VCA Ltd has been running informal group meetings for FRS assessment/ development professionals since 2011. These events have been held at Fire & Rescue Service venues, attended by a broad range of representatives from across the FRS. The purpose is to share best practice learning, discuss challenges, identify opportunities to share resources, and catch up with colleagues from other Services doing a similar role to yourself. The topics cover: Assessment, selection, development, OD, L&D, Coaching, Culture and anything in between you feel is relevant and would value open discussion on.

Hannah Vallance from VCA facilitates the events, which we are now bringing to you on-line, in a ‘bite-sized’ format. This means we will host more regular, shorter meetings. You can choose based on the event topic, and don’t have to set aside a whole day to take part. Check this year’s calendar to see which ones you would like to book. The events are limited to 6 FRS’s per session but you can register your interest for future events if the session of your choice is full.

These 2.5 hour workshops are designed to support a candidate’s development after they have completed a Career Progression Gateway (CPG) or other FRS promotions assessment process. In the CPG development areas are identified as part of the assessment and recommendations made for candidate’s on-going learning, related to the leadership behaviours, values and code of ethics. These short, collaborative and interactive workshops are available from candidates from any FRS to attend and are designed to help participants gain a better sense of the leadership behaviours in practice and how this relates to their role, including their own strengths, preferences and contribution.