Readiness Assessment & Gap Analysis
A structured review of your current position against QACLS requirements, identifying exactly what needs to be addressed before application.
Consultancy Services
Expert support to achieve Quality Assured Care Learning Service accreditation — increasingly required for LDSS-funded training delivery including Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.
QACLS is fast becoming a minimum requirement for training providers delivering LDSS-funded programmes, including Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. Skills for Care expectations are tightening — providers without QACLS accreditation risk exclusion from funded training opportunities and commissioning frameworks. The time to act is now.
What We Offer
End-to-end consultancy delivered by practitioners who have achieved QACLS accreditation themselves — so you benefit from direct, insider knowledge of what the process actually requires.
A structured review of your current position against QACLS requirements, identifying exactly what needs to be addressed before application.
Detailed, practical guidance on every standard — what assessors look for, how to interpret requirements, and how to build a compelling evidence base.
Development and review of all required policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to meet the evidencing requirements of each standard.
Guidance on configuring your iLearner system outputs and records to meet QACLS evidence requirements — a commonly overlooked component of successful applications.
Full support preparing, reviewing and submitting your application — ensuring every section is complete, coherent, and positioned for approval.
We stay with you through the process. If queries arise or revisions are requested, we provide continued support until successful accreditation is achieved.
Why ACS Consultancy
We are not generic consultants. Our team has successfully achieved QACLS accreditation, giving us direct insight into what is required to meet and evidence the standards effectively. We combine sector expertise in adult social care training with a clear understanding of compliance, funding requirements, and operational delivery.
Our consultants have personally navigated the QACLS process — no guesswork, no generic templates.
Deep understanding of adult social care training, LDSS funding frameworks, and Skills for Care requirements.
A single transparent fee covers everything from gap analysis through to successful accreditation.
Our support doesn't stop at submission — we see it through to the end with you.
Investment
Exceptional value compared to other providers — and you only pay once, no matter how long accreditation takes.
Everything included
The Framework
Our consultancy covers all nine standards that form the QACLS framework. Each requires specific evidence — we guide you through every one.
Governance structures, accountability frameworks, and organisational oversight.
Policies, procedures, and evidence of safeguarding practice embedded in training delivery.
Robust recruitment checks, DBS procedures, and evidence of compliance for trainers and staff.
Trainer qualifications, CPD records, and ongoing professional development frameworks.
EDI policies, accessible delivery approaches, and demonstration of inclusive practice.
Course content quality, learner outcomes, and evidence of effective training delivery.
Feedback mechanisms, evaluation processes, and evidence of continuous quality improvement.
Data protection, GDPR compliance, secure handling of learner records and sensitive information.
Relationships with commissioners, employers, and sector bodies — evidence of collaborative working.
Standard descriptions are illustrative. Contact us for a detailed breakdown of evidence requirements under each standard.
Position your organisation for compliance, credibility, and access to funded opportunities. Speak to our consultancy team for a no-obligation conversation.