Information for candidates on the updated CVF and their assessments
Using the competency and values framework in assessments
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You can use this table to find out if your assessment uses the updated competency and value framework (CVF 2024). You can also check when this update is expected to take place.
Assessment | CVF used | Expected update |
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Initial police recruitment – national sift PC/PCSO/Specials | If your national sift assessment begins before the 10 March 2025 please use: CVF (2016) If your national sift assessment begins after the 10 March 2025 please use: CVF (2024) | Exercises will be updated to the CVF (2024) on 10 March 2025 |
Initial police recruitment – online assessment process | CVF (2024) | n/a |
Police leadership programme – stage 5 (executive leaders) development centre | CVF (2024) | n/a |
Fast track (for serving constables) – national assessment centre | CVF (2024) | n/a |
Fast track (for substantive inspectors) – national assessment centre | CVF (2024) | n/a |