This training session will be delivered by Protect, a UK independent whistleblowing charity and legal advice centre.
Members of Parliament are designated in the law as people to whom whistleblowers can disclose information about wrongdoing, risks and malpractice. This training aims to help MPs and their staff who may receive concerns understand their role in the process, the protections available and the risks to whistleblowers who may have taken a big step in speaking up.
The Benefits Training Company produces a monthly newscast which features three of their benefits experts discussing the latest benefits news stories including changes to legislation, DWP announcements, relevant case law and guidance. There are links to the sources of the items discussed, and some that aren’t discussed if they think they might help.
In this month’s Benefits Newscast, David, Will and Sarah discuss extrapolating from non-PIP activities; Means-testing winter fuel payments; UC managed migration & passporting; UC managed migration current issues & resources; Carer’s allowance & averaging earnings.
MPs often need to use the services of an interpreter or translator when working with constituents whose first language is not English, or maybe require a British Sign Language interpreter. You can find some information on such services here: https://w4mp.org/w4mp-guides/your-office/interpreters-and-translation-services/
PolicyMogul is hosting two webinars to introduce parliamentary users to its platform. You can learn more about it, and sign up for the webinars here: https://about.policymogul.com/parliament/
Where’s the Vote Office? It has four outlets: Main Vote Office (lower ground floor, Palace), Members’ Lobby, Portcullis House and Parliament Street. See their intranet page for full details of how to contact them.
Two new dates for Caseworker Software Training have become available to sign-up to on ACT (3 and 10 October).
Please note, these sessions are for staff of newly elected Members only at this time. Sessions for staff of returned Members will be organised in due course.
Nominations are officially open for The House magazine’s Women in Westminster: The 100, the renowned initiative celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in public life. This annual recognition honours the achievements of women across various sectors, including parliamentarians, civil servants, journalists, activists, think tankers and public affairs professionals.
Now in its sixth year, the campaign, supported by Lloyds Banking Group, highlights women who are not only leaders in their respective fields but also serve as role models with the power to inspire the next generation to make a meaningful impact in Westminster and beyond.
Nominations close on November 1st, when the Board of Patrons including Baroness Floella Benjamin OM DBE DL, former BBC Radio 4 presenter Carolyn Quinn, Labour/Co-operative MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch and chair of the Treasury Select Committee Meg Hillier, and Baroness Anne Jenkin of Kennington (Co-Founder, Women2Win) will select the list of 100 women for 2025.
Last year saw almost 350 women considered, with the final 100 including influencer and campaigner Georgia Harrison; Sky News political journalist Mhari Aurora; Permanent Secretary at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Sarah Munby; and the chair of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) Cindy Butts.
The list will be announced on March 12th, 2025, with a reception at the House of Commons, a few days after International Women’s Day.
From 10am today (18 September) you can apply for a free school visit to UK Parliament in Spring Term. Applications will be via a digital form available on the Parliament Education website until 23 September at 4pm.
Schools in band B can claim up to 60% of receipted travel costs, up to a maximum claim of £1,200
Schools in band C can claim up to 85% of receipted travel costs, up to a maximum claim of £2,400
Make sure you have at least 15 minutes set aside to complete the form.
Gather your key information:
Contact details of your school/group and main point of contact
Preferred date for your visit
Expected numbers of students and adults. Our tours and workshops have a capacity of 36 visitors, including adults. The minimum ratio of adults to pupils depends on students’ age: Age 5-7: 1 adult to 7 pupils | Age 7-18: 1 adult to 15 pupils
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to high demand, an automated queuing system will be in place to ensure fair access on the day.
Submitting an application form does not guarantee your visit. Please do not book any travel until you receive a booking confirmation from from the Parliamentary Education Service.
