Funding for on-the-job training for individuals identified by productions as ready to move into a more senior role with a little support.
We invite companies to propose an ambitious training project in areas needed by the UK’s children’s live-action sector to ensure growth. The skills and roles identified below are not exhaustive and we also welcome applications in which companies make a convincing evidence-based case for new skills needs. In-demand roles include:
- Production management roles
- 1st and 2nd assistant directors
- Data wrangler
- Director of photography
- Director
- Editor (especially ob-docs)
- Script supervisor
- Gaffer
Priority skills are:
- Content creation for digital/multiplatform
- Self-shooting for online creation – especially short form
- Management and leadership
Activities supported may include but are not limited to:
- On-the-job ‘stepping up’ programmes, may include shadowing and mentoring
- Intensive training programmes
- Professional skills development of employees and freelancers
We encourage companies to consider a portfolio of training activity which will combine to deliver a substantial leap forward in skills for their company, whether this is a ‘stepping up’ programme to progressively build your company’s skills in in-demand roles or a multi-strand training project to equip your company in the priority skills needed for your next productions.
What can Make a Move fund?
The funding is flexible and can be used to cover:
- Salaries
- Travel and accommodation expenses
- Mentoring
- Shadowing
- Attending short courses
What doesn’t Make a Move fund?
We are unable to fund retrospective claims. Apply at least 2 weeks before the Make a Move crew member joins the team to allow us to process the associated paperwork.
We are unable to fund individuals who are already working within the grade they are about to move up to unless there is a robust case that the ‘moving up’ will mean they are working differently.
Individuals can only participate in Make a Move after being put forward by their employer.
Please contact Sarah Joyce to discuss your project before applying at: sarah.joyce@screenskills.com or on 07966 428 615.
To apply to the scheme please head to the application page.
The Children’s TV Skills Fund is offering bursaries to professionals, at all stages of their career, who would like to attend training to develop their skills and increase career opportunities within children’s TV. Individuals can apply for the cost of training as well as other related costs such as travel, accommodation, care and disability access costs.
For more information please visit the bursaries page.
A bespoke course on how to make great programmes for and with children. This practical workshop from Grand Scheme Media was presented by Alison Cresswell, an expert on working with children. The aim of the course is to encourage creativity and understanding in the production of media content for children.
Please note that this training has been paused due to Covid-19. Future training date to follow.
These are schemes or programmes that ScreenSkills does not directly manage, but that are fully or partly supported by the investment fund. For more information about future dates please contact the providers directly.
Primed and Ready
A course for junior TV camera and sound crew looking to work on children's TV. Participants learn about the professional behaviour required to work with children in a range of production environments including studio and location. The course also provides insight into techniques and equipment, dealing with difficult recording setups, and opportunities for work in the children's sector.
For more information about the Children's TV Skills Fund and development or training opportunities it supports, please email Sarah Joyce, Head of Unscripted and Children’s TV at: sarah.joyce@screenskills.com. You can also download the information on this page as the ScreenSkills Children's TV Skills Fund booklet as a PDF by clicking the button below