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In the future, Connexions Cumbria will be known as Inspira, reflecting our broader purpose, which is to Inspire people, organisations and communities to be successful.

Connexions Cumbria is well known in the region and we are extremely proud of our strong local reputation. So within Cumbria, we will continue to use the Connexions name in relation to specific, well-known services for young people.

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SpeakUp

A new social networking site for young people in Cumbria.

 

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

national citizen service

Be part of something big this summer!  National Citizen Service is coming to Cumbria - click here to find out more:

http://www.connexionscumbria.co.uk/Your-FreeTime/National-Citizen-Service.aspx

 

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)