IPDS - Integrated Personal Development System

New Home for IPDS Information

On the left of this page you will find links to some general IPDS information. More specific information can now be found by following the links on the top of this page. The Development Modules relating to individual roles can be found by clicking on the NJC Rolemaps tab.

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What is the IPDS?

The IPDS enables Fire & Rescue Services to train and develop their staff to meet the changing demands that face the service. It also enables individuals to assess their development needs against a set of National Occupational Standards (NOS) and seek appropriate training and development opportunities.

By establishing the requirements for each role, it is possible to provide development programmes based on the skills and knowledge objectives found within the Development Modules. These range from practical skills such as driving, to managerial skills such as interview techniques.

The aim of IPDS is to reduce personal and organisational risk and to promote personal and organisational development.

A New Name in IPDS Support

On 1 April 2009, Skills for Justice took Fire & Rescue Services into its remit, as it was agreed that we would offer the best workforce development support for Fire & Rescue. This was endorsed by the Local Government Association (LGA), the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA), the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and the devolved administrations (Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales).

Skills for Justice is a Sector Skills Council – one of 25 – that provides workforce development solutions for organisations in the justice and community safety sector. We already work with the Police, the Prison Service, the Probation Service and many other organisations across the UK.

We work in partnership with UK employers and other key stakeholders across a wide range of essential public services. We are committed to developing skills for safer communities - to ensure that individuals are equipped with the right skills to enable them to be productive, effective and efficient. Find out more about our work at www.skillsforjustice.com.

Contact Us

For more information contact Zoe Scott at zoe.scott@skillsforjustice.com or call 0114 231 7377.