A Blackburn organisation is celebrating after receiving a glowing report from Ofsted.
Blackburn-based Community CVS, a membership organisation that exists to promote, develop and support voluntary and community action in Blackburn with Darwen and across Lancashire, was recognised for its significant improvements across all aspects of its training centre provision.
The inspection report highlights Community CVS’s commitment to delivering high-quality training and capacity building for the health and social care sector throughout Lancashire.
In light of this recognition, Community CVS has opened enrolment for the next cohort of the ‘aspiring leaders in health and social care skills for life boot camp,’ funded by the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub. It is set to commence in September.
Inspectors praised Community CVS for its curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of aspiring leaders and managers in the health and social care sector.
The report lauded the organisation's dedication to quality training and its positive impact on learners’ progression and career development.
Inspectors rigorously evaluated the "Aspiring Leaders in Health and Social Care Skills for Life Bootcamp," observing lessons, interviewing staff and learners, reviewing policies and documentation, and consulting with the CVS leadership and management team.
The report said leaders are “ambitious for what learners are capable of and what they can achieve as aspiring leaders in the HSC sector".
It said leaders provide “high-quality training that improves their confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills” and also praised managers and trainers who “use feedback effectively to continually refine and improve the curriculum."
Building on this success, Community CVS is now enrolling participants for the next cohort of its boot camp, starting in September.
This 10-week programme, funded by the UK Government, offers an accredited qualification in leadership and management, designed to equip participants with essential skills for career advancement.
The course is fully funded for learners, with organisations receiving 90 per cent to 100 per cent funding subject to specific criteria.
Garth Hodgkinson, chief executive of Community CVS, said: "The recognition from Ofsted validates our ongoing efforts to provide exceptional training and support.
"Alongside the range of training we provide at Community CVS, our Aspiring Leaders Bootcamp is a cornerstone of our mission to empower individuals and enhance the capacity of the health and social care sector."
Chris Trickett, business development director at Community CVS, added: "Our programmes are designed with input from both employers and learners to ensure they are relevant and impactful.
"We are thrilled to open enrolment for our next cohort and are proud to develop the next generation of leaders in health and social care."
Previous participant Jess Ramsey, HR and training manager at Lancashire Women, said: "The aspiring leaders programme has significantly boosted our staff's confidence and ability to manage people effectively.
"I highly recommend this boot camp to any organisation seeking to develop their management team."
Community CVS is inviting aspiring leaders and managers in the health and social care sector to join the next cohort of the Skills for Life Bootcamp. Interested individuals and organisations are encouraged to contact the training team at training@communitycvs.org.uk or call 01254 503043 for more information and to enrol.
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