The Assessment Process
Applicants to the 2009 HPDS Assessment Process who were endorsed by their force should be aware of their intake group and dates for the Stage 3 Assessment Centre. If you do not have this information yet please contact us as soon as possible. The dates for the Assessment Centre are as follows: Candidates should also read the HPDS Rules Debrief & Reports Policy and the HPDS Declaration Notice . Please note the Familiarisation Exercise and HPDS Competency Exercise Matrix 2009 may also assist candidates in their preparation for Stage 3 of the assessment process. Applications for 2009 are now closed. If you think you might be interested in applying, read the document 'Guidance for Applicants'. Please note that this document refers to the 2009 application window which is now closed, however, does provide useful information for future applicants. Stage 1 - Application The application form is designed to help you assess your own readiness for HPDS, and to assist your force in making the decision about whether to support your application. Please note that the 2009 application window is now closed and no further applications will be accepted. Details of the 2010 application process will be published on this page in due course. To be successful at this stage your force must support your application to become a member of the scheme. Note that your force may choose to adopt a further selection stage in order to choose which applications to support. You may therefore have to complete your application form well in advance of the application deadline. If successful at this stage, you will be invited to attend Stage 2 which involves a series of ability tests. To help support potential applicants we will be providing the opportunity to practice a similar and comparable set of numerical, verbal and abstract reasoning tests to those which will be used as part of Stage 2 of the HPDS Selection Process. If you are considering applying for the HPDS Selection Process, you will benefit from completing these on-line ability tests. Completing these tests may help you to decide whether or not you wish to apply for the HPDS. You will be provided with written feedback on your performance. Stage 2 - Ability Tests At Stage 2 you will be asked to complete a series of ability tests, including tests of your verbal, numerical and non-verbal ability, and a test of your judgement and decision making in a range of managerial scenarios. Those reaching the required standards will be deemed successful at Stage 2, and will progress to Stage 3, the Assessment Centre. All Stage 2 information for candidates will be available on the NPIA website at the close of Stage 1. Stage 3 - Assessment Centre At Stage 3 you will attend a three-day assessment centre and complete five exercises. This will include a written exercise, an interactive exercise, a group exercise, an oral briefing exercise and a competency-based interview. Your performance on each of the exercises will be considered and assessed against a required standard. At the end of Stage 3, we aim to select a maximum of 60 candidates who will be offered a place on the 2009 High Potential Development Scheme.
2009 Candidates
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Selection Process
2009 Application Process - Key Dates
NPIA Bramshill
Stage 3
An assessment centre will be held at Bramshill during which candidates will undertake a two-day residential Assessment Centre. Candidates will be separated into intakes on the following dates:
15.11.09 - 17.11.09
Intake 1
20.11.09 - 22.11.09
Intake 2
25.11.09 - 27.11.09
Intake 3
30.11.09 - 02.12.09
Intake 4
08.02.2010 - 12.02.2010
Programme Start
The new programme will commence for those selected, with inductions at Warwick Business School and the NPIA.
Should you have any questions please refer to your regionally allocated HPDS Development Advisor or the Leadership Services Team. This information can be found on the HPDS Homepage.
Next Steps
- Consider whether you wish to apply for HPDS
- If you do, download the relevant documents from this page for further information
- We recommend that you contact your line manager and discuss your decision making process with them at the earliest opportunity
Reasonable Adjustment
Please consult our Reasonable Adjustment Policy which outlines to candidates the process by which candidates with a disability may apply for reasonable adjustment for the HPDS Selection Process. This includes candidates with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD).
Should candidates have any queries about reasonable adjustment they should phone Christine Hart on 01423 876759 to discuss their circumstances with a psychologist.
Force Managers
Force Managers should consult the Guidance for force managers document for further information on their role in the application process.
Engagement Events
Dates and venues of the 2010 Engagement Events will be released nearer the time.