The Chris Herries Development Scheme 2024

Chris Herries Leadership Programme Application

Basic Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Region/Nation*

Email Address*

Mobile Number*

Address including Postcode*

Application Form

Have you been, or are you now, any of the following?*

Personal Statement (up to 300 words)*

Please tell us about your experience of co-operation, share your strengths, shout about your achievements, why you are applying for this course and what you hope to gain from it. This is the part where you sell yourself!

Undertakings, Validation and Data Processing*

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I am 18 years old or older
I confirm that I am a member of the Co-operative Party.  I further confirm that am not currently suspended or under-investigation from the Co-operative Party or any of the Party units or affiliates.
I consent to the sharing of my data with the Co-operative College as the Party’s delivery partner for the processing of information per their data policy (which can be found here)
I undertake to attend all sessions and complete all the tasks set between the sessions to the best of my ability and in a timely fashion.
I confirm that everything in my application is true.
If allocated a place on the course, I commit to bringing an atmosphere of sisterly respect and co-operation. I know that abusive or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated and participants may be removed.  The Co-operative Party and Co-operative College asks that you help us to maintain a safe space by treating every participant and trainer with courtesy, sisterhood and respect, acknowledging that everything said in our sessions, is said in confidence.

Please tick that you have understood your responsibilities should you be offered a place on The Chris Herries Programme. 

Referee*

Please supply one referee.  You cannot be your own referee, or use family members, They should be a Co-operative Party member.  We may contact your referee, so please ask them first before adding them to your application. If you do not supply a reference, you will not be considered for this course (other than in exceptional circumstances). Referee - Name Referee - Organisation and Job Title Referee - Email address Referee - Telephone number

Do you have any access needs when using Zoom? Please give details.*

We make every effort to ensure that the needs of each participant are met. We may contact you to discuss further.  This can be visible and non-visible access needs.

Social Media

Please share your social media accounts

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Diversity Information

Please note, this is a positive action scheme and diversity data will not be disaggregated from applications to ensure we are investing in women from a variety of backgrounds and bringing together a diverse cohort.

Which of the following best describes the sector in which you are employed?*

Please specify your age group*

Under 30
31-45
46-65
Over 66

Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 generally defines a disabled person as someone who has a mental or physical impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Do you consider yourself to have a disability according to the definition in the Equality Act?*

Yes
No
Prefer not to say

To which of the following ethnic groups would you describe yourself as belonging?*

What is your religion or belief?*

What is your sexual orientation?*

Bisexual
Heterosexual
Lesbian
Other
Prefer not to say

Do you define as a trans woman?*

Yes
No
Prefer not to say

Did you go to University (to study a BA, BSc course or higher)?*

Yes
No
Prefer not to say

What kind of school did you mainly attend between the ages of 11 - 18?*

UK State School
UK Independent/fee-paying school
Attended school outside the UK
Prefer not to say

Are you a primary carer for a child or children under 18, or for an adult relative?*

Yes
No
Prefer not to say