This course will cover the essentials of good writing which are needed for drafting briefings such as content, structure, layout & use of language that meets the reader’s needs, and the process of drafting, editing and clearing a briefing.
For full details and dates, click here: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=553
POST – the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology – is presenting regional training sessions for researchers to learn how the UK Parliament works and ways to engage with Parliament using research, with a particular focus on framing and communicating your research in a policy context.
What does the training cover?
This training gives an overview of the UK Parliament and covers ways to work with the institution including details on Select Committees, legislative scrutiny, the House of Commons and House of Lords libraries, and POST. It also includes sessions on identifying how your research relates to policy, and communicating your research at Parliament.
How is the training delivered?
Sessions are delivered by officials from POST and Select Committees. The training is interactive and practical. You will leave with an action plan, plenty of resources and the chance to join our alumni network to receive further opportunities and support from Parliament. Refreshments and lunch are included.
Who should attend?
This event is aimed at academic researchers as well as those working in policy brokerage/research impact roles.
What will I learn?
As a result of the training you will:
What does it cost?
There is an attendance fee of £40, including VAT. If this fee is a barrier to your attendance, please contact us; we may make exceptions in some circumstances.
More information can be found at www.parliament.uk/academic-training
The House of Commons Library is offering four new ‘taster’ courses aimed at helping you answer common constituents’ questions in the areas of housing, special educational needs, employment law and anti-social behaviour.
The training will be provided in Westminster by experienced lawyers. You can sign-up via ACT by first logging into the ACT Learning Pool (via Office 365), and then clicking the links below:
Introduction to Housing Law for caseworkers
The Law and Special Educational Needs and Disability
An introduction to employment law for caseworkers
The Law and anti-social behaviour
Once you have registered, we will be in touch with further details. If you have any questions, please contact hclibrary@parliament.uk or call x3666.
The Parliamentary Outreach service raises awareness of the work, processes and relevance of the institution of Parliament, with the aim of increasing levels of engagement between the public and the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The service offers free Parliamentary training, monthly drop-in sessions, legislation workshops and more. The sessions are free and open to anyone with an interest in the areas being discussed. Lots more information about what they do and their future programme here: www.parliament.uk/outreach.
There are four main activities for the service:
For further information on future events organised by the Parliamentary Outreach team, please visit their website.
Speakers Trust – Our interactive public speaking and communication skills workshops equip people of all ages and capabilities to communicate successfully. Our one day workshops are designed to teach, in a fast and fun way, how to:
For further information please visit our website – www.speakerstrust.org
“Excellent training – the attendees haven’t stopped talking about it!” – Jamie Cooke, Senior Fellowship Networks Manager, The RSA
Understanding ModernGov (UMG) is the training arm of GovNet Communications, the complete public sector communications company.
UMG provides a portfolio of highly informative, interactive public sector and policy training courses, that clearly and concisely explain the workings of Government and Parliament. Catering for the public, private and third sectors, our courses cover a wide range of areas designed to enrich your knowledge and enhance your skills. We also produce bespoke training courses for a variety of clients on an in-house basis, and are a supplier to Government of policy skills courses through the Buying Solutions Learning and Development framework. For more details e-mail enquiries@moderngov.com or call 0800 542 9440.
Think Productive offers practical support to organisations that want to increase productivity. We help employees to beat stress, feel more in control and develop playful, productive momentum. We were bored of the typical Time Management Training formats, so have developed workshops that incorporate ‘at-desk coaching’ to ensure that practical change happens straight away. Workshops include:
“It was a tremendously impressive and useful morning” – Tom Levitt MP
“I’m still keeping my inbox pretty much to zero which is a minor miracle. I know this sounds completely bonkers but I really think the ‘inbox to zero’ and ‘How to Get Things Done’ sessions are the most useful training sessions I have ever been on. I don’t know if this is connected but I have definitely felt calmer and less stressed since the sessions and I genuinely feel a bit more in control of my workload.” – Zoe Pronger, The Cabinet Office
From their website:
Each year, we deliver training to hundreds of organisations throughout the UK and ROI. Our expertise stems from 60 years’ listening and supporting vulnerable people.
We offer a range of pricing options for all sectors.
Helping your constituents with money worries and complaints – free training from the Financial Ombudsman
If a constituent can’t sort out a problem with a financial business – whether it’s their insurer, bank or mortgage company, a lender or debt collector – the Ombudsman can help find a way forward.
Set up by Parliament, we’re here to resolve complaints fairly, quickly and informally – as an alternative to the courts. Independent and unbiased, we’re completely free for constituents to use. We can also help very small businesses.
We run free training across the UK to help MPs and their caseworkers – alongside other community advisers – resolve their constituents’ money worries.
Our practical half-day workshop will cover:
But we also want to hear from you – and we’re always happy to talk through specific local issues and the problems your constituents are bringing to you.
To find a free training event near you and book a place, check the news and outreach pages on our website and apply for the event you’re interested in.
Our events run for half a day and refreshments will be provided. If you have any other questions, please email outreach@financial-ombudsman.org.uk.
We’ve also run successful constituency events with MPs. If you’re interested in working together – or if you think there’s any other way we can help you – please email laura.mccormack@financial-ombudsman.org.uk.
From their website:
The IPT is an independent, non-lobbying, non-partisan charity that provides a trusted platform of engagement between Parliament and UK business. The IPT is dually supported by cross-party representation of senior parliamentarians on its Board of Trustees, and through the patronage of its industry supporters. The IPT is non-party political and works with all parliamentarians and businesses of any sector or size.
The IPT creates an environment that supports trusted, open and two-way dialogue between Parliament and UK business. IPT platforms engage, educate and inform, create lasting relationships and facilitate the exchange of ideas. Specifically, we aim to: