SCHOOL OF HEALTH MAINTAINS INVESTORS STATUS

The University's School of Health Studies has successfully maintained its Investors in People status, which it first attained in December 1997.

This is the first time any part of the University has been assessed under the revised Investors in People standard, which was introduced in April 2000.

(left to right) Staff Development Manager Alan Cattell, Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Grace Alderson, Investors in People Assessor Sue Gallagher, Head of Administration of the School of Health Studies, Chris Ide.

Dean of the School of Health Studies, Professor Jeff Lucas, said: "The recognition is particularly valued by the School, not only in terms of its commitment to how the standard assists us in meeting our aims and objectives and valuing the contribution made by our staff, but also because the Investors in People standard is highly valued by our NHS stakeholders."

The assessment took place over a two-day period. More than 30 staff from the School, in the areas of teaching, research, technical, administrative and secretarial functions, were interviewed by the Assessors.

The recognition means the School maintains its record in being the first area within the University to achieve an Investors in People award. Staff in two other areas - the School of Pharmacy and the Nursery - have previously been rewarded for their hard work with an internal award of excellence, entitled the 'University of Bradford's Award of Excellence in Developing People'.

The University is currently working towards gaining Investors in People recognition for the whole institution. It is expected external assessment will begin this summer.

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