We join a list of 52 organisations who have achieved the Princess Royal Awards Standard in 2024, showing our commitment to investing in people. With over 600 employers registering their interest, of whom 127 applied for the awards, we’re over the moon to be included in this year’s prestigious list.
With our purpose being Putting people at the heart of our products and services, this recognition underscores the transformative power of effective training and fostering talent.
This accolade stands as a testament to the dedication and innovation of our Learning and Development team, particularly Neil Andrews, phs Learning and Development Partner, who developed our standout LEAP programme for first line leaders. A programme that has also achieved ILM recognition.
Our delegates, with their inspiring stories of development and growth, played a crucial role in demonstrating the impact of LEAP to the assessors, ahead of the judging by HRH The Princess Royal.
The journey to achieving the standard was not without its challenges. We embarked on a rigorous assessment process that included detailed feedback, iterative improvements to our application, and a visit where our programme, trainers, delegates, and the application team were asked to evidence the application. We came through with flying colours.
Kirstie Donnelly MBE, Chief Executive of City & Guilds said:
“The Princess Royal Training Awards has become the ‘gold standard’ for training, learning and development, and continues to demonstrate how these can open opportunities and attract new talent to industries with significant skills gaps and labour shortages.''
Looking ahead, we are excited about the opportunities this recognition brings. Our journey continues, with a proud eye on future achievements and the ongoing impact of LEAP on our leaders and organisation.
Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to meet HRH The Princess Royal, and President of City and Guilds of London Institute, at a ceremony later this year.
For more on the 2024 Princess Royal Training Awards, please click here.
Author: Lucy Taylor, phs Head of Learning and Development
