SpeakUp

A new social networking site for young people in Cumbria.

 

Have a look and get your voice heard - http://www.speakupcumbria.co.uk

Our Achievements

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

Achieving successful outcomes for children & young people

  • 5,000 young people have attended summer programmes -93%  into     learning
  • Since 2006: young people gained 3,751 recorded and 1,387 accredited outcomes for youth work
  • Since 2006: 1,028 young people achieved OCN accreditations
  • Since 2001: 42,000 young people placed in EET
  • Almost 40% reduction in young people NEET
  • ‘Not Knowns’ one of the lowest in the Country 

Maintaining a reputation for delivering high quality responsive services

  •  Presented at National Conferences
  • Contributed significantly to 14-19 Beacon Status Award
  • Received Environmental Business Award
  • Received excellent feedback from user surveys – in 2008 99% of young people said they were satisfied or very satisfied with our services
  •  Achieved Matrix, IiP and NYA Quality marks
  •  Hosted good practice visits for Ministers and Senior Officials
  • Gained National Awards for each of the past 5 years
  •  Awarded national, regional and local contracts

Retaining a skilled and committed workforce

  • Achieved national CWDC Workforce Development Award
  • Produced a good practice Parliamentary Podcast
  • Maintained investment in training / development
  • Developed a highly qualified workforce
  • Supported Health & Wellbeing

Ensuring high standards and integrity

  • All Company audits are ‘satisfactory’ / demonstrate ‘value for money’
  • All Company procedures comply with legislation
  • Data security is of the highest standard
  • 100% schools state that advice is impartial and based on need
  • ‘Outstanding’ services for  young people with LDD(APA)