application Registration Card or letter from the Home Office. |
Table 2 outlines the acceptable evidence for Disabled Participants, Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and participants from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Table 2
Underrepresented group | Evidence required |
|---|---|
Disabled Participants | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is Disabled. The definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant has Additional Learning Needs. The Welsh Government definition of ALN can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants from ethnic minority backgrounds | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is from an ethnic minority background. The UK government’s list of ethnic groups as per the 2021 census can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
HE
Table 1 outlines required evidence for disadvantaged participants for Higher Education
Table 1
Criteria | Evidence Required |
|---|---|
Total household income below £26,225 | Last three months’ bank statements showing all income being received by the household; name and address must be visible on statement. If the organisation has an internal process for determining financial disadvantage, then we would accept confirmation of this. |
Participant receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits in their own name | Total household income – wages and/or benefits/pensions combined – must still be less than £26,225. Universal Credit – screenshots of workbook detailing amount paid and any deductions for the last three months; name and address must be visible on statement. Benefits – last three months’ bank statements showing amount in benefits being received. |
Participants who are care-experienced, currently in care, or from a looked-after background | A letter from a social worker, support worker, personal assistant, local authority, housing association or charity, confirming the participants’ situation – current or past. This refers to anyone who is or has been care experienced at any stage of their life, no matter how short. This includes adopted children who were previously looked-after, or those who are care-experienced and access care-related bursaries in other parts of the UK before moving to Wales. |
Participants who have caring responsibilities for a disabled child, or an adult who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or addiction, cannot cope without their support | A letter showing that the participant is in receipt of Carer’s Allowance. A letter from a social worker, support worker, health professional or charity organisation confirming that the participant undertakes caring responsibilities for an immediate family member. A certificate from the applying organisation as outlined in the guidance above. |
Asylum Seekers or Refugees | Application Registration Card or letter from the Home Office. |
Participant is estranged from parents | Evidence in line with SFW/Stand Alone. |
Table 2 outlines the acceptable evidence for Disabled Participants, Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and participants from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Table 2
Underrepresented group | Evidence required |
|---|---|
Disabled Participants | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is Disabled. The definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant has Additional Learning Needs. The Welsh Government definition of ALN can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
Participants from ethnic minority backgrounds | A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is from an ethnic minority background. The UK government’s list of ethnic groups as per the 2021 census can be found here. A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink). |
In cases where Grant Recipients are unable to collect the forms of evidence outlined in Table 1 for disadvantaged participants, a completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence form (link) is acceptable.
Disabled Participants
Taith will accept either of the following forms of evidence:
- A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is Disabled. The definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 can be found here.
- A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink).
Participants with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Taith will accept either of the following forms of evidence:
- A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant has Additional Learning Needs. The Welsh Government definition of ALN can be found here.
- A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink).
Participants from ethnic minority backgrounds
Taith will accept either of the following forms of evidence:
- A copy of the Grant Recipient organisation’s internal records evidencing that the participant is from an ethnic minority background. The UK government’s list of ethnic groups as per the 2021 census can be found here.
- A completed Underrepresented Participant Evidence Form (hyperlink).