Whistleblowing Training for MPs and MPs’ Staff

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.

Time: 10:00
Date: Wednesday 30 October 2024
Location: Online via Teams
Booking and further information: https://parliament.learningpool.com/enrol/index.php?id=2290

October Benefits Newscast

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.

You can also access previous newscasts on their website: https://www.benefitstraining.co.uk/benefits-newscast/

Access to cash and banking Q&A – Caseworker Discussion Forum

Time: 14:30 – 15:30
Date: Tuesday 8 October 2024
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

The October 2024 forum will be a Q&A on access to cash and banking – what the public can expect from banks and regulators in maintaining access to cash services. We will be joined by Abbas Panjwani from the Library’s Business & Transport team.

To book, please go here: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/signup.php?s=17909

Q&A on prisons issues – Caseworker Discussion Forum

Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Date: Thursday 12 September 2024
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

The September 2024 forum will be a Q&A on prisons issues. It will be led by Jacqui Beard from the Library’s Home Affairs Section.

To book, please go here: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/signup.php?s=16700

Help with childcare costs – Caseworker Discussion Forum

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME AND DATE

Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024

The May 2024 forum will be on the topic of Help with childcare costs. It will be led by David Foster and Niamh Foley from the Library’s Social Policy Section.

To book, please go here: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/signup.php?s=16684

Introduction to PolicyMogul for parliamentary users

PolicyMogul is putting on three webinars for parliamentary users:

This online webinar is your chance to learn about the value that PolicyMogul provides for MPs, peers, PPCs and parliamentary staff.

As well as an overview of the platform’s features, we will highlight some best practices related to getting the most out of the platform. Session includes Q&A.

PolicyMogul is the essential online tool used by UK parliamentarians and their teams to stay up to date with the latest political updates and intelligence related to their work and responsibilities.

Platform features include:

Political monitoring tailored to your interests
Customisable email updates with relevant political developments
Access to briefing material
Question and letter-writing assistant powered by AI
Analytics dashboard
Sessions include Q&A.

Upcoming sessions:

Monday 13th May, 12:15
Thursday 16th May, 16:00
Wednesday 29th May, 16:00

To register, please follow this link: https://about.policymogul.com/parliament/

The Members’ Staffroom Podcast

A new series of podcasts has been launched, featuring Members’ staff and Teams across the House of Commons discussing different issues that affect Members’ Offices.

To find out more, please see here: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=2184

Behind the Scenes with the Official Report

During the Easter recess, the Official Report (Hansard) is offering Members’ staff an opportunity to learn how parliamentary proceedings are edited in the Official Report

Spend an hour and a half with us and find out:

How Hansard reporters and editors publish MPs’ speeches
Which debates are read the most by constituents and how to share parliamentary contributions online
Who to contact with queries about the Official Report and where to read speeches before publication

We finish with a tour of the Hansard offices and the Press Gallery.

We will be holding sessions on the parliamentary estate during the Easter recess on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 April.

We welcome all Members’ staff and any questions they may have!

For more information, to book a place or to join our mailing list for future sessions, please reply to this email or contact [email protected]

Vote Office Training

Join the Vote Office to learn more about its role in Parliament and develop your understanding of parliamentary business papers, publications and government reports.

There are three online sessions covering different aspect of the Vote Office’s work. Each session lasts for thirty minutes.

Introduction to the Vote Office: Monday 25 March 2024 at 1-1.30pm
Vote Office Papers: an Introduction: Tuesday 26 March 2024 at 1-1.30pm
Accessing Publications: Select Committee reports and Government publications: Wednesday 27 March 2024 at 1-1.30pm

Please follow the link for booking details.

https://parlinet.parliament.uk/information-resources/news-newsletters-notices/news/2024/march/vote-office-online-training/

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