BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//212.111.43.159//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.adso.co.uk X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231029T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 RDATE:20241027T020000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240331T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 RDATE:20250330T010000 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51104@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114358Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
For Zoom link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.u k or katherine .harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T120000 LOCATION:By Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51964@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114358Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce th e launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environm ent’. Working in a Political Environment will be delivered as two\, two a nd a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to at tend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work m
ore effectively with elected members. The target audience will be those wh
o are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few year
s experience.
The content is also linke d to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Cer tificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the d elegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual w orkshops.
\nThe workshops will seek t o:
\nThe works hops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group w orking\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the countr y.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be l
ed by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team a
t North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has s
upported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including a period as a
scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include planning and
scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission ap
peals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experie
nced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the C
ouncil and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opp
osing group to the Elected Mayor.
Micha el serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North E ast. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor workin g with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowled ge.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to a ttend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on t he 7 April course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use
the online booking form via the link below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/W orking-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purch ase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online bookin g\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nA ll costs subject to VAT.
\nDeadline for booking tickets: Wed 24 Mar 2021
\nADSO reserve up t o two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – plea se email Kirsty.lowe@emcou ncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\n
\nThe virtual workshop will be held usi
ng Zoom.
If you have any questions abou t the course contact Kirsty .Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210407T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210407T120000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a- Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/module-1-working-in-a-political-environmen t/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51965@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114358Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce th e launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environm ent’. Working in a Political Environment will be delivered as two\, two a nd a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to at tend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work m
ore effectively with elected members. The target audience will be those wh
o are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few year
s experience.
The content is also linke d to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Cer tificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the d elegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual w orkshops.
\nThe workshops will seek t o:
\nThe works hops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group w orking\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the countr y.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be l
ed by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team a
t North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has s
upported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including a period as a
scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include planning and
scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission ap
peals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experie
nced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the C
ouncil and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opp
osing group to the Elected Mayor.
Micha el serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North E ast. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor workin g with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowled ge.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to a ttend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on t he 7 April course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use
the online booking form via the link below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/W orking-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purch ase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online bookin g\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nA ll costs subject to VAT.
\nDeadline for booking tickets: Wed 24 Mar 2021
\nADSO reserve up t o two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – plea se email Kirsty.lowe@emcou ncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\n
\nThe virtual workshop will be held usi
ng Zoom.
If you have any questions abou t the course contact Kirsty .Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T120000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a- Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/module-2-working-in-a-political-environmen t/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52533@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114358Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Trudy Bedford\; trudy.bedford@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210423T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210423T120000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52597@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114358Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of a new\, interac tive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically de signed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Ser vices- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentia ls and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters . It will be delivered as a single 2.5-3 hour workshop.
\nA
udience
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic
Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role.
It is for those who have never worked in this area before and who want a
quick introduction to orient themselves.
How the course w
ill be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\,
and by the end of the workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n< p>Learner requirementsTra
iners
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Chair and Head of Governance for Richm
ond and Wandsworth Councils
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Chair a
nd Head of Governance for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils in South-West L
ondon\; Deputy Monitoring Officer for Wandsworth Council. Peter has over
35 years’ experience in numerous governance roles\; mainly Democratic/Memb
ers’ Services and elections/electoral registration. He has worked at all t
iers of local government including a parish council. Peter has supported
ADSO since its inception in 2009 and believes passionately in the professi
onalisation of the sector.
Lennox Beattie\, Executive and
Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experi
enced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regul
atory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been resp
onsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that period.
p>\n
Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, w hich includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nDate and t
ime
\nThursday\, 20 May 2021 – 09:30-12:30
V irtual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom. p>\n
All costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADS
O members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
How t
o book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booki
ng form via the link below:
https://www.em councils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-/78587< /a>
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order numb er. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternativ ely email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Ki rsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DS O--an-introduction-ADSO-/78587 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52359@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114358Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually . Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic S
ervices Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal fram
ework within which councils operate and the practical application of this
to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The c
ourse content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
The co ntent is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificat e so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be
delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the c
ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and s maller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acr oss the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual works
hops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical expe
rience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional
advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs
of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returni
ng Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
John now works as a cons ultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience o f delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 25 May course date to be ab le to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a
place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note
that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be
done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase o
rder to kirsty.lowe@emcounc
ils.gov.uk.
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be a llocated a learner place.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T121500 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Pract ice-of-Local-Government-ADSO-Course/78258 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52360@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114358Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually . Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic S
ervices Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal fram
ework within which councils operate and the practical application of this
to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The c
ourse content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
The co ntent is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificat e so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be
delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the c
ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and s maller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acr oss the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual works
hops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical expe
rience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional
advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs
of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returni
ng Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
John now works as a cons ultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience o f delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 25 May course date to be ab le to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a
place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note
that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be
done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase o
rder to kirsty.lowe@emcounc
ils.gov.uk.
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be a llocated a learner place.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210528T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210528T121500 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Pract ice-of-Local-Government-ADSO-Course/78258 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52204@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114358Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Rebecca Owen\; 01455 255879\; Rebecca.Owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210611T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210611T123000 LOCATION:via Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East Midlands Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-midlands-regional-meeting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52415@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce th e launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n< p>AudienceHow the course will
be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to m
aximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into
two virtual workshops.
The workshops wi ll include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\ , enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred m inute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual
workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience
of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. H
e has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the com
mittee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Ma
jor Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangem
ents. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are requir ed to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on th e 23 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online
booking form via the link below:
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk /adso/Just-a-Minute-ADSO-Course/78333
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirs ty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT .
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop wi
ll be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute -ADSO-Course/78333 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52416@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce th e launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n< p>AudienceHow the course will
be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to m
aximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into
two virtual workshops.
The workshops wi ll include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\ , enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred m inute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual
workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience
of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. H
e has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the com
mittee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Ma
jor Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangem
ents. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are requir ed to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on th e 23 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online
booking form via the link below:
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk /adso/Just-a-Minute-ADSO-Course/78333
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirs ty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT .
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop wi
ll be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute -ADSO-Course/78333 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51283@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:https://www.adso.co.uk/south-east-branch-information/ DESCRIPTION:
For further information\, please contact your regional reps as follows:
\nEastern (Kent and Sussex)
\nNick Hughes (Thanet District Council) and Matthew Archer (Ca nterbury City Council)
\nEmail: nicholas.hughes@adso.co.uk
\nEmail: matthew.archer@canterbury.gov.uk
Western (Hampshire and Surrey)
\nSally Prior (Test Valley Borough Council) and Kevin Greenhough (Ham pshire County Council)
\nEmail: SPrior@testvalley.gov.uk
\nEmail: kevin.greenhough@hants.gov.uk
p>
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:South East Regional Meeting
URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-east-regional-meeting-6/
X-COST-TYPE:free
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-52600@www.adso.co.uk/wp
DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course
CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a M inute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour work shops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vi rtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is a
imed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of m
eetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be del
ivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cours
e has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.
\nThis workshop aims t o provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government mi nute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\n
The virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over
30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 year
s in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwa
rk as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council
\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee a
nd Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Former
ly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with th eir virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please n ote that you only need to book on the 6 July course date to be able to att end both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo
book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute-A DSO-Course—additional-date/78590
\nPl ease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lo we@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be
held using Zoom.
If you have any quest ions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210706T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210706T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute -ADSO-Course---additional-date/78590 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53035@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Andy Spragg/Louise Fleming\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-i nformation/ DESCRIPTION:Please contact either Andy Spragg (andrew.spragg@adso.co.uk) or Louise Fleming (louise.fleming@merton.gov.uk)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T133000 LOCATION:online tbc SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52601@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a M inute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour work shops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vi rtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is a
imed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of m
eetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be del
ivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cours
e has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.
\nThis workshop aims t o provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government mi nute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\n
The virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over
30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 year
s in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwa
rk as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council
\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee a
nd Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Former
ly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with th eir virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please n ote that you only need to book on the 6 July course date to be able to att end both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo
book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute-A DSO-Course—additional-date/78590
\nPl ease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lo we@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be
held using Zoom.
If you have any quest ions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute -ADSO-Course---additional-date/78590 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51105@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:For Zoom link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.u k or katherine .harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T150000 LOCATION:By Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-49550@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T163000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52955@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are hosting an opportunity t o attend the new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an intro duction’. Specifically designed for those taking their first steps into t he world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the firs t eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a qu ick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you th e chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be deliver ed as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democrat
ic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role
. It is for those who have never worked in this area before and who want
a quick introduction to orient themselves.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course w
ill be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
The work shops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the count ry.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on some
of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparation for some
of the activities.
Trainers
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Ch
air and Head of Governance for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Chair and Head of Governance for Richmond and
Wandsworth Councils in South-West London\; Deputy Monitoring Officer for
Wandsworth Council. Peter has over 35 years’ experience in numerous gover
nance roles\; mainly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral
registration. He has worked at all tiers of local government including a p
arish council. Peter has supported ADSO since its inception in 2009 and b
elieves passionately in the professionalisation of the sector.
Lennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory
Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democ
ratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manag
er at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for
support to the Executive and its governance for that period.
Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qu alifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nDate and time
\n16 July – 0
9:30-12:30
Virtual Platform – < /strong>The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate o r Diploma
\nPlease note that this is an A DSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email < a href='mailto:Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk'>Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.u k . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils course\, E ast Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place pleas
e use the online booking form via the link below:
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-int roduction-ADSO-/78921
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DS O--an-introduction-ADSO-/78921 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52534@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Trudy Bedford\; trudy.bedford@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T120000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52621@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually . Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis cour
se is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their unde
rstanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the pra
ctical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democr
atic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those wh
o are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’
experience.
The content is also linked to the Law and Practice mo dule of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course
will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually.
To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broke
n into two virtual workshops.
The w orkshops will
\nThe workshops w ill include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working \, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtua
l workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practic
al experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constit
utional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Bo
roughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as
Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
John now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive exper ience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assess or for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you on ly need to book on the 8 September course date to be able to attend both w orkshops.
\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.g ov.uk/adso/Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government-Additional-Date/78599< /p>\n
Please note that you will need to suppl y a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your onli ne booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be a llocated a learner place.
\nTerms and con ditions for booking can be found here – www.emcounc ils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be h
eld using Zoom.
If you have any questio ns about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210908T121500 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Pract ice-of-Local-Government-Additional-Date/78599 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52205@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Rebecca Owen\; 01455 255879\; Rebecca.Owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T150000 LOCATION:via Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East Midlands Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-midlands-regional-meeting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52622@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually . Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis cour
se is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their unde
rstanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the pra
ctical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democr
atic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those wh
o are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’
experience.
The content is also linked to the Law and Practice mo dule of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course
will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually.
To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broke
n into two virtual workshops.
The w orkshops will
\nThe workshops w ill include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working \, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtua
l workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practic
al experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constit
utional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Bo
roughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as
Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
John now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive exper ience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assess or for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you on ly need to book on the 8 September course date to be able to attend both w orkshops.
\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.g ov.uk/adso/Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government-Additional-Date/78599< /p>\n
Please note that you will need to suppl y a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your onli ne booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be a llocated a learner place.
\nTerms and con ditions for booking can be found here – www.emcounc ils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be h
eld using Zoom.
If you have any questio ns about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T121500 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Pract ice-of-Local-Government-Additional-Date/78599 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53162@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a M inute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour work shops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vi rtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is a
imed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of m
eetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be del
ivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cours
e has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.
\nThis workshop aims t o provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government mi nute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\n
The virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over
30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 year
s in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwa
rk as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council
\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee a
nd Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Former
ly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with th eir virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops . Please note that you only need to book on the 21 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a -Minute-September/79068
\nPlease note that you will need to supp ly a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your onl ine booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lo we@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner f ree places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nCost
\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual works
hop will be held using Zoom.
If you hav e any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-September/79068 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute (September) URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53171@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual c ourse ‘Introduction to Electoral Services’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend bot h of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis
course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers and others who may work al
ongside Electoral Services teams and who wish to develop their understandi
ng of the procedures relating to electoral registration and elections\, pe
rhaps with a view to becoming involved in the work to support the delivery
of elections\, the annual registration canvass or other aspects of electo
ral work. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relat
ively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience
.
Although this course is not directly linked to the syllabus of a ny single module of the ADSO Certificate\, the content will include certai n information that is relevant to modules including Members and Officers a nd Law and Practice.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the deleg
ates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual work
shops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case s tudies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with collea gues from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe
virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ p
ractical experience in the field of democratic and electoral services. Fo
r 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon a
nd then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer\,
Electoral Registration Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
Joh n now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has e xtensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you onl y need to book on the 24 September course date to be able to attend both w orkshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a pl
ace please use the online booking form via the link below:
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction-to-Electo ral-Services-ADSO-Course/79121
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to y our online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirst y.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.< /p>\n
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have an y questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210924T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210924T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction- to-Electoral-Services-ADSO-Course/79121 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Introduction to Electoral Services URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-introduction-to-electoral-services/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53163@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a M inute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour work shops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vi rtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is a
imed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of m
eetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be del
ivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cours
e has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.
\nThis workshop aims t o provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government mi nute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\n
The virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over
30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 year
s in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwa
rk as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council
\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee a
nd Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Former
ly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with th eir virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops . Please note that you only need to book on the 21 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a -Minute-September/79068
\nPlease note that you will need to supp ly a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your onl ine booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lo we@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner f ree places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nCost
\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual works
hop will be held using Zoom.
If you hav e any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-September/79068 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute (September) URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53711@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Andy Spragg/Louise Fleming\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-i nformation/ DESCRIPTION:Please contact either Andy Spragg (andrew.spragg@adso.co.uk) or Louise Fleming (louise.fleming@merton.gov.uk)
\n\n
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T130000 LOCATION:online tbc SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53419@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/Meetings-Procedures-ADSO-Course/79255 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce dates for a new\, interactive \, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 2.5- 3 hour workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their un
derstanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils op
erate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas und
ertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant
both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers
with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting
meetings as a guide.)
The content is also linked a number of modu les especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions o f the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with thei r research for this module.
\nHow the course will be deliver ed
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the en d of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plen ary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling dele gates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTra
iner
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Man
ager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democrat
ic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager
at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for su
pport to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lennox is also
involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes both th
e certificate and diploma.
Date and time
\nHow to book a place
\nTo boo
k a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please n
ote that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either
be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purcha
se order to kirsty.lowe@emc
ouncils.gov.uk.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/Me etings-Procedures-ADSO-Course/79255
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs su bject to VAT.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emco uncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nADSO learners
\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members work
ing towards the Certificate or Diploma
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual c ourse ‘Introduction to Electoral Services’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend bot h of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis
course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers and others who may work al
ongside Electoral Services teams and who wish to develop their understandi
ng of the procedures relating to electoral registration and elections\, pe
rhaps with a view to becoming involved in the work to support the delivery
of elections\, the annual registration canvass or other aspects of electo
ral work. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relat
ively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience
.
Although this course is not directly linked to the syllabus of a ny single module of the ADSO Certificate\, the content will include certai n information that is relevant to modules including Members and Officers a nd Law and Practice.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the deleg
ates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual work
shops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case s tudies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with collea gues from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe
virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ p
ractical experience in the field of democratic and electoral services. Fo
r 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon a
nd then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer\,
Electoral Registration Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
Joh n now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has e xtensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you onl y need to book on the 24 September course date to be able to attend both w orkshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a pl
ace please use the online booking form via the link below:
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction-to-Electo ral-Services-ADSO-Course/79121
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to y our online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirst y.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.< /p>\n
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have an y questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction- to-Electoral-Services-ADSO-Course/79121 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Introduction to Electoral Services URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-introduction-to-electoral-services/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51106@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:For Zoom link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.u k or katherine .harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T120000 LOCATION:By Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53420@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce dates for a new\, interactive \, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 2.5- 3 hour workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their un
derstanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils op
erate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas und
ertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant
both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers
with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting
meetings as a guide.)
The content is also linked a number of modu les especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions o f the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with thei r research for this module.
\nHow the course will be deliver ed
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the en d of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plen ary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling dele gates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTra
iner
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Man
ager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democrat
ic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager
at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for su
pport to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lennox is also
involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes both th
e certificate and diploma.
Date and time
\nHow to book a place
\nTo boo
k a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please n
ote that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either
be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purcha
se order to kirsty.lowe@emc
ouncils.gov.uk.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/Me etings-Procedures-ADSO-Course/79255
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs su bject to VAT.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emco uncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nADSO learners
\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members work
ing towards the Certificate or Diploma
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
ADSO are hosting an opportunity t o attend the new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an intro duction’. Specifically designed for those taking their first steps into t he world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the firs t eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a qu ick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you th e chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be deliver ed as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democrat
ic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role
. It is for those who have never worked in this area before and who want
a quick introduction to orient themselves.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course w
ill be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
The work shops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the count ry.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on some
of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparation for some
of the activities.
Trainers
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Ch
air and Head of Governance for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Chair and Head of Governance for Richmond and
Wandsworth Councils in South-West London\; Deputy Monitoring Officer for
Wandsworth Council. Peter has over 35 years’ experience in numerous gover
nance roles\; mainly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral
registration. He has worked at all tiers of local government including a p
arish council. Peter has supported ADSO since its inception in 2009 and b
elieves passionately in the professionalisation of the sector.
Date and time
\n8 October 20
21 – 09:30-12:30
Virtual Platfo rm – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO learners – This course is n ot part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certific ate or Diploma
\nPlease note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order number please em ail Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils. gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils cours e\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its cou rses.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place
please use the online booking form via the link below:
For further information\, please contact your regional reps as follows:
\nEastern (Kent and Sussex)
\nNick Hughes (Thanet District Council) and Matthew Archer (Ca nterbury City Council)
\nEmail: nicholas.hughes@adso.co.uk
\nEmail: matthew.archer@canterbury.gov.uk
Western (Hampshire and Surrey)
\nSally Prior (Test Valley Borough Council) and Kevin Greenhough (Ham pshire County Council)
\nEmail: SPrior@testvalley.gov.uk
\nEmail: kevin.greenhough@hants.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:South East Regional Meeting
URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-east-regional-meeting-7/
X-COST-TYPE:free
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-53172@www.adso.co.uk/wp
DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course
CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as t wo\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Offic
ers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles
and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be th
ose who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with t
he basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish
groups.
The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certifi cate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will
be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the
course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The worksh ops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual wor
kshops will be led by Peter Foulsham and Katherine Harclerode.
Pet er is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council in Lanc ashire\, and spent twelve years as a Scrutiny Officer. He is an assessor on the ADSO Diploma in Local Democracy and also supports ADSO’s training p rogramme.
\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at R otherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire. She is a Joint R egional Representative of ADSO. After her first role as a professional for ensic interviewer of children\, she was a university instructor for ten ye ars and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years.
\nDate and time
\nPart 1: 9 November 2021\, 9:30 – 12:3
0
Part 2: 16 November 2021\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nDelegates are r equired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 9 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO res erve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dema nd – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\n< p>How to book a placehttps://www.emcou ncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcoun cils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be h
eld using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov .uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211109T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211109T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny/79097 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53173@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as t wo\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Offic
ers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles
and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be th
ose who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with t
he basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish
groups.
The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certifi cate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will
be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the
course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The worksh ops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual wor
kshops will be led by Peter Foulsham and Katherine Harclerode.
Pet er is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council in Lanc ashire\, and spent twelve years as a Scrutiny Officer. He is an assessor on the ADSO Diploma in Local Democracy and also supports ADSO’s training p rogramme.
\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at R otherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire. She is a Joint R egional Representative of ADSO. After her first role as a professional for ensic interviewer of children\, she was a university instructor for ten ye ars and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years.
\nDate and time
\nPart 1: 9 November 2021\, 9:30 – 12:3
0
Part 2: 16 November 2021\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nDelegates are r equired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 9 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO res erve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dema nd – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\n< p>How to book a placehttps://www.emcou ncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcoun cils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be h
eld using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov .uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny/79097 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53169@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a M inute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour work shops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vi rtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is a
imed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of m
eetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be del
ivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cours
e has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.
\nThis workshop aims t o provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government mi nute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\n
The virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over
30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 year
s in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwa
rk as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council
\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee a
nd Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Former
ly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with th eir virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the li
nk below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Mi nute-November/79070
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Cond itions of booking can be found here.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to V AT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop
will be held using Zoom.
If you have an y questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-November/79070 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute (November) URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-november/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52206@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Rebecca Owen\; 01455 255879\; Rebecca.Owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:This meeting has been cancelled and will be rearranged.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T123000 LOCATION:via Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East Midlands Regional Meeting – Cancelled URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-midlands-regional-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53170@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a M inute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour work shops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vi rtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is a
imed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of m
eetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be del
ivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cours
e has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.
\nThis workshop aims t o provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government mi nute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\n
The virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over
30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 year
s in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwa
rk as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council
\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee a
nd Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Former
ly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with th eir virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the li
nk below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Mi nute-November/79070
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Cond itions of booking can be found here.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to V AT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop
will be held using Zoom.
If you have an y questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-November/79070 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute (November) URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-november/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53684@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic
Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal fr
amework within which councils operate and the practical application of thi
s to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The
course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to d
emocratic services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may wan
t to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standards.
How the course will be delivered
\nTh
e course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning
experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will:
\nWorkshop 1
\nWorkshop 2
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates fro m across the country. This will also provide great opportunity for delega tes to network and share contact details with each other for future refere nce and information sharing.
\nTr
ainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tra
cy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Servic
es in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, c
onstitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience f
rom worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring
to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 202
1\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
Dates and times
\nWorkshop 1 – 30 November 2021 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nWorkshop 2 – 8 December 2021 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you on ly need to book on the 30 November course date to be able to attend both w orkshops.
\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order num ber. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternati vely email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nBooking link: https:/ /www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-Standards-ADSO/79402
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTerms and co nditions for booking can be found here – www.emcoun cils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be
held using Zoom.
If you have any questi ons about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-St andards-ADSO/79402 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-ethics-and-standards/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52971@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are hosting an opportunity t o attend the new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an intro duction’. Specifically designed for those taking their first steps into t he world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the firs t eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a qu ick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you th e chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be deliver ed as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democrat
ic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role
. It is for those who have never worked in this area before and who want
a quick introduction to orient themselves.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course w
ill be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
The work shops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the count ry.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on some
of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparation for some
of the activities.
Trainers
\nLennox Beattie\, Executiv
e and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an
experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and
Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has bee
n responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that per
iod.
Lennox is also involved in ADSO wo rk through the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and di ploma.
\nDate and time
\n1 December 2021 – 09:30-12:30
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working t owards the Certificate or Diploma
\nPleas e note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to b e made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase ord er number please email Kirs ty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midl ands Councils course\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.
\nHow to book a place For more information\, please contact Katie Sullivan (SullivanK@ealing.gov.uk) and Fiona
Rae (fiona.rae@haringey.gov.uk<
/a>) ADSO are delighted to announce a
new interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards’. The course will
be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Audience How the course will be delivered The workshops will: Workshop 1 Workshop 2
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies
and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates fro
m across the country. This will also provide great opportunity for delega
tes to network and share contact details with each other for future refere
nce and information sharing. Tr
ainer Dates and times Workshop 1 – 30 November 2021 9:30am
to 12:30pm Workshop 2 – 8 December 2021 9:30am to 12:30pm Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you on
ly need to book on the 30 November course date to be able to attend both w
orkshops. How to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the
link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order num
ber. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternati
vely email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Booking link: https:/
/www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-Standards-ADSO/79402 Cost All costs subject to VAT. ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an
ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be
allocated a learner place. Terms and co
nditions for booking can be found here – www.emcoun
cils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions Virtual Platform If you have any questi
ons about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T123000
LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-St
andards-ADSO/79402
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Part 2: Ethics and Standards
URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-ethics-and-standards/
X-COST-TYPE:free
X-COST:£110/£160
END:VEVENT
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course
CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DESCRIPTION: ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive
\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’. Introduc
tion to Company Secretarial Practice will be delivered as two\, three hour
workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of th
e virtual workshops. Audience The target audience is experienced democratic an
d corporate services professionals who are either involved in local author
ity companies or other corporations\, or who are interested in being so in
the future. How the course will be delivered Part 1: 12 January 2022\, 13:30 – 16:30 Part 2: 19 January 2022\, 13:30 – 16:30 Delegates are requir
ed to attend both workshops. The workshops will explore:<
/p>\n The workshops will include plenary pre
sentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates t
o learn with other people from across the country. Cost All costs subject to VAT. How to
book a place Please note that you will n
eed to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding
to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here. Virtu
al Platform https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduct
ion-to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/79793 ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive
\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered a
s two\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegat
es will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below:<
/p>\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T123000
LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DS
O--an-introduction-ADSO-December-session/78923
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction
URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-4/
X-COST-TYPE:free
X-COST:£55/£80
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event
CONTACT:Katie Sullivan (SullivanK@ealing.gov.uk) or Fiona Rae (fiona.rae@ha
ringey.gov.uk)\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-information/
DESCRIPTION:
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic
Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal fr
amework within which councils operate and the practical application of thi
s to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The
course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to d
emocratic services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may wan
t to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standards.
\nTh
e course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning
experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\n
\n\n
\n
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tra
cy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Servic
es in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, c
onstitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience f
rom worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring
to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 202
1\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\n
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Of
ficers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, ro
les and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be
those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them wit
h the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and fini
sh groups.
\nThe virtual workshop will be
held using Zoom.
\nThis course
is aimed at Democratic Services Officers\, or those who work in corporate
roles in other sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the ro
le of the company secretary\, the work it does and the other roles with wh
ich it interacts.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates lea
rning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on
the following dates:\n
\n\n
\n
\nADSO reserve up to two pl
aces on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please conta
ct us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking
form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book a place o
n 12 January to attend both workshops.
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.<
/p>\n
\n
The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Cert ificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experienc e the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe w orkshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentation s and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates f rom across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtua
l workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Katherine Harclerode.
Tr acy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Servi ces in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferrin g to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 20 21\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at Rotherham Metropoli tan Borough Council in South Yorkshire. She is a Joint Regional Representa tive of ADSO. After her first role as a professional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a university instructor for ten years and a corporat e trainer at General Dynamics for five years.
\nDate and tim e
\nPart 1: 14 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30
\nPart 2:
21 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend bot h workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 14 January cou rse date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two place s on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to boo
k a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking fo
rm via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online b ooking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nh ttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220114T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220114T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny/79097 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54550@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive \, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’. Introduc tion to Company Secretarial Practice will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of th e virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course
is aimed at Democratic Services Officers\, or those who work in corporate
roles in other sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the ro
le of the company secretary\, the work it does and the other roles with wh
ich it interacts.
The target audience is experienced democratic an d corporate services professionals who are either involved in local author ity companies or other corporations\, or who are interested in being so in the future.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates lea
rning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on
the following dates:
Part 1: 12 January 2022\, 13:30 – 16:30
\nPart 2: 19 January 2022\, 13:30 – 16:30
\nDelegates are requir ed to attend both workshops.
\nThe workshops will explore:< /p>\n
The workshops will include plenary pre sentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates t o learn with other people from across the country.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two p laces on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please cont act us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to
book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online bookin
g form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book a place
on 12 January to attend both workshops.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirt
ual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduc tion-to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/79793
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220119T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220119T163000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction- to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/79793 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-introduction-to-company-secretarial -practice/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54546@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive \, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered a s two\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegat es will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Of
ficers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, ro
les and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be
those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them wit
h the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and fini
sh groups.
\nThe content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certi
ficate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course wil
l be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience t
he course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The work shops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations a nd smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual w
orkshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Katherine Harclerode.
Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, con stitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience fro m worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring t o the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\ ; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nKat herine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire. She is a Joint Regional Representativ e of ADSO. After her first role as a professional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a university instructor for ten years and a corporate t rainer at General Dynamics for five years.
\nDate and time strong>
\nPart 1: 14 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30
\nPart 2: 21 Ja
nuary 2022 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both wor kshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 14 January course d ate to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on t his course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a pl
ace
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via
the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purcha se order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking \, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and condit ions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platform p>\n
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nhttps:/ /www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220121T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny/79097 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54547@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive \, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered a s two\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegat es will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Of
ficers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, ro
les and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be
those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them wit
h the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and fini
sh groups.
\nThe content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certi
ficate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course wil
l be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience t
he course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The work shops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and sma
ller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acros
s the country.
Trainer
\nThe virtual worksho
ps will be led by Tracy Tiff and Katherine Harclerode.
Tracy has w orked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 19 97. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitut ion and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from work ed at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; wher e she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borou gh Council in South Yorkshire. She is a Joint Regional Representative of A DSO. After her first role as a professional forensic interviewer of childr en\, she was a university instructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years.
\nDate and time
\nPart 1: 26 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30
\nPart 2: 2 Februar
y 2022 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshop s. Please note that you only need to book on the 26 January course date t o be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this c ourse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you w ish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place strong>
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase o rder number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, a lternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nhttps://www .emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220126T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220126T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny/79097 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54548@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive \, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered a s two\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegat es will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Of
ficers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, ro
les and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be
those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them wit
h the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and fini
sh groups.
\nThe content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certi
ficate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course wil
l be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience t
he course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The work shops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations a nd smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual w
orkshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Katherine Harclerode.
Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, con stitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience fro m worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring t o the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\ ; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nKat herine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire. She is a Joint Regional Representativ e of ADSO. After her first role as a professional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a university instructor for ten years and a corporate t rainer at General Dynamics for five years.
\nDate and time strong>
\nPart 1: 26 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30
\nPart 2: 2 F
ebruary 2022 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both w orkshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 26 January course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost p>\n
All costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us i f you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a
place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form v
ia the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purc hase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booki ng\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and cond itions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platform
\n<
/strong>The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
https: //www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny/79097 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54991@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\ , virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hou r workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed
at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their underst
anding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate
and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertak
en by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both
to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with
a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meet
ings as a guide.)
The content is also linked a number of modules e specially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their res earch for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary p resentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manage
r\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic
Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at
Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for suppo
rt to the Executive and its governance for that period.
\nLennox is a
lso involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes both
the certificate and diploma.
Date and time
\nHow to book a place
\nTo bo ok a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can eithe r be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purch ase order to kirsty.lowe@em councils.gov.uk.
\nDelegates are required to attend both worksho ps.
\nPlease note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 23 February to be able to attend both workshops.
\nBook here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Meetings-Procedures-ADSO-Course/ 79254
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk /ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nADSO learners
\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\n\n
ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\ , virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hou r workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed
at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their underst
anding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate
and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertak
en by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both
to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with
a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meet
ings as a guide.)
The content is also linked a number of modules e specially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their res earch for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary p resentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manage
r\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic
Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at
Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for suppo
rt to the Executive and its governance for that period.
\nLennox is a
lso involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes both
the certificate and diploma.
Date and time
\nHow to book a place
\nTo bo ok a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can eithe r be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purch ase order to kirsty.lowe@em councils.gov.uk.
\nDelegates are required to attend both worksho ps.
\nPlease note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 23 February to be able to attend both workshops.
\nBook here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Meetings-Procedures-ADSO-Course/ 79254
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk /ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nADSO learners
\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\n\n
ADSO are hosting an opportunity to attend the new\, interact ive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically des igned for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Serv ices- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.< /p>\n
This is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essential s and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudien ce – This course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. It is fo r those who have never worked in this area before and who want a quick int roduction to orient themselves.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will includ e plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enablin g delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n
\nYou will be required to watch a sh
ort video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experie
nced in preparation for some of the activities.
Date and t ime
\n9 March 2022 – 09:30-12:30
\nVirtual Pl atform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADS O learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nPlease note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncil s.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils cou rse\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its c ourses.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduc tion-ADSO-December-session/78923
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DS O--an-introduction-ADSO-December-session/78923 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54996@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual c ourse ‘Ethics and Standards. The course will be delivered as two workshop s held virtually.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understand
ing of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical
application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic s
ervices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are
relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ exper
ience\, who may want to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standards.
p>\n
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course
will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experie
nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nWorkshop 1
\nWorkshop 2
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and s maller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acr oss the country. This will also provide great opportunity for delegates t o network and share contact details with each other for future reference a nd information sharing.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtua
l workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Governmen
t since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of
experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scr
utiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Boroug
h Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Cou
ncil – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in t
he field of Democratic Services.
Dates and times< /p>\n
Workshop 1 – 23 March 2022 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nWorkshop 2 – 30 March 2022 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that yo u only need to book on the 23 March course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a p
lace please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note t
hat you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be d
one by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase or
der to kirsty.lowe@emcounci
ls.gov.uk.
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO lea rner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found he re – www. emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtual P latform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nI f you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nClick her e to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-Standards-ADS O/79402
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-St andards-ADSO/79402 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-ethics-and-standards-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54997@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual c ourse ‘Ethics and Standards. The course will be delivered as two workshop s held virtually.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understand
ing of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical
application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic s
ervices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are
relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ exper
ience\, who may want to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standards.
p>\n
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course
will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experie
nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nWorkshop 1
\nWorkshop 2
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and s maller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acr oss the country. This will also provide great opportunity for delegates t o network and share contact details with each other for future reference a nd information sharing.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtua
l workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Governmen
t since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of
experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scr
utiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Boroug
h Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Cou
ncil – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in t
he field of Democratic Services.
Dates and times< /p>\n
Workshop 1 – 23 March 2022 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nWorkshop 2 – 30 March 2022 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that yo u only need to book on the 23 March course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a p
lace please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note t
hat you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be d
one by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase or
der to kirsty.lowe@emcounci
ls.gov.uk.
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO lea rner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found he re – www. emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtual P latform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nI f you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nClick her e to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-Standards-ADS O/79402
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-St andards-ADSO/79402 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-ethics-and-standards-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55025@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/7784 0 DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. Working in a Politic al Environment will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Ser
vices Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The
target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic servic
e teams and those with a few years experience.
The content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the A DSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this modu le.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe c
ourse will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning exp
erience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops will include plenary pr esentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michae l has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of d emocratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the he alth & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its fi rst Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected M ayor.
\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representat ive for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democrat ic Services Knowledge.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both worksh ops. Please note that you only need to book on the 31 March course date t o be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the l
ink below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order numb
er. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternativ
ely email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
For the terms and conditio ns for booking visit www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nClick here to book: https:
//www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Train
ing-Course/77840
Cost
\nAll costs subj ect to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an AD SO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be all ocated a learner place.
\nVirtual Platform
\nT
he virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any quest ions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-working-in-a-political-environment/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55026@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/7784 0 DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. Working in a Politic al Environment will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Ser
vices Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The
target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic servic
e teams and those with a few years experience.
The content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the A DSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this modu le.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe c
ourse will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning exp
erience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops will include plenary pr esentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michae l has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of d emocratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the he alth & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its fi rst Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected M ayor.
\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representat ive for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democrat ic Services Knowledge.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both worksh ops. Please note that you only need to book on the 31 March course date t o be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the l
ink below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order numb
er. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternativ
ely email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
For the terms and conditio ns for booking visit www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nClick here to book: https:
//www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Train
ing-Course/77840
Cost
\nAll costs subj ect to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an AD SO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be all ocated a learner place.
\nVirtual Platform
\nT
he virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any quest ions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-working-in-a-political-environment/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55861@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220422T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220422T163000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55912@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Rebecca Owen\; 01455 255879\; Rebecca.Owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220429T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220429T110000 LOCATION:via Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East Midlands Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-midlands-regional-meeting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55027@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-May/79912 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour wor kshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of
meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to d
emocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be d
elivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cou
rse has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n< p>This workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\nYou will ne ed to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writi ng medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops w
ill be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working
in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previ
ously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee gove
rnance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committ
ees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He i
s a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now suppor ts ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and t ime
\nDelegates are required to attend both wo rkshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 12 May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place< br />\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase o rder number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, a lternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Cour se.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—J ust-a-Minute-May/79912
\nCost
\nAll cost s subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe vir
tual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions a bout the course contact Kir sty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\n\n\n
ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour wor kshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of
meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to d
emocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be d
elivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cou
rse has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n< p>This workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\nYou will ne ed to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writi ng medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops w
ill be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working
in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previ
ously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee gove
rnance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committ
ees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He i
s a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now suppor ts ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and t ime
\nDelegates are required to attend both wo rkshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 12 May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place< br />\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase o rder number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, a lternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Cour se.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—J ust-a-Minute-May/79912
\nCost
\nAll cost s subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe vir
tual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions a bout the course contact Kir sty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\n\n\n
ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. T he course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour works hops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is ai
med at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understandin
g of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny.
The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview a
nd scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny
Committees and task and finish groups.
The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their r esearch for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered< br />\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the d elegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual w orkshops.
\nThe workshops will:
\nThe workshops will include p lenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling d elegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n
Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff an
d Peter Foulsham.
Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\ , moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience an d knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council fro m 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West N orthants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of D emocratic Services.
\nDate and time
\nWednesda
y 22 June\, 2022: 9:30 – 12:30\, and
\nWednesday 29 June\, 2022: 9:3
0 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 22 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs su
bject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an A
DSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allo
cated a learner place.
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. T his can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively em ail the purchase order to info@emc ouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Ov erview-and-Scrutiny/79097
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220622T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220622T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55079@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-DSO-an-introduction-June/79922 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend the interactive\, v irtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically designed f or those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- t his course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and t o give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It wi ll be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Of
ficers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. It is for
those who have never worked in this area before and who want a quick intro
duction to orient themselves.
The course will be delivered virtually\, and by th e end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be required to watch a shor
t video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienc
ed in preparation for some of the activities.
Date and tim
e
\n23 June 2022 – 09:30-12:30
Virtual Platf orm – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO lea
rners
\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members
working towards the Certificate or Diploma
Please note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncil s.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils cou rse\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its c ourses.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO-an-introduction-Jun e/79922
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55358@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. T he course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour works hops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is ai
med at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understandin
g of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny.
The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview a
nd scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny
Committees and task and finish groups.
The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their r esearch for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered< br />\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the d elegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual w orkshops.
\nThe workshops will:
\nThe workshops will include p lenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling d elegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n
Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff an
d Peter Foulsham.
Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\ , moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience an d knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council fro m 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West N orthants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of D emocratic Services.
\nDate and time
\nWednesda
y 22 June\, 2022: 9:30 – 12:30\, and
\nWednesday 29 June\, 2022: 9:3
0 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 22 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs su
bject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an A
DSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allo
cated a learner place.
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. T his can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively em ail the purchase order to info@emc ouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Ov erview-and-Scrutiny/79097
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220629T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220629T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55032@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-November/79070 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour wor kshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of
meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to d
emocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be d
elivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cou
rse has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n< p>This workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\nYou will ne ed to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writi ng medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops w
ill be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working
in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previ
ously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee gove
rnance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committ
ees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He i
s a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now suppor ts ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and t ime
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 June course date to be a ble to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\n<
/strong>To book a place please use the online booking form via the link be
low.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order num ber. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternati vely email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certifi cate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Jus t-a-Minute-November/79070
\nCost
\nAll c osts subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe
virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56474@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
For Microsoft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyn eside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220701T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220701T120000 LOCATION:Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55030@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Council-and-its-Governance/76152 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’ . This course will be delivered as two two hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic S
ervices Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different
kinds of local authorities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider
government landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are
relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few year’s ex
perience.
The content is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their resear ch for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delega
tes learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual worksh
ops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller gr oup working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the c ountry.
\nTrainer
\nIan is a solicitor who has
worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is pr
esently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has w
orked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for
nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national
and European elections.
Ian is a past chair of the North West bran ch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend t he workshop on 18 May to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – ple ase contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nPlease note that the invoice will come from the Association of Democratic Servic e Officers\, please ensure that any purchase order number is made out to A DSO. if you have any questions relating to this please email kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nHow to book a place
\nPlease book a place using o
ur online booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to at
tend the first session to attend both.
The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Council-and-its-Governance/76152
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will b
e held using Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220705T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220705T120000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-structures-and-functions/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55505@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:See below\; https://www.adso.co.uk/south-east-branch-information/ DESCRIPTION:
For further information\, please contact your regional reps as follows:
\nEastern (Kent and Sussex)
\nMatthew Archer (Canterbury City Council)
\nEmail: matthew.archer@canterbury.go v.uk
\nWestern (Hampshire and Surrey)
\nS ally Prior (Test Valley Borough Council) and Kevi n Greenhough (Hampshire County Council)
\nEmail: SPrior@testvalley.gov.uk
\nEmail:
kevin.greenhough@h
ants.gov.uk
ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour wor kshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of
meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to d
emocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be d
elivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cou
rse has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n< p>This workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\nYou will ne ed to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writi ng medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops w
ill be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working
in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previ
ously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee gove
rnance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committ
ees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He i
s a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now suppor ts ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and t ime
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 June course date to be a ble to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\n<
/strong>To book a place please use the online booking form via the link be
low.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order num ber. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternati vely email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certifi cate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Jus t-a-Minute-November/79070
\nCost
\nAll c osts subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe
virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220707T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220707T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55031@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Council-and-its-Governance/76152 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’ . The course will be delivered as two two hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Ser
vices Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different ki
nds of local authorities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider go
vernment landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are r
elatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few year’s expe
rience.
The content is also linked to the Council and Governance m odule of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\n
The course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegate
s learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshop
s.
The workshops will
\nThe wo rkshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller grou p working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the cou ntry.
\nTrainer
\nIan is a solicitor who has w
orked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is pres
ently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has wor
ked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for ni
ne years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national an
d European elections.
Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to a ttend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 18 May to be able to attend both workshops.
\nC ost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – pleas e contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nPlease n ote that the invoice will come from the Association of Democratic Service Officers\, please ensure that any purchase order number is made out to ADS O. if you have any questions relating to this please email kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nHow to book a place
\nPlease book a place using our
online booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to atte
nd the first session to attend both.
The terms and conditions of b ooking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: ht tps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Council-and-its-Governance/76152
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be
held using Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T163000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-structures-and-functions/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56457@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T163000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55034@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO-Course---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government-/79985 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interacti ve\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course wi ll be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish t
o develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils
operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas
undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relev
ant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and office
rs with a few years’ experience.
The content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will b
e delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To ma
ximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into
two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include pl enary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling de legates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nT
rainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams.
John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic
services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he heade
d up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\
, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring O
fficer.
John now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of t hese areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 15 September course date to be able to atten d both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo b
ook a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please
note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can eith
er be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purc
hase order to kirsty.lowe@e
mcouncils.gov.uk.
Click here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO-Course—Law- and-Practice-of-Local-Government-/79985
\nCost< /p>\n
All costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places o n this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTerms and condition s for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions < /a>
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop
will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the cours e contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcou ncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55035@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO-Course---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government-/79985 DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interacti ve\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course wi ll be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish t
o develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils
operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas
undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relev
ant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and office
rs with a few years’ experience.
The content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will b
e delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To ma
ximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into
two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include pl enary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling de legates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nT
rainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams.
John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic
services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he heade
d up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\
, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring O
fficer.
John now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of t hese areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 15 September course date to be able to atten d both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo b
ook a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please
note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can eith
er be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purc
hase order to kirsty.lowe@e
mcouncils.gov.uk.
Click here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO-Course—Law-a nd-Practice-of-Local-Government-/79985
\nCost p>\n
All costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions a>
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop w
ill be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcoun cils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220922T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220922T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56700@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-September-October-/80172 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour wor kshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of
meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to d
emocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be d
elivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cou
rse has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n< p>This workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\nYou will ne ed to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writi ng medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe workshop will be de
livered by Julia Cleary\, Scrutiny and Systems Manager at City of Wolverha
mpton Council.
Date and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 27 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the li
nk below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase orde r number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alte rnatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Ce rtificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nCo st
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Pla
tform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
Book h ere: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minu te-September-October-/80172
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55036@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO--an-introduction-ADSO-September/79913 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend the new\, interacti ve\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically desi gned for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Servi ces- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting. p>\n
This is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudienc
e
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Servi
ces Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. It i
s for those who have never worked in this area before and who want a quick
introduction to orient themselves.
The course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n<
strong>Learner requirements
\nYou will be required to watch
a short video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already exp
erienced in preparation for some of the activities.
Date a
nd time
\n28 September – 09:30-12:30
Virtual
Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\n
\nThis course is not part of the offer to AD
SO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
Please note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order numb er please email Kirsty.lowe @emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Co uncils course\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the deliver y of its courses.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO-% E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-September/79913
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55779@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80049 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’ in September 2022\, this is an additional course added to the ADSO programme. Working in a Political Environment will be delivered as two\, 3 hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be req uired to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wis
h to work more effectively with elected members. The target audience will
be those who are relatively new to Democratic Service teams and those with
a few years experience.
The content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it w ill help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow
the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered
virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has
been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will see k to:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stud ies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virt
ual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Dem
ocratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During
this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, i
ncluding a period as a Scrutiny Officer. Michael’s current responsibilitie
s include Planning and Scrutiny committees\, the Health & Wellbeing board
and School Admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, Nor
th Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\,
particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees wer
e controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor.
Michael s erves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working wi th learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.< /p>\n
Date and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please not e that you only need to book on the 29 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This ca
n either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email th
e purchase order to kirsty.
lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Booking link: http s://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/800 49
\nFor the terms and conditions for booking visit www.emcouncils.gov.uk /ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserves up to two places on this cours e for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wis h to be allocated a learner place.
\nVirtual Platfor
\n
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220929T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220929T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-working-in-a-political-environment- 2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56701@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-September-October-/80172 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour wor kshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of
meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to d
emocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be d
elivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the cou
rse has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n< p>This workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\nYou will ne ed to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writi ng medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe workshop will be de
livered by Julia Cleary\, Scrutiny and Systems Manager at City of Wolverha
mpton Council.
Date and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 27 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the li
nk below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase orde r number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alte rnatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Ce rtificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nCo st
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Pla
tform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
Book h ere: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minu te-September-October-/80172
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55780@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80049 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’ in September 2022\, this is an additional course added to the ADSO programme. Working in a Political Environment will be delivered as two\, 3 hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be req uired to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wis
h to work more effectively with elected members. The target audience will
be those who are relatively new to Democratic Service teams and those with
a few years experience.
The content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it w ill help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow
the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered
virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has
been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will see k to:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stud ies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virt
ual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Dem
ocratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During
this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, i
ncluding a period as a Scrutiny Officer. Michael’s current responsibilitie
s include Planning and Scrutiny committees\, the Health & Wellbeing board
and School Admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, Nor
th Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\,
particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees wer
e controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor.
Michael s erves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working wi th learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.< /p>\n
Date and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please not e that you only need to book on the 29 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This ca
n either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email th
e purchase order to kirsty.
lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Booking link: http s://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/800 49
\nFor the terms and conditions for booking visit www.emcouncils.gov.uk /ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserves up to two places on this cours e for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wis h to be allocated a learner place.
\nVirtual Platfor
\n
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-working-in-a-political-environment- 2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55080@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures/79923 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\ , virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hou r workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed
at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their underst
anding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate
and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertak
en by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both
to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with
a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meet
ings as a guide.)
The content is also linked a number of modules e specially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their res earch for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of t
he workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary pr esentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers<
br />\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\
, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Se
rvices practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Bl
ackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support
to the Executive and its governance for that period.
\nLennox is als
o involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes both t
he certificate and diploma.
Date and time
\n
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. P
lease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can
either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the
purchase order to kirsty.l
owe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Delegates are required to attend both w orkshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop o n 6 October to be able to attend both workshops.
\nClick her e to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings- Procedures/79923
\nCost
\nAll costs subj ect to VAT.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – < a href='http://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions'>www.emcoun cils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nADSO learners\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members workin g towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\ , virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hou r workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed
at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their underst
anding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate
and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertak
en by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both
to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with
a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meet
ings as a guide.)
The content is also linked a number of modules e specially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their res earch for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of t
he workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary pr esentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers<
br />\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\
, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Se
rvices practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Bl
ackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support
to the Executive and its governance for that period.
\nLennox is als
o involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes both t
he certificate and diploma.
Date and time
\n
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. P
lease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can
either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the
purchase order to kirsty.l
owe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Delegates are required to attend both w orkshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop o n 6 October to be able to attend both workshops.
\nClick her e to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings- Procedures/79923
\nCost
\nAll costs subj ect to VAT.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – < a href='http://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions'>www.emcoun cils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nADSO learners\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members workin g towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
ADSO is hosting ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a virtual course in November 2022. Council and its Governance will be deliv ered as two three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish t
o develop their understanding of the different types of governance arrange
ments and the role of Council meetings. The target audience will be those
who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few y
ears experience.
The content is also linked to the Council and Gov ernance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivere
d
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the
delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual
workshops.
The workshops will\;
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with democratic service officers from across the country.
\nPlease note that places will be limited to ensure interactivity\, early booking is adv ised.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will b
e led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in l
ocal government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously
worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governanc
e team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees a
nd has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a M
ember of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports AD SO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time\nThe course is made up of two virtual workshops\, delegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO r eserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on de mand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nPlease note that the invoice will come from the Association of Democr atic Service Officers\, please ensure that any purchase order number is ma de out to ADSO. if you have any questions relating to this please email < a href='mailto:kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk'>kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.u k
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual worksho
p will be held using Zoom.
How to book
\nTo
book a place please complete the online booking form below. Please ensure
you provide a purchase order with booking\, alternatively please send it
to Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.g
ov.uk shortly after you book the place.
Click here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ adso/Council-and-its-Governance-Arrangements-ADSO-Course/76198
\nTerms and conditions of booking
\nThe terms and con
ditions of booking can be found here.
For further information\, please contact your regional reps as follows:
\nEastern (Kent and Sussex)
\nMatthew Archer (Canterbury City Council)
\nEmail: matthew.archer@canterbury.go v.uk
\nWestern (Hampshire and Surrey)
\nS ally Prior (Test Valley Borough Council) and Kevi n Greenhough (Hampshire County Council)
\nEmail: SPrior@testvalley.gov.uk
\nEmail:
kevin.greenhough@h
ants.gov.uk
ADSO is hosting ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a virtual course in November 2022. Council and its Governance will be deliv ered as two three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish t
o develop their understanding of the different types of governance arrange
ments and the role of Council meetings. The target audience will be those
who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few y
ears experience.
The content is also linked to the Council and Gov ernance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivere
d
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the
delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual
workshops.
The workshops will\;
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with democratic service officers from across the country.
\nPlease note that places will be limited to ensure interactivity\, early booking is adv ised.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will b
e led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in l
ocal government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously
worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governanc
e team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees a
nd has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a M
ember of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports AD SO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time\nThe course is made up of two virtual workshops\, delegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO r eserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on de mand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nPlease note that the invoice will come from the Association of Democr atic Service Officers\, please ensure that any purchase order number is ma de out to ADSO. if you have any questions relating to this please email < a href='mailto:kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk'>kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.u k
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual worksho
p will be held using Zoom.
How to book
\nTo
book a place please complete the online booking form below. Please ensure
you provide a purchase order with booking\, alternatively please send it
to Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.g
ov.uk shortly after you book the place.
Click here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ adso/Council-and-its-Governance-Arrangements-ADSO-Course/76198
\nTerms and conditions of booking
\nThe terms and con
ditions of booking can be found here.
ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introducti on to Company Secretarial Practice’ in November 2022. ‘Introduction to Com pany Secretarial Practice’ will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed a
t Democratic Services Officers\, or those who work in corporate roles in o
ther sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the role of the
company secretary\, the work it does and the other roles with which it int
eracts.
The target audience is experienced democratic and corporat e services professionals who are either involved in local authority compan ies or other corporations\, or who are interested in being so in the futur e.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe co
urse will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning expe
rience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the follow
ing dates:
The workshops will explore:< /em>
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with other people from across the country.
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on th is course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if y ou wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a pla
ce
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via
the link below. Please note that you only need to book a place on 15 Novem
ber to attend both workshops.
Please note that you will need to su pply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your o nline booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditi ons of booking can be found here.
\nBook here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Introduction -to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/80066
\nVirtual Platfor
m
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
< /p>\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-introduction-to-company-secretarial -practice-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55982@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/80066 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introducti on to Company Secretarial Practice’ in November 2022. ‘Introduction to Com pany Secretarial Practice’ will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed a
t Democratic Services Officers\, or those who work in corporate roles in o
ther sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the role of the
company secretary\, the work it does and the other roles with which it int
eracts.
The target audience is experienced democratic and corporat e services professionals who are either involved in local authority compan ies or other corporations\, or who are interested in being so in the futur e.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe co
urse will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning expe
rience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the follow
ing dates:
The workshops will explore:< /em>
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with other people from across the country.
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on th is course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if y ou wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a pla
ce
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via
the link below. Please note that you only need to book a place on 15 Novem
ber to attend both workshops.
Please note that you will need to su pply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your o nline booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditi ons of booking can be found here.
\nBook here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Introduction -to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/80066
\nVirtual Platfor
m
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
< /p>\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-introduction-to-company-secretarial -practice-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56702@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-November/80173 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. T he course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour works hops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is ai
med at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understandin
g of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny.
The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview a
nd scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny
Committees and task and finish groups.
\nThe content is also linked
to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their re
search for this module.
How the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the de legates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual wo rkshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n<
strong>Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy
Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
Peter is the Democratic Services and Scru tiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, pre viously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has al ways been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is also an assessor o n ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nTracy has worked in Local Gov ernment since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a weal th of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview a nd Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unita ry Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuin g in the field of Democratic Services.
\nDate and time
\n23 November\, 9:30 – 12:30\, and
\n30 November\, 9:30 – 12
:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 23 November course date to be able to at tend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subj
ect to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADS
O learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be alloca
ted a learner place.
How to book a place
\nT
o book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. Th is can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively ema il the purchase order to info@emco uncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be
held using Zoom.
Book here: https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny-November/80173
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221123T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56704@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-November/80173 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. T he course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour works hops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is ai
med at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understandin
g of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny.
The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview a
nd scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny
Committees and task and finish groups.
\nThe content is also linked
to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their re
search for this module.
How the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the de legates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual wo rkshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n<
strong>Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy
Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
Peter is the Democratic Services and Scru tiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, pre viously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has al ways been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is also an assessor o n ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nTracy has worked in Local Gov ernment since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a weal th of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview a nd Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unita ry Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuin g in the field of Democratic Services.
\nDate and time
\n23 November\, 9:30 – 12:30\, and
\n30 November\, 9:30 – 12
:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 23 November course date to be able to at tend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subj
ect to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADS
O learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be alloca
ted a learner place.
How to book a place
\nT
o book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. Th is can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively ema il the purchase order to info@emco uncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be
held using Zoom.
Book here: https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny-November/80173
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55039@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO--an-introduction-ADSO-December-session/79914 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend the new\, interacti ve\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically desi gned for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Servi ces- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting. p>\n
This is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudienc
e
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Servi
ces Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. It i
s for those who have never worked in this area before and who want a quick
introduction to orient themselves.
The course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n< strong>Learner requirements
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already ex perienced in preparation for some of the activities.
\nDate
and time
\n8 December 2022 – 09:30-12:30
Vir
tual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom
.
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO learners
\nThis course is not part of the offer t
o ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
Please n ote that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be m ade to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty. lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midland s Councils course\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the del ivery of its courses.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becom ing-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-December-session/79914
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58443@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8028 6 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’ in January 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within whic h councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of w ork areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content wil l be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also lin ked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virt ually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops wi ll include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\ , enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the fie ld of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and th en Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and De puty Monitoring Officer.
\nJohn now works as a consultant in democra tic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering trai ning in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nWorkshop One:<
/strong> Wednesday 18 January 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop
Two: Wednesday 25 January 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Del egates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only n eed to book on the 18 January course date to be able to attend both worksh ops.
\nADSO re serve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dem and – please email adsotra ining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place. p>\n
To book a place please use the online
booking form via the link below. Terms and Conditions of booking can be
found here.
https://www.emcounci ls.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/80286
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraini ng@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58446@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80300 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual w orkshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meeti ngs. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democra tic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be deli vered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nT his workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe workshop will be de livered by Julia Cleary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combined Authorityl.
\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 24 January 2023\, 09:30 –
12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 31 January 2023\, 09:
30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Pleas e note that you only need to book on the 24 January course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nTo book a place pleas e use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that the AD SO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Co urse.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.< /a>
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80300
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n
\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58445@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8028 6 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’ in January 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within whic h councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of w ork areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content wil l be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also lin ked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virt ually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops wi ll include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\ , enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the fie ld of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and th en Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and De puty Monitoring Officer.
\nJohn now works as a consultant in democra tic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering trai ning in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nWorkshop One:<
/strong> Wednesday 18 January 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop
Two: Wednesday 25 January 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Del egates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only n eed to book on the 18 January course date to be able to attend both worksh ops.
\nADSO re serve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dem and – please email adsotra ining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place. p>\n
To book a place please use the online
booking form via the link below. Terms and Conditions of booking can be
found here.
https://www.emcounci ls.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/80286
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraini ng@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58447@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80300 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual w orkshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meeti ngs. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democra tic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be deli vered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nT his workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe workshop will be de livered by Julia Cleary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combined Authorityl.
\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 24 January 2023\, 09:30 –
12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 31 January 2023\, 09:
30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Pleas e note that you only need to book on the 24 January course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nTo book a place pleas e use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that the AD SO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Co urse.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.< /a>
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80300
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n
\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58810@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T120000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58448@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures/80287 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour worksh ops.
\nThis course is aimed at D emocratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understandin g of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to t hose who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especi ally Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the e nd of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include ple nary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling del egates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulator
y Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Dem
ocratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Man
ager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible f
or support to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lennox is
also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes bo
th the certificate and diploma.
Workshop One:Thursday 2 February 2023\, 09:30 – 12
:30
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 9 February 2023\, 09:30
– 12:30
Terms and co nditions for booking can be found here. This course is not par t of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma< /p>\n
To book a place ple ase use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the workshop on 2 February to be able to attend both wor kshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nhttps://ww w.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/80287
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n
\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58449@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures/80287 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour worksh ops.
\nThis course is aimed at D emocratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understandin g of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to t hose who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especi ally Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the e nd of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include ple nary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling del egates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulator
y Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Dem
ocratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Man
ager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible f
or support to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lennox is
also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes bo
th the certificate and diploma.
Workshop One:Thursday 2 February 2023\, 09:30 – 12
:30
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 9 February 2023\, 09:30
– 12:30
Terms and co nditions for booking can be found here. This course is not par t of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma< /p>\n
To book a place ple ase use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the workshop on 2 February to be able to attend both wor kshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nhttps://ww w.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/80287
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n
\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58835@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
For Microsoft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyn eside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T120000 LOCATION:Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58450@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/80288 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. T he course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually v ia Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual worksho ps.
\nThis course is aimed at De mocratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The tar get audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scruti ny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committe es and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of t he ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Mana ger at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously a s the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nTracy has worked in Local Government s ince 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of exp erience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scruti ny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough C ouncil from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Counci l – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 22 Feb 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 1 March 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note tha t you only need to book on the 22 Feb course date to be able to attend bot h workshops.
\nADSO res erve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dema nd – please email adsotrai ning@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place pleas e use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADS O/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/80288
\nPlease send the above informatio n to adsotraining@emcounci ls.gov.uk.
\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58451@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/80288 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. T he course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually v ia Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual worksho ps.
\nThis course is aimed at De mocratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The tar get audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scruti ny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committe es and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of t he ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Mana ger at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously a s the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nTracy has worked in Local Government s ince 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of exp erience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scruti ny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough C ouncil from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Counci l – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 22 Feb 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 1 March 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note tha t you only need to book on the 22 Feb course date to be able to attend bot h workshops.
\nADSO res erve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dema nd – please email adsotrai ning@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place pleas e use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADS O/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/80288
\nPlease send the above informatio n to adsotraining@emcounci ls.gov.uk.
\n\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230301T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230301T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58452@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-DSO---An-Introduction/80289 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specific ally designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democra tic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of st arting.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some e ssentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new s tarters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops wil l include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have alre ady experienced in preparation for some of the activities.
\nWednesday 8 March 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nCost
\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nPlease book a place using the link below. The Terms and condition s of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO—An-Introduction/80289
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230308T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230308T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – an introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56796@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The meetings run from 9:30 to 12:00 (approx) and are current ly held on Teams.
\nAnyone who would like an invitation should conta ct Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South West Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-west-regional-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59029@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Trudy Bedford\; trudy.bedford@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T120000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58453@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Council-and-Its-Governance/80290 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a virtual course in March 2023 via Zoom. Council and its Governance will be delivered as two three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers w ho wish to develop their understanding of the different types of governanc e arrangements and the role of Council meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those wit h a few years experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Counci l and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners w ith their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will\;
\nThe workshops will include plenary pre sentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates t o learn with democratic service officers from across the country.
\nPlease note that places will be limited to ensure interactivity\, early bo oking is advised.
\nThe virtual w orkshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the comm ittee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Maj or Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangeme nts. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
\nThe course is made up of two virtual workshops\, delegates are required to attend both workshops.
\n
\n
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please ema il adsotraining@emcouncils .gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please complete the online b ooking form below. Please note that you only need to book on 22 March cou rse date to be able to attend both workshops. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.em councils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Council-and-Its-Governance/80290
\nPlease s end the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T120000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Council and its governance arrangements URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-council-and-its-governance-arrangem ents-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58454@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Council-and-Its-Governance/80290 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a virtual course in March 2023 via Zoom. Council and its Governance will be delivered as two three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers w ho wish to develop their understanding of the different types of governanc e arrangements and the role of Council meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those wit h a few years experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Counci l and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners w ith their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will\;
\nThe workshops will include plenary pre sentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates t o learn with democratic service officers from across the country.
\nPlease note that places will be limited to ensure interactivity\, early bo oking is advised.
\nThe virtual w orkshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the comm ittee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Maj or Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangeme nts. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
\nThe course is made up of two virtual workshops\, delegates are required to attend both workshops.
\n
\n
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please ema il adsotraining@emcouncils .gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please complete the online b ooking form below. Please note that you only need to book on 22 March cou rse date to be able to attend both workshops. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.em councils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Council-and-Its-Governance/80290
\nPlease s end the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Council and its governance arrangements URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-council-and-its-governance-arrangem ents-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59258@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230331T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230331T160000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58455@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Ethics-Standards/80322 DESCRIPTION:ADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour long wo rkshops held virtually.
\nThis c ourse is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their u nderstanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by dem ocratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few yea rs’ experience\, who may want to refresh their knowledge on ethics and sta ndards.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, ca se studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with de legates from across the country. This will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details with each other for fu ture reference and information sharing.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. S he has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution a nd Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nWorkshop One – Tuesday 18 Ap ril 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nWorkshop Two – Tuesday 25 April 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nDelegates are required to attend both wor kshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 April course dat e to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be all ocated a learner place.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be fo und here< /a>.
\nTo book a plac e please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and Condit ions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcou ncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Ethics-Standards/80322
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraini ng@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-ethics-and-standards-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58456@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Ethics-Standards/80322 DESCRIPTION:ADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour long wo rkshops held virtually.
\nThis c ourse is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their u nderstanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by dem ocratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few yea rs’ experience\, who may want to refresh their knowledge on ethics and sta ndards.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, ca se studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with de legates from across the country. This will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details with each other for fu ture reference and information sharing.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. S he has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution a nd Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nWorkshop One – Tuesday 18 Ap ril 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nWorkshop Two – Tuesday 25 April 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nDelegates are required to attend both wor kshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 April course dat e to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be all ocated a learner place.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be fo und here< /a>.
\nTo book a plac e please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and Condit ions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcou ncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Ethics-Standards/80322
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraini ng@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-ethics-and-standards-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58457@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80311 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual w orkshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meeti ngs. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democra tic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be deli vered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nT his workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe workshop will be de livered by Julia Cleary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combined Authority.
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 18 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12:
30
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12
:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nBookings will open on 1s t March 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booki ng form via the link below. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms an d Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www .emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80311
\nPlease send the a bove information to adsotr aining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58458@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80311 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual w orkshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meeti ngs. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democra tic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be deli vered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nT his workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe workshop will be de livered by Julia Cleary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combined Authority.
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 18 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12:
30
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12
:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nBookings will open on 1s t March 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booki ng form via the link below. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms an d Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www .emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80311
\nPlease send the a bove information to adsotr aining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230525T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230525T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58459@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Structures-and-Functions/80347 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be deli vered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates wi ll be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nLocal government in England and Wales is complex and constantly evolving. The wo rkshops will help learners to be more effective in their roles by:
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different kinds o f local authorities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider governm ent landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relati vely new to democratic service teams and those with a few year’s experienc e.
\nThe content is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and small er group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Offi cer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, n ational and European elections.
\nIan is a past chair of the North W est branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nWorkshop One:
Tuesday 6 June 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two:
Tuesday 13 June 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to atte nd both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the wo rkshop on 6 June to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this cou rse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if y ou wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, please note that you will on ly need to book to attend the first session to attend both. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nht tps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Structures-and-Functions/80347 p>\n
Please send the above information to adso training@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Structures and Functions URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-structures-and-functions-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56797@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The meetings run from 09:30 to 12.00 (approx) and are curren tly held on Teams.
\nAnyone who would like an invitation should cont act Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South West Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-west-regional-meeting-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58460@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Structures-and-Functions/80347 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be deli vered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates wi ll be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nLocal government in England and Wales is complex and constantly evolving. The wo rkshops will help learners to be more effective in their roles by:
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different kinds o f local authorities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider governm ent landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relati vely new to democratic service teams and those with a few year’s experienc e.
\nThe content is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and small er group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Offi cer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, n ational and European elections.
\nIan is a past chair of the North W est branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nWorkshop One:
Tuesday 6 June 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two:
Tuesday 13 June 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to atte nd both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the wo rkshop on 6 June to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this cou rse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if y ou wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, please note that you will on ly need to book to attend the first session to attend both. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nht tps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Structures-and-Functions/80347 p>\n
Please send the above information to adso training@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Structures and Functions URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-structures-and-functions-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58462@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-DSO---An-Introduction/80291 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specific ally designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democra tic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of st arting.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some e ssentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new s tarters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops wil l include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have alre ady experienced in preparation for some of the activities.
\nWednesday 8 March 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nCost
\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nPle ase book a place using the link below. The Terms and conditions of bookin g can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/AD SO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO—An-Introduction/80291
\nPlease send the above information to adsotrainin g@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – an introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58464@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80326 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshop s held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of t he virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis cours e is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effective ly with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relativ ely new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxi mise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe wo rkshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller grou p working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the cou ntry.
\nThe virtual workshops wil l be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include plannin g and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admiss ion appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has e xperienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by t he opposing group to the Elected Mayor.
\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a tra iner\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners under taking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nPart One – Tuesday 27 June 2023\, 09:30-12
:30
\nPart Two – Wednesday 5 July 2023\, 09:30-12:30
Delegate s are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need t o book on 27 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two place s on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov. uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st sup> March 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online boo king form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be f ound her e.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO— Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80326
\nBooking requi rements
\nPlease send the above inform ation to adsotraining@emco uncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230627T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230627T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-working-in-a-political-environment- 3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58461@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8032 7 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’ in June 2023 via Zoom. The course will be del ivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be re quired to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which c ouncils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will b e relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help le arners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtual ly. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been br oken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, e nabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by J ohn Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field o f democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of t hese he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then T ower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 29 June 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 6 July 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are re quired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book o n the 29 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please ema il adsotraining@emcouncils .gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 20 23
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Pr actice-of-Local-Government/80327
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58465@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80326 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshop s held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of t he virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis cours e is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effective ly with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relativ ely new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxi mise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe wo rkshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller grou p working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the cou ntry.
\nThe virtual workshops wil l be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include plannin g and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admiss ion appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has e xperienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by t he opposing group to the Elected Mayor.
\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a tra iner\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners under taking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nPart One – Tuesday 27 June 2023\, 09:30-12
:30
\nPart Two – Wednesday 5 July 2023\, 09:30-12:30
Delegate s are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need t o book on 27 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two place s on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov. uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st sup> March 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online boo king form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be f ound her e.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO— Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80326
\nBooking requi rements
\nPlease send the above inform ation to adsotraining@emco uncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-working-in-a-political-environment- 3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59886@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T120000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58463@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8032 7 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’ in June 2023 via Zoom. The course will be del ivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be re quired to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which c ouncils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will b e relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help le arners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtual ly. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been br oken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, e nabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by J ohn Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field o f democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of t hese he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then T ower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 29 June 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 6 July 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are re quired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book o n the 29 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please ema il adsotraining@emcouncils .gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 20 23
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Pr actice-of-Local-Government/80327
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58836@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
For Microsoft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyn eside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230714T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230714T120000 LOCATION:Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56798@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
The meetings run from 09:30 to 12:00 (approx) and are curren tly held on Teams.
\nAnyone who would like an invitation should cont act Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230811T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230811T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South West Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-west-regional-meeting-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58466@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-DSO---An-Introduction/80293 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specific ally designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democra tic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of st arting.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some e ssentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new s tarters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops wil l include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have alre ady experienced in preparation for some of the activities.
\nTuesday 12 September 2023\, 09:30-12:30< /p>\n
Cost
\nADSO learners – < /strong>This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towar ds the Certificate or Diploma
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nPlease book a place using the link below. The Terms and conditions of boo king can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk /ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO—An-Introduction/80293
\nPlease send the abo ve information to adsotrai ning@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – an introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61018@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Fiona Rae / Maria Burton\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-inf ormation/ DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please contact Fiona Rae (frae@lambeth.gov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk)
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T130000 LOCATION:Lambeth Council @ 1 Brixton Hill\, SW2 1RW SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58467@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/80294 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. T he course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually v ia Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual worksho ps.
\nThis course is aimed at De mocratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The tar get audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scruti ny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committe es and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of t he ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Mana ger at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously a s the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nTracy has worked in Local Government s ince 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of exp erience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scruti ny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough C ouncil from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Counci l – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 20 September 2023\, 09:30 –
12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 27 September 2023\,
09:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Pl ease note that you only need to book on the 20 Sept course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner dep ending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a lea rner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nTo book a place pl ease use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditi ons of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/80294
\nPlease send the above informa tion to adsotraining@emcou ncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58468@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/80294 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. T he course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually v ia Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual worksho ps.
\nThis course is aimed at De mocratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The tar get audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scruti ny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committe es and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of t he ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Mana ger at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously a s the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nTracy has worked in Local Government s ince 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of exp erience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scruti ny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough C ouncil from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Counci l – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 20 September 2023\, 09:30 –
12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 27 September 2023\,
09:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Pl ease note that you only need to book on the 20 Sept course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner dep ending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a lea rner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nTo book a place pl ease use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditi ons of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/80294
\nPlease send the above informa tion to adsotraining@emcou ncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58469@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures/80315 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour worksh ops.
\nThis course is aimed at D emocratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understandin g of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to t hose who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especi ally Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the e nd of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include ple nary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling del egates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulator
y Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Dem
ocratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Man
ager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible f
or support to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lennox is
also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes bo
th the certificate and diploma.
Workshop One: Thursday 28 September 2023\, 09:30 –
12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 5 October 2023\, 09:
30 – 12:30
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diplo ma.
\nBooking s will open on 1st March 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only ne ed to book the workshop on 28 Sept to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nThe Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/80315
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58471@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80317 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual w orkshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meeti ngs. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democra tic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be deli vered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nT his workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe virtual workshop wi ll be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previo usly worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee gover nance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committe es and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 4 Octob
er 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11
October 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend bot h workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 4 October cour se date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nTo book a pla ce please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note tha t the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Mi nute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/ 80317
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58470@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures/80315 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour worksh ops.
\nThis course is aimed at D emocratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understandin g of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to t hose who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especi ally Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the e nd of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include ple nary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling del egates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulator
y Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Dem
ocratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Man
ager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible f
or support to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lennox is
also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes bo
th the certificate and diploma.
Workshop One: Thursday 28 September 2023\, 09:30 –
12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 5 October 2023\, 09:
30 – 12:30
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diplo ma.
\nBooking s will open on 1st March 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only ne ed to book the workshop on 28 Sept to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nThe Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/80315
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-meetings-procedures-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58837@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
For Microsoft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyn eside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T120000 LOCATION:Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58472@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80317 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual w orkshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meeti ngs. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democra tic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be deli vered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nT his workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe virtual workshop wi ll be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previo usly worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee gover nance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committe es and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 4 Octob
er 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11
October 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend bot h workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 4 October cour se date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nTo book a pla ce please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note tha t the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Mi nute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/ 80317
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60790@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T120000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-13/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61400@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Mel Harris\; Mel.Harris@wychavon.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
Please contact Mel Harris Mel.Harris@wychavon.gov.uk or Matt Berry mattberry@cannockchasedc.gov.uk for more information.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T123000 LOCATION:Remotely via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:West Midlands regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/west-midlands-regional-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58473@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Pract ice/80295 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introducti on to Company Secretarial Practice’ in November 2023. Introduction to Comp any Secretarial Practice will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops h eld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual wo rkshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the work it does and the other roles with which it in teracts.
\nThe target audience is experienced democratic and corpora te services professionals who are either involved in local authority compa nies or other corporations\, or who are interested in being so in the futu re.
\nTh e course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the fo llowing dates:
\nWorkshop 1: Wednesday 1 November 2
023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop 2: Wednesday 8 Novemb
er 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
The workshops will explore:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presenta tions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lea rn with other people from across the country.
\nDelegates are requir ed to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner de pending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a le arner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that yo u only need to book a place on 1 November to attend both workshops. The T erms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Introduc tion-to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/80295
\nPlease send the above in formation to adsotraining@ emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-introduction-to-company-secretarial -practice-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58474@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Pract ice/80295 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introducti on to Company Secretarial Practice’ in November 2023. Introduction to Comp any Secretarial Practice will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops h eld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual wo rkshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the work it does and the other roles with which it in teracts.
\nThe target audience is experienced democratic and corpora te services professionals who are either involved in local authority compa nies or other corporations\, or who are interested in being so in the futu re.
\nTh e course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the fo llowing dates:
\nWorkshop 1: Wednesday 1 November 2
023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop 2: Wednesday 8 Novemb
er 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
The workshops will explore:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presenta tions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lea rn with other people from across the country.
\nDelegates are requir ed to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner de pending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a le arner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that yo u only need to book a place on 1 November to attend both workshops. The T erms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Introduc tion-to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/80295
\nPlease send the above in formation to adsotraining@ emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-introduction-to-company-secretarial -practice-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59943@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80317 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual w orkshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at
Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings
. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic
service teams and those with a few years experience.
How
the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered
virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has b
een broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis wo rkshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bri ng pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium !
\nTrainer
\nThe workshop will be delivered b
y Julia Cleary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midl
ands Combined Authority.
Date and time
\n
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 15 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:3
0
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note th at you only need to book on 9 November course date to be able to attend bo th workshops.
\nCost
\nH ow to book a place – please note that booki ngs open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nhttps://www.emcoun cils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80622
\nTerms and Condition s of booking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above info rmation to adsotraining@em councils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-/80622 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60558@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO--Introduction-to-Health-Service-Governance/ 80655 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introductio n to Health Service Governance’ on 13th and 20th Nov ember 2023. This will be delivered as two\, three hour virtual workshops h eld via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops from 9 .30am – 12.30pm.
\nIf s o\, this course will help you understand the key questions\, drivers and d ecisions driving health service governance aiding working together. It wi ll also demonstrate how your local authority governance skills can be appl ied in another setting to aid career development.
\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS gover nance including:
\nThe workshops will include plenary prese ntations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by two experienced NH S governance professionals and former Democratic Services Managers in loca l government:
\nPart One – Monday 13 November 2023\, 09:
30-12:30
\nPart Two – Monday 20 November 2023\, 09:3
0-12:30
ADSO reserve u p to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – p lease email adsotraining@e mcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. O ur booking Terms and conditions apply
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO-%E2%80%93-Introduction-to-Health -Service-Governance/80655
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk a>.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-introduction-to-health-service-gove rnance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59944@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80317 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual w orkshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at
Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings
. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic
service teams and those with a few years experience.
How
the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered
virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has b
een broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis wo rkshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bri ng pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium !
\nTrainer
\nThe workshop will be delivered b
y Julia Cleary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midl
ands Combined Authority.
Date and time
\n
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 15 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:3
0
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note th at you only need to book on 9 November course date to be able to attend bo th workshops.
\nCost
\nH ow to book a place – please note that booki ngs open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nhttps://www.emcoun cils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80622
\nTerms and Condition s of booking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above info rmation to adsotraining@em councils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-/80622 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56799@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The meetings run from 09:30 to 12.:00 (approx) and are curre ntly held on Teams.
\nAnyone who would like an invitation should con tact Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or < a href='mailto:hrae@chippenham.gov.uk'>Heather Rae
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South West Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-west-regional-meeting-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58475@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80328 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshop s held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of t he virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis cours e is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effective ly with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relativ ely new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxi mise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe wo rkshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller grou p working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the cou ntry.
\nThe virtual workshops wil l be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include plannin g and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admiss ion appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has e xperienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by t he opposing group to the Elected Mayor.
\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a tra iner\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners under taking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nWorkshop One – Thursday 1
6 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nWorkshop Two – Wedne
sday 22 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30
Delegates are required to atte nd both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16 Nov cours e date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to b e allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Working-in-a-Politica l-Environment/80328
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. p>\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-working-in-a-political-environment- 4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60559@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO--Introduction-to-Health-Service-Governance/ 80655 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introductio n to Health Service Governance’ on 13th and 20th Nov ember 2023. This will be delivered as two\, three hour virtual workshops h eld via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops from 9 .30am – 12.30pm.
\nIf s o\, this course will help you understand the key questions\, drivers and d ecisions driving health service governance aiding working together. It wi ll also demonstrate how your local authority governance skills can be appl ied in another setting to aid career development.
\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS gover nance including:
\nThe workshops will include plenary prese ntations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by two experienced NH S governance professionals and former Democratic Services Managers in loca l government:
\nPart One – Monday 13 November 2023\, 09:
30-12:30
\nPart Two – Monday 20 November 2023\, 09:3
0-12:30
ADSO reserve u p to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – p lease email adsotraining@e mcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. O ur booking Terms and conditions apply
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO-%E2%80%93-Introduction-to-Health -Service-Governance/80655
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk a>.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231120T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231120T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-introduction-to-health-service-gove rnance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58478@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8029 7 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’ in November 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will b e required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within whi ch councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content wi ll be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also li nked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will hel p learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered vir tually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has bee n broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will p>\n
The workshops w ill include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working \, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the fie ld of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and th en Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and De puty Monitoring Officer.
\nJohn now works as a consultant in democra tic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering trai ning in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nWorkshop One
strong>: Tuesday 21 November 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop T
wo: Tuesday 28 November 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Deleg ates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only nee d to book on the 21 November course date to be able to attend both worksho ps.
\nADSO res erve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dema nd – please email adsotrai ning@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st Augu st 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking fo rm via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.< /p>\n
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-a nd-Practice-of-Local-Government/80297
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58477@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80328 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshop s held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of t he virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis cours e is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effective ly with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relativ ely new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxi mise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe wo rkshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller grou p working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the cou ntry.
\nThe virtual workshops wil l be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include plannin g and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admiss ion appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has e xperienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by t he opposing group to the Elected Mayor.
\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a tra iner\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners under taking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nWorkshop One – Thursday 1
6 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nWorkshop Two – Wedne
sday 22 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30
Delegates are required to atte nd both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16 Nov cours e date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to b e allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Working-in-a-Politica l-Environment/80328
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. p>\n
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-working-in-a-political-environment- 4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58479@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8029 7 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’ in November 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will b e required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within whi ch councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content wi ll be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also li nked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will hel p learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered vir tually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has bee n broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will p>\n
The workshops w ill include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working \, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the fie ld of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and th en Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and De puty Monitoring Officer.
\nJohn now works as a consultant in democra tic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering trai ning in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nWorkshop One
strong>: Tuesday 21 November 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop T
wo: Tuesday 28 November 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Deleg ates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only nee d to book on the 21 November course date to be able to attend both worksho ps.
\nADSO res erve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dema nd – please email adsotrai ning@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st Augu st 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking fo rm via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.< /p>\n
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-a nd-Practice-of-Local-Government/80297
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59939@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour worksh ops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Demo
cratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding o
f the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the
practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by de
mocratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to thos
e who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few ye
ars’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as
a guide.)
The content is also linked a number of modules especiall y Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Ce rtificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research fo r this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of
the workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary p resentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager
\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic S
ervices practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at B
lackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for suppor
t to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lennox is also inv
olved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes both the ce
rtificate and diploma.
Date and time
\n
\nWorkshop Two: Monday 11th Decemb
er 2023 \, 09:30 – 12:30
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023. strong>
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the workshop o n 30th November to be able to attend both workshops and attenda nce is required at both sessions.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov. uk/adso/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures-/80620
\nBooking requir ements
\nPlease send the above informa tion to adsotraining@emcou ncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Meetin gs-Procedures-/80620 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61933@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Fiona Rae / Maria Burton\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-inf ormation/ DESCRIPTION:
For more information\, please contact Fiona Rae (frae@lambeth.gov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk)
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T160000 LOCATION:Islington Town Hall SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58480@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-DSO---An-Introduction/80299 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specific ally designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democra tic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of st arting.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some e ssentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new s tarters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops wil l include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have alre ady experienced in preparation for some of the activities.
\nTuesday 5 December 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nCost
\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.
\nP lease book a place using the link below. The Terms and conditions of book ing can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO—An-Introduction/80299
\nPlease send the abov e information to adsotrain ing@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – an introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60010@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-/80626 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. T he course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually v ia Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual worksho ps.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Demo cratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the ma in principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The targe t audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this mo dule.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nTh e course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary pre sentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates t o learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Peter Foulsham.
\n< p>Peter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer . Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven o r eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democ racy.\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
Wednesday 6th December 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorks
hop Two: Wednesday 13th December 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Del egates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only n eed to book on the 20 Sept course date to be able to attend both workshops .
\nCost
\nADSO reserve up to tw o places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please e mail adsotraining@emcounci ls.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms a nd conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcounc ils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny-/80626
\nBook ing requirements
\nPlease send the abo ve information to adsotrai ning@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59940@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour worksh ops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Demo
cratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding o
f the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the
practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by de
mocratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to thos
e who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few ye
ars’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as
a guide.)
The content is also linked a number of modules especiall y Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Ce rtificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research fo r this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of
the workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary p resentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager
\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic S
ervices practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at B
lackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for suppor
t to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lennox is also inv
olved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes both the ce
rtificate and diploma.
Date and time
\n
\nWorkshop Two: Monday 11th Decemb
er 2023 \, 09:30 – 12:30
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023. strong>
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the workshop o n 30th November to be able to attend both workshops and attenda nce is required at both sessions.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov. uk/adso/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures-/80620
\nBooking requir ements
\nPlease send the above informa tion to adsotraining@emcou ncils.gov.uk.
\nDTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Meetin gs-Procedures-/80620 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-meetings-procedures-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60012@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-/80626 DESCRIPTION:
ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. T he course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually v ia Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual worksho ps.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Demo cratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the ma in principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The targe t audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this mo dule.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nTh e course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary pre sentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates t o learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Peter Foulsham.
\n< p>Peter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer . Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven o r eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democ racy.\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
Wednesday 6th December 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorks
hop Two: Wednesday 13th December 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Del egates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only n eed to book on the 20 Sept course date to be able to attend both workshops .
\nCost
\nADSO reserve up to tw o places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please e mail adsotraining@emcounci ls.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms a nd conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcounc ils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny-/80626
\nBook ing requirements
\nPlease send the abo ve information to adsotrai ning@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62063@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80911 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. < strong>Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meeti ngs. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democra tic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be deliv ered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include pl enary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling de legates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis work shop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local go vernment minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!< /p>\n
Trainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke p>\n
Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government an d has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has C lerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.
\nVicky is currently t he Committee Services Manager at London Borough of Camden and has been a D SO in London for almost 30 years and for the last 7 years has been the Com mittee Services Manager in Camden\, managing a small team servicing Counci l\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non-executive committees\, along with a range o f other bodies such as school appeals panels and tenants’ consultative com mittees. Throughout her career\, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, national and regional elections and currently serve s as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency ar ea. Vicky has been an active ADSO Member from its inception and is an ass essor for the Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday
17 January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thu
rsday 25th January 2024. 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are r equired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 17th Jan course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nHow to book a pla ce
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form vi a the link below.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found her e.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease se nd the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-just-a-minute/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62323@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T120000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-14/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62070@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures-/80912 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. I t will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are requir ed to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nThi s course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further deve lop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of wo rk areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services a nd officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a n umber of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures an d Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learn ers with their research for this module.
\nHow the course wi ll be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually vi a Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe works hops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group w orking\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the countr y.
\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been t he Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 y ears. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governa nce for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qua lifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lanc ashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Office r for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitor s.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
strong>Monday 22nd January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30
pm
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 31st January
2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here. < /strong>
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a pl ace please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease note that you only need to book the workshop on 22nd Jan to be abl e to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the ab ove information to adsotra ining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-meetings-procedures/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62064@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80911 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. < strong>Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meeti ngs. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democra tic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be deliv ered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include pl enary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling de legates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis work shop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local go vernment minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!< /p>\n
Trainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke p>\n
Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government an d has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has C lerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.
\nVicky is currently t he Committee Services Manager at London Borough of Camden and has been a D SO in London for almost 30 years and for the last 7 years has been the Com mittee Services Manager in Camden\, managing a small team servicing Counci l\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non-executive committees\, along with a range o f other bodies such as school appeals panels and tenants’ consultative com mittees. Throughout her career\, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, national and regional elections and currently serve s as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency ar ea. Vicky has been an active ADSO Member from its inception and is an ass essor for the Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday
17 January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thu
rsday 25th January 2024. 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are r equired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 17th Jan course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nHow to book a pla ce
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form vi a the link below.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found her e.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease se nd the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-just-a-minute/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62076@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-/80913 DESCRIPTION:Please try to re-book this as it was noted as full on EMC website in error
\nADSO is hosting a virtual it’s highly popular course ‘Overview and Sc rutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour worksho ps. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. p>\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democrati c Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main pr inciples\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target aud ience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to e quip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe cou rse will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning exper ience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nT he workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presen tations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to l earn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers – Tr acy Tiff & Peter Foulsham
\nTracy has worked in Local Gover nment since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Bo rough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – We st Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrut iny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, pr eviously as the Scrutiny Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eight or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO ’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 30th January 2024\,
9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 6th February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required t o attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 Jan course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the lin k below. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov. uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-overview-and-scrutiny/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62071@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures-/80912 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. I t will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are requir ed to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nThi s course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further deve lop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of wo rk areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services a nd officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a n umber of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures an d Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learn ers with their research for this module.
\nHow the course wi ll be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually vi a Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe works hops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group w orking\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the countr y.
\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been t he Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 y ears. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governa nce for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qua lifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lanc ashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Office r for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitor s.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
strong>Monday 22nd January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30
pm
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 31st January
2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here. < /strong>
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a pl ace please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease note that you only need to book the workshop on 22nd Jan to be abl e to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the ab ove information to adsotra ining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240131T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240131T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-meetings-procedures/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62083@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government-/809 14 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtua l three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course i s aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understa nding of the legal framework within which councils and combined authoritie s operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be rele vant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and to of ficers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help l earners with their research for this module.
\nHow the cours e will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtuall y via Zoom. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will em>
\nThe workshops will include p lenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling d elegates to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Williams and Tracy Couper
\nJohn has over 3
0 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, govern
ance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service
at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was al
so appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John now
works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extens
ive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also
an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
Tracy Couper has been Democratic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and D eputy Monitoring Officer since 2015. This is her 36th year in Democratic Services and previously she has held senior roles at Bedfordshi re County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council durin g the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her c areer at Huntingdonshire District Council. She has been Clerk to the Fire Authority whilst at Bedfordshire and more recently involved in the establ ishment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One: T
hursday 1st February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorks
hop Two: Thursday 8th February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
p>\n
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please no te that you only need to book on 1st Feb course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here.< /a>
\nPlease email a dsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner pl ace.
\nTo book a plac e please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.u k.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-law-and-practice-of-local-gover nment/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62232@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Mel Harris\; Mel.Harris@wychavon.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:Please contact Mel Harris Mel.Harris@wychavon.gov.uk or Matt Berry mattberry@cannockchasedc.gov.uk for more information.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T120000 LOCATION:Remotely via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:West Midlands regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/west-midlands-regional-meeting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61362@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson\; Michael.Robson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:Please contact either Michael Robson Michael.Robson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk or Shauna Healey shaunahealey@merseyfire.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T120000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61934@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Fiona Rae / Maria Burton\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-inf ormation/ DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please contact Fiona Rae (frae@lambeth.gov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk)
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T130000 LOCATION:Camden Town Hall SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62077@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-/80913 DESCRIPTION:Please try to re-book this as it was noted as full on EMC website in error
\nADSO is hosting a virtual it’s highly popular course ‘Overview and Sc rutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour worksho ps. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. p>\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democrati c Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main pr inciples\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target aud ience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to e quip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe cou rse will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning exper ience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nT he workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presen tations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to l earn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers – Tr acy Tiff & Peter Foulsham
\nTracy has worked in Local Gover nment since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Bo rough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – We st Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrut iny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, pr eviously as the Scrutiny Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eight or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO ’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 30th January 2024\,
9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 6th February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required t o attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 Jan course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the lin k below. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov. uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-overview-and-scrutiny/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62084@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government-/809 14 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtua l three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course i s aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understa nding of the legal framework within which councils and combined authoritie s operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be rele vant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and to of ficers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help l earners with their research for this module.
\nHow the cours e will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtuall y via Zoom. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will em>
\nThe workshops will include p lenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling d elegates to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Williams and Tracy Couper
\nJohn has over 3
0 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, govern
ance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service
at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was al
so appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John now
works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extens
ive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also
an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
Tracy Couper has been Democratic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and D eputy Monitoring Officer since 2015. This is her 36th year in Democratic Services and previously she has held senior roles at Bedfordshi re County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council durin g the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her c areer at Huntingdonshire District Council. She has been Clerk to the Fire Authority whilst at Bedfordshire and more recently involved in the establ ishment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One: T
hursday 1st February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorks
hop Two: Thursday 8th February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
p>\n
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please no te that you only need to book on 1st Feb course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here.< /a>
\nPlease email a dsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner pl ace.
\nTo book a plac e please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.u k.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-law-and-practice-of-local-gover nment/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62089@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO--Introduction-to-Health-Service-Governance- /80915 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introductio n to Health Service Governance’. This will be delivered as two\, three-ho ur virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nContent
The workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
\nThe workshops will include p lenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling d elegates to learn with other people from across the country.
\nJohn Thorpe is F oundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Tr ust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.
\nMatthew Kane is Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Mo nitoring Officer at two district councils in north Derbyshire.
\nWorkshop One – Monday
11th March 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Monday 18th March 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place p>\n
To book a place please use the online booking form via the link bel ow. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nPlea se send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T163000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-introduction-to-health-service- governance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62095@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/-ADSO---Ethics-Standards-/80916 DESCRIPTION:ADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards. The course will be delivered as two\, three-hour long wor kshops held virtually.
\nAudience
\nThis cour se is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their unde rstanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the pra ctical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democr atic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those wh o are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standa rds.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virtual workshops.
\nWorkshop 1
\nWorkshop 2
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country. This will also provi de great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details wi th each other for future reference and information sharing.
\n
\nTracy has worked in L
ocal Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She ha
s a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Ov
erview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Nort
hampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Co
uncil – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in
the field of Democratic Services.
Peter Sass is the Head of Govern ance & Deputy Monitoring Officer. (Wandsworth) serving Richmond and Wandsw orth Councils He has 35 years’ experience in numerous governance roles\; m ainly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral registration an d has worked at all tiers of local government including a parish council.< /p>\n
Dates and times
\nWorkshop One –
strong>Tuesday 12th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n
Workshop Two – Tuesday 19th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30p
m
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 12th March course date to b e able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a lea rner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and C onditions of booking can be found here.
\nBooki ng requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-ethics-and-standards/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62097@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment-/80917 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\, virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at D emocratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to demo cratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nThe c ontent is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Governme nt\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegat es learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual worksho ps.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops are desi gned to be interactive and include a lot of smaller group working and case studies. Participants are encouraged to take an active part in the course and to learn from the experiences of other delegates from across the coun try.
\nTrainers – Michael Robson & Rachel Basham
\nMichael has recently taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Authority\, previously working in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michae l has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including regulat ory and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admi ssion appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly wh en the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Boa rd as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a t rainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners und ertaking the Certificate in Democratic Services.
\nRachel has over f ifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Services and Leadership teams. Her current substan tive post is Member Services Manager at Surrey County Council\, although s he is currently on a 12-month secondment at Woking Borough Council\, provi ding additional strategic support to their Leadership team. Rachel is a Ci ty and Guilds qualified adult trainer alongside being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in Democratic Services and the Charter for Member De velopment.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop
One – Tuesday 12th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Wednesday 20th March 2024\, 9
.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both worksh ops. Please note that you only need to book on 12th March cour se date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be all ocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below . Terms and conditions for booking can be found here< u>.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease s end the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-working-in-a-political-environm ent/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62499@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Rebecca Owen\; 01455 255879\; Rebecca.Owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T113000 LOCATION:via Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East Midlands Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-midlands-regional-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62090@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO--Introduction-to-Health-Service-Governance- /80915 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introductio n to Health Service Governance’. This will be delivered as two\, three-ho ur virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nContent
The workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
\nThe workshops will include p lenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling d elegates to learn with other people from across the country.
\nJohn Thorpe is F oundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Tr ust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.
\nMatthew Kane is Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Mo nitoring Officer at two district councils in north Derbyshire.
\nWorkshop One – Monday
11th March 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Monday 18th March 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place p>\n
To book a place please use the online booking form via the link bel ow. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nPlea se send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T163000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-introduction-to-health-service- governance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62096@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/-ADSO---Ethics-Standards-/80916 DESCRIPTION:ADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards. The course will be delivered as two\, three-hour long wor kshops held virtually.
\nAudience
\nThis cour se is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their unde rstanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the pra ctical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democr atic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those wh o are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standa rds.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virtual workshops.
\nWorkshop 1
\nWorkshop 2
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country. This will also provi de great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details wi th each other for future reference and information sharing.
\n
\nTracy has worked in L
ocal Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She ha
s a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Ov
erview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Nort
hampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Co
uncil – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in
the field of Democratic Services.
Peter Sass is the Head of Govern ance & Deputy Monitoring Officer. (Wandsworth) serving Richmond and Wandsw orth Councils He has 35 years’ experience in numerous governance roles\; m ainly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral registration an d has worked at all tiers of local government including a parish council.< /p>\n
Dates and times
\nWorkshop One –
strong>Tuesday 12th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n
Workshop Two – Tuesday 19th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30p
m
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 12th March course date to b e able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a lea rner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and C onditions of booking can be found here.
\nBooki ng requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-ethics-and-standards/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62098@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment-/80917 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\, virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at D emocratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to demo cratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nThe c ontent is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Governme nt\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegat es learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual worksho ps.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops are desi gned to be interactive and include a lot of smaller group working and case studies. Participants are encouraged to take an active part in the course and to learn from the experiences of other delegates from across the coun try.
\nTrainers – Michael Robson & Rachel Basham
\nMichael has recently taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Authority\, previously working in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michae l has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including regulat ory and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admi ssion appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly wh en the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Boa rd as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a t rainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners und ertaking the Certificate in Democratic Services.
\nRachel has over f ifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Services and Leadership teams. Her current substan tive post is Member Services Manager at Surrey County Council\, although s he is currently on a 12-month secondment at Woking Borough Council\, provi ding additional strategic support to their Leadership team. Rachel is a Ci ty and Guilds qualified adult trainer alongside being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in Democratic Services and the Charter for Member De velopment.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop
One – Tuesday 12th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Wednesday 20th March 2024\, 9
.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both worksh ops. Please note that you only need to book on 12th March cour se date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be all ocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below . Terms and conditions for booking can be found here< u>.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease s end the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-working-in-a-political-environm ent/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63017@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Georgia Latham/Rachel Gibbons DESCRIPTION:Please contact Georgia Latham (Georgia.latham@stockport.gov.uk)or Rachel Gibbons (RachelGibbons@wigan.gov.uk) for more information
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T120000 LOCATION:MS Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North West Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-west-regional-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62765@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T120000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-15/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62101@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-Democratic-Services-Officer--- An-Introduction-/80918 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specific ally designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democra tic Services\, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop.
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Demo cratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.
\nHow the co urse will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtu ally\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller gr oup working\, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Millichap
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner havi ng been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and it s governance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work throug h the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Cl erked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience o f both Committee and Executive arrangements.
\nDate and time
\nWednesday 17th April 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nCost
\nHow to book a place
\nPlease book a place using the link below.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here
\nB ooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk< /a>.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-democratic-services-officer-an- introduction/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62107@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO-Structures-and-Functions-/80919 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be deli vered as two\, three-hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates wi ll be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nLocal government in England and Wales is complex and constantly evolving. The wo rkshops will help learners to be more effective in their roles by:
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services O fficers who wish to develop their understanding of the different kinds of local authorities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider governmen t landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relative ly new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Council and Governance module o f the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for th is module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates lear ning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller g roup working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers – Ian Curtis and Fabiola Fuschi
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK f or more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Cou ncil in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’ s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Retu rning Officer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries a nd Solicitors.
\nFabiola has been a Democratic Service Officer since 2014\, across three authorities in Greater Manchester\, currently with Ro chdale Borough Council. Fabiola supports decision making and scrutiny comm ittees as well as school admission appeals\, independent review panels and Elections. Fabiola has previously completed the ADSO Certificate which sh e found pivotal in consolidating her knowledge and understanding of local government law and practice.
\nFabiola has also achieved qualificati ons in training\, and she is passionate about supporting colleagues using her knowledge and experience.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 18th April 2024\, 9.
30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25th April 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to at tend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 18th April to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease contact adsotraining@emcouncils.gov. uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nPlease book a place using our online bookin g form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the first s ession to attend both. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here< /strong>.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Structures and Functions URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-structures-and-functions/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62108@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO-Structures-and-Functions-/80919 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be deli vered as two\, three-hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates wi ll be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nLocal government in England and Wales is complex and constantly evolving. The wo rkshops will help learners to be more effective in their roles by:
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services O fficers who wish to develop their understanding of the different kinds of local authorities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider governmen t landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relative ly new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Council and Governance module o f the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for th is module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates lear ning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller g roup working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers – Ian Curtis and Fabiola Fuschi
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK f or more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Cou ncil in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’ s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Retu rning Officer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries a nd Solicitors.
\nFabiola has been a Democratic Service Officer since 2014\, across three authorities in Greater Manchester\, currently with Ro chdale Borough Council. Fabiola supports decision making and scrutiny comm ittees as well as school admission appeals\, independent review panels and Elections. Fabiola has previously completed the ADSO Certificate which sh e found pivotal in consolidating her knowledge and understanding of local government law and practice.
\nFabiola has also achieved qualificati ons in training\, and she is passionate about supporting colleagues using her knowledge and experience.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 18th April 2024\, 9.
30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25th April 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to at tend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 18th April to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease contact adsotraining@emcouncils.gov. uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nPlease book a place using our online bookin g form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the first s ession to attend both. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here< /strong>.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Structures and Functions URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-structures-and-functions/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62065@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’ wh ich will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Del egates will be required to attend both.
\nAudienc e
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers wh o are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nTo maximise the delegates learning experience the course ha s been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will inclu de plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabli ng delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a loc al government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing med ium!
\nTrainers
\nMichelle Beaumont is curre ntly a Democratic Services Manager at the London Borough of Richmond and h as worked in Democratic and Member Services at both the London boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth and Spelthorne Borough Council since 2013. She ha s also been an active ADSO member holding several positions including join t Company Secretary (2020-21)\, Qualifications Manager (2021-present) and assessor (2018 – present). Michelle was recently appointed Training Office r for NACO having managed both the Richmond and Wandsworth Civic Office. M ichelle also supports the elections for Richmond and Spelthorne as senior presiding officer and assistant count supervisor. Outside of work Michelle is a keen runner and runs a marathon every year for the Mayor’s charities .
\nKaren Widdowson is currently Democratic Services Manager and Dep uty Monitoring Officer at Charnwood Borough Council. She is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having worked in the profession for 20+ years across all key areas of Democratic Services including meetings and c ivic support\, member development\, scrutiny\, citizenship and elections. Karen has worked for several types of local authority which has built up extensive knowledge and experience about local government decision making and different political arrangements. Karen is also an ADSO qualification s assessor and trainer\, and an Independent Person for Sheffield and Barns ley Councils.
\nDate and time
\nWorks
hop One: Thursday 16th May 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 23rd May 2024 9.30am-
12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16th May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nHow to book a place
\nTo bo ok a place please use the online booking form available on the following w ebpage:
\nADSO – Just a Minute (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nTerms and conditions for bo oking can be found here< /strong>.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-just-a-minute-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62066@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’ wh ich will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Del egates will be required to attend both.
\nAudienc e
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers wh o are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nTo maximise the delegates learning experience the course ha s been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will inclu de plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabli ng delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a loc al government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing med ium!
\nTrainers
\nMichelle Beaumont is curre ntly a Democratic Services Manager at the London Borough of Richmond and h as worked in Democratic and Member Services at both the London boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth and Spelthorne Borough Council since 2013. She ha s also been an active ADSO member holding several positions including join t Company Secretary (2020-21)\, Qualifications Manager (2021-present) and assessor (2018 – present). Michelle was recently appointed Training Office r for NACO having managed both the Richmond and Wandsworth Civic Office. M ichelle also supports the elections for Richmond and Spelthorne as senior presiding officer and assistant count supervisor. Outside of work Michelle is a keen runner and runs a marathon every year for the Mayor’s charities .
\nKaren Widdowson is currently Democratic Services Manager and Dep uty Monitoring Officer at Charnwood Borough Council. She is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having worked in the profession for 20+ years across all key areas of Democratic Services including meetings and c ivic support\, member development\, scrutiny\, citizenship and elections. Karen has worked for several types of local authority which has built up extensive knowledge and experience about local government decision making and different political arrangements. Karen is also an ADSO qualification s assessor and trainer\, and an Independent Person for Sheffield and Barns ley Councils.
\nDate and time
\nWorks
hop One: Thursday 16th May 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 23rd May 2024 9.30am-
12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16th May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nHow to book a place
\nTo bo ok a place please use the online booking form available on the following w ebpage:
\nADSO – Just a Minute (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nTerms and conditions for bo oking can be found here< /strong>.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-just-a-minute-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61935@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Fiona Rae / Maria Burton\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-inf ormation/ DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please contact Fiona Rae (frae@lambeth.gov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk)
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T160000 LOCATION:tbc SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62072@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. I t will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are requir ed to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nThi s course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further deve lop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of wo rk areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services a nd officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a n umber of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures an d Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learn ers with their research for this module.
\nHow the course wi ll be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually vi a Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe works hops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group w orking\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the countr y.
\nTrainers
\nFabiola Fuschi has been a De mocratic Service Officer since 2014\, across three authorities in Greater Manchester\, currently with Rochdale Borough Council. Fabiola supports dec ision making and scrutiny committees as well as school admission appeals\, independent review panels and Elections. Fabiola has previously completed the ADSO Certificate which she found pivotal in consolidating her knowled ge and understanding of local government law and practice.
\nIan Cur tis is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more t han thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in L ancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statuto ry Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Off icer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solici tors.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
Wednesday 19th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Meetings Procedures (emcouncils. gov.uk)
\nPlease note that you only need to book the wor kshop on 19th June to be able to attend both workshops and atte ndance is required at both sessions.
\nBooking requ irements
\nADSO is hosting its highly popular course ‘Overview and Scru tiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops . Delegates will be required to attend both.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wis h to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and method ology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who nee d an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics t o support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will hel p learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the co urse will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered in tw o workshops to maximise delegates learning experience.
\nThe wor kshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentation s\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn w ith delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nTracy Tiff has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Dem
ocratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in
governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuabl
e experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\
, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 20
21\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
Peter Foulsham is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Cou ncil\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrutin y Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eigh t or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Dem ocracy.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop On
e: Monday 24th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Plea se note that you only need to book on 24th June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost p>\n
Please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a le arner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webp age:
\nADSO – Overview and Scrutiny (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nThe te rms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nBooking requi rements
\nADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. I t will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are requir ed to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nThi s course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further deve lop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of wo rk areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services a nd officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a n umber of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures an d Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learn ers with their research for this module.
\nHow the course wi ll be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually vi a Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe works hops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group w orking\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the countr y.
\nTrainers
\nFabiola Fuschi has been a De mocratic Service Officer since 2014\, across three authorities in Greater Manchester\, currently with Rochdale Borough Council. Fabiola supports dec ision making and scrutiny committees as well as school admission appeals\, independent review panels and Elections. Fabiola has previously completed the ADSO Certificate which she found pivotal in consolidating her knowled ge and understanding of local government law and practice.
\nIan Cur tis is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more t han thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in L ancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statuto ry Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Off icer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solici tors.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
Wednesday 19th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Meetings Procedures (emcouncils. gov.uk)
\nPlease note that you only need to book the wor kshop on 19th June to be able to attend both workshops and atte ndance is required at both sessions.
\nBooking requ irements
\nADSO is hosting its highly popular course ‘Overview and Scru tiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops . Delegates will be required to attend both.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wis h to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and method ology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who nee d an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics t o support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will hel p learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the co urse will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered in tw o workshops to maximise delegates learning experience.
\nThe wor kshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentation s\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn w ith delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nTracy Tiff has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Dem
ocratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in
governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuabl
e experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\
, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 20
21\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
Peter Foulsham is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Cou ncil\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrutin y Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eigh t or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Dem ocracy.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop On
e: Monday 24th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Plea se note that you only need to book on 24th June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost p>\n
Please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a le arner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webp age:
\nADSO – Overview and Scrutiny (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nThe te rms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nBooking requi rements
\nADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, three- hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal fra mework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to de mocratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe c ontent is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\n< strong>How the course will be delivered
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller g roup working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nJohn Williams has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, gove rnance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the servic e at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John n ow works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has exte nsive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is als o an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nTracy Couper has been Democrat ic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer since 2015. This is her 36th year i n Democratic Services and previously she has held senior roles at Bedfords hire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council dur ing the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her career at Huntingdonshire District Council. She has been Clerk to the Fi re Authority whilst at Bedfordshire and more recently involved in the esta blishment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One:
Tuesday 2nd July 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop
Two: Tuesday 9th July 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
< strong>Please note that you only need to book on 2nd July cours e date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost< /strong>
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the follo wing webpage:
\nADSO – Law and Practice of L ocal Government (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nBooking requiremen ts
\nADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, three- hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal fra mework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to de mocratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe c ontent is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\n< strong>How the course will be delivered
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller g roup working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nJohn Williams has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, gove rnance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the servic e at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John n ow works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has exte nsive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is als o an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nTracy Couper has been Democrat ic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer since 2015. This is her 36th year i n Democratic Services and previously she has held senior roles at Bedfords hire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council dur ing the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her career at Huntingdonshire District Council. She has been Clerk to the Fi re Authority whilst at Bedfordshire and more recently involved in the esta blishment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One:
Tuesday 2nd July 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop
Two: Tuesday 9th July 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
< strong>Please note that you only need to book on 2nd July cours e date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost< /strong>
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the follo wing webpage:
\nADSO – Law and Practice of L ocal Government (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nBooking requiremen ts
\nPlease contact either Michael Robson Michael.Robson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk or Shauna Healey shaunahealey@merseyfire.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T130000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62102@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; TBC DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. This is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop.
\nAudienc e
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Serv ices Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. Spe cifically designed for those taking their first steps into the world of De mocratic Services\, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve week s of starting.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the wo rkshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegate s to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTraine rs
\nMichael Robson has recently taken up a senior governa nce role in the North of Tyne Combined Authority\, previously working in t he Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. D uring this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functio ns\, including regulatory and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 200 2\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbul ence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committ ees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Board as a representative for combined and themed autho rities. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor wor king with learners undertaking the Certificate in Democratic Services.
\nRachel Basham has over fifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Services and Leadersh ip teams. Her current substantive post is Member Services Manager at Surre y County Council\, although she is currently on a 12-month secondment at W oking Borough Council\, providing additional strategic support to their Le adership team. Rachel is a City and Guilds qualified adult trainer alongsi de being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in Democratic Services and the Charter for Member Development.
\nDate and time
\nThursday 11th July 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n< strong>Cost
\nHow to book a place
\n< p>To book a place please use the online booking form available on the foll owing webpage:\nADSO – Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An Introduction ( emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nBooking requirements
\nADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introd uction’ held via Zoom.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and m eet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at newly a ppointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understand ing of their role. Specifically designed for those taking their first st eps into the world of Democratic Services\, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of starting.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, an d by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group worki ng\, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues from across the country.< /p>\n
Trainers
\nPeter Foulsham is the Democrati c Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his workin g life Peter has always been involved in training and development and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is a lso an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nKaren Widdow son is the Democratic Services Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer\, Cha rnwood Borough Council . She is an experienced Democratic Services practit ioner having worked in the profession for 20+ years across all key areas o f Democratic Services including meetings and civic support\, member develo pment\, scrutiny\, citizenship and elections. Karen has worked for severa l types of local authority which has built up extensive knowledge and expe rience about local government decision making and different political arra ngements. Karen is also an ADSO qualifications assessor and trainer\, and an Independent Person for Sheffield and Barnsley Councils.
\nThursday 12th September 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nCost
\nH ow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Becoming a Democrati c Services Officer – An Introduction (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nThe t erms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introductio n to Health Service Governance’. This will be delivered as two\, three-ho ur virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nBenefits
\nIf so\, this course will help you understand the key questions\, drivers and decis ions driving health service governance aiding working together. It will a lso demonstrate how your local authority governance skills can be applied in another setting to aid career development.
\nContent
\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentatio ns\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Roya l Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager a t Leicester City Council.
\nMatthew Kane is Associate Director of Co rporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two district councils in n orth Derbyshire.
\nDate and time
\nWo
rkshop One – Monday 16th September 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30p
m
\nWorkshop Two – Monday 23rd September
2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Cost
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Introduction to Health Service Governance ( emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be fou
nd here
Booking requirements
\n< ul>\nADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introductio n to Health Service Governance’. This will be delivered as two\, three-ho ur virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nBenefits
\nIf so\, this course will help you understand the key questions\, drivers and decis ions driving health service governance aiding working together. It will a lso demonstrate how your local authority governance skills can be applied in another setting to aid career development.
\nContent
\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentatio ns\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Roya l Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager a t Leicester City Council.
\nMatthew Kane is Associate Director of Co rporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two district councils in n orth Derbyshire.
\nDate and time
\nWo
rkshop One – Monday 16th September 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30p
m
\nWorkshop Two – Monday 23rd September
2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Cost
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Introduction to Health Service Governance ( emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be fou
nd here
Booking requirements
\n< ul>\nFull details to follow when bookings open on on 1
Full details to follow when bookings open on on 1
Please contact either Michael Robson Michael.Robson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk or Shauna Healey shaunahealey@merseyfire.gov.uk
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T143000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62068@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. < strong>Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meeti ngs. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democra tic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be deliv ered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include pl enary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling de legates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis work shop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local go vernment minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!< /p>\n
Trainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke p>\n
Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government an d has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has C lerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.
\nVicky is currently t he Committee Services Manager at London Borough of Camden and has been a D SO in London for almost 30 years and for the last 7 years has been the Com mittee Services Manager in Camden\, managing a small team servicing Counci l\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non-executive committees\, along with a range o f other bodies such as school appeals panels and tenants’ consultative com mittees. Throughout her career\, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, national and regional elections and currently serve s as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency ar ea. Vicky has been an active ADSO Member from its inception and is an ass essor for the Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 7
th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two:<
/strong> Thursday 14th November 2024. 9.30am-12.30pm
De legates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book onto one course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nHow to book a plac e
\nBookings for Oc tober to December open on 1st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.< /p>\n
Terms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above infor mation to adsotraining@emc ouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-just-a-minute-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62099@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\, virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at D emocratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to demo cratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nThe c ontent is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Governme nt\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegat es learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual worksho ps.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops are desi gned to be interactive and include a lot of smaller group working and case studies. Participants are encouraged to take an active part in the course and to learn from the experiences of other delegates from across the coun try.
\nTrainers – Michael Robson & Rachel Basham
\nMichael has recently taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Authority\, previously working in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michae l has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including regulat ory and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admi ssion appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly wh en the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Boa rd as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a t rainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners und ertaking the Certificate in Democratic Services.
\nRachel has over f ifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Services and Leadership teams. Her current substan tive post is Member Services Manager at Surrey County Council\, although s he is currently on a 12-month secondment at Woking Borough Council\, provi ding additional strategic support to their Leadership team. Rachel is a Ci ty and Guilds qualified adult trainer alongside being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in Democratic Services and the Charter for Member De velopment.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop
One – Tuesday 12th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Tuesday 19th November 2024\
, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both wor kshops. Please note that you only need to book on one course date to be a ble to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learne r place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a p lace please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and con ditions for booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above in formation to adsotraining@ emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-working-in-a-political-environm ent-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62093@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introductio n to Health Service Governance’. This will be delivered as two\, three-ho ur virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nContent
The workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
\nThe workshops will include p lenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling d elegates to learn with other people from across the country.
\nJohn Thorpe is F oundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Tr ust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.
\nMatthew Kane is Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Mo nitoring Officer at two district councils in north Derbyshire.
\nWorkshop One: Wednesd
ay 13th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop
Two: Wednesday 20th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for Oct ober to December open on 1st August 2024
\n< p>To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here. \nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-introduction-to-health-service- governance-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62069@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. < strong>Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meeti ngs. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democra tic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be deliv ered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include pl enary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling de legates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis work shop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local go vernment minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!< /p>\n
Trainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke p>\n
Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government an d has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has C lerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.
\nVicky is currently t he Committee Services Manager at London Borough of Camden and has been a D SO in London for almost 30 years and for the last 7 years has been the Com mittee Services Manager in Camden\, managing a small team servicing Counci l\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non-executive committees\, along with a range o f other bodies such as school appeals panels and tenants’ consultative com mittees. Throughout her career\, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, national and regional elections and currently serve s as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency ar ea. Vicky has been an active ADSO Member from its inception and is an ass essor for the Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 7
th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two:<
/strong> Thursday 14th November 2024. 9.30am-12.30pm
De legates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on to one workshop to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for Octo ber to December open on 1st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above inform ation to adsotraining@emco uncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-just-a-minute-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62100@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\, virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at D emocratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to demo cratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nThe c ontent is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Governme nt\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegat es learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual worksho ps.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops are desi gned to be interactive and include a lot of smaller group working and case studies. Participants are encouraged to take an active part in the course and to learn from the experiences of other delegates from across the coun try.
\nTrainers – Michael Robson & Rachel Basham
\nMichael has recently taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Authority\, previously working in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michae l has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including regulat ory and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admi ssion appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly wh en the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Boa rd as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a t rainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners und ertaking the Certificate in Democratic Services.
\nRachel has over f ifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Services and Leadership teams. Her current substan tive post is Member Services Manager at Surrey County Council\, although s he is currently on a 12-month secondment at Woking Borough Council\, provi ding additional strategic support to their Leadership team. Rachel is a Ci ty and Guilds qualified adult trainer alongside being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in Democratic Services and the Charter for Member De velopment.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop
One – Tuesday 12th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Tuesday 19th November 2024\
, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both wor kshops. Please note that you only need to book on one course date to be a ble to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learne r place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a p lace please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and con ditions for booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above in formation to adsotraining@ emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-working-in-a-political-environm ent-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62081@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual it’s highly popular course ‘Overvi ew and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hou r workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual wor kshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of th e main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The t arget audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scru tiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Commit tees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for thi s module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\n< p>The course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learn ing experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. \nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plen ary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling dele gates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTra iners – Tracy Tiff & Peter Foulsham
\nTracy has worked in L ocal Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She ha s a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Ov erview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Nort hampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Co uncil – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Peter has been involved in tr aining and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADS O in this role over the past eight or nine years. Peter is also an assess or on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nDate and time
\nOverview & Scrutiny
\nWorksho p One: Wednesday 20th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 27th November 20 24\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on to one course date t o be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The terms and conditions o f booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-overview-and-scrutiny-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62094@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introductio n to Health Service Governance’. This will be delivered as two\, three-ho ur virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nContent
The workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
\nThe workshops will include p lenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling d elegates to learn with other people from across the country.
\nJohn Thorpe is F oundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Tr ust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.
\nMatthew Kane is Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Mo nitoring Officer at two district councils in north Derbyshire.
\nWorkshop One: Wednesd
ay 13th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop
Two: Wednesday 20th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for Oct ober to December open on 1st August 2024
\n< p>To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here. \nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-introduction-to-health-service- governance-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62082@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual it’s highly popular course ‘Overvi ew and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hou r workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual wor kshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of th e main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The t arget audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scru tiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Commit tees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for thi s module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\n< p>The course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learn ing experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. \nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plen ary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling dele gates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTra iners – Tracy Tiff & Peter Foulsham
\nTracy has worked in L ocal Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She ha s a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Ov erview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Nort hampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Co uncil – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Peter has been involved in tr aining and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADS O in this role over the past eight or nine years. Peter is also an assess or on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nDate and time
\nOverview & Scrutiny
\nWorksho p One: Wednesday 20th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 27th November 20 24\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on to one course date t o be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The terms and conditions o f booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-overview-and-scrutiny-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62074@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. I t will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are requir ed to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nThi s course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further deve lop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of wo rk areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services a nd officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a n umber of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures an d Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learn ers with their research for this module.
\nHow the course wi ll be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually vi a Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe works hops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group w orking\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the countr y.
\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been t he Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 y ears. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governa nce for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qua lifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lanc ashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Office r for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitor s.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
strong>Thursday 28th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n
Cost
\nTerms and condi tions for booking can be found here.
\n< p>How to book a place\nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use the online bookin g form via the link below.
\nPlease note that you only need to book on to one workshop to be able to attend both workshops and attenda nce is required at both sessions.
\nBooking require ments
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. < /strong>
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-meetings-procedures-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62087@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtua l three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course i s aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understa nding of the legal framework within which councils and combined authoritie s operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be rele vant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and to of ficers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help l earners with their research for this module.
\nHow the cours e will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtuall y via Zoom. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will em>
\nThe workshops will include p lenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling d elegates to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Williams and Tracy Couper
\nJohn has over 3
0 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, govern
ance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service
at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was al
so appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John now
works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extens
ive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also
an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
Tracy Couper has been Democratic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and D eputy Monitoring Officer since 2015. This is her 36th year in Democratic Services and previously she has held senior roles at Bedfordshi re County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council durin g the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her c areer at Huntingdonshire District Council. She has been Clerk to the Fire Authority whilst at Bedfordshire and more recently involved in the establ ishment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 4th
December 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11
Delegates are re quired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book o n to one course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nTerms and conditions for booki ng can be found here.
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wis h to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\n< h3>Booking requirements\nPlease send the above informa tion to adsotraining@emcou ncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-law-and-practice-of-local-gover nment-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62075@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. I t will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are requir ed to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nThi s course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further deve lop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of wo rk areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services a nd officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a n umber of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures an d Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learn ers with their research for this module.
\nHow the course wi ll be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually vi a Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe works hops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group w orking\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the countr y.
\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been t he Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 y ears. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governa nce for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qua lifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lanc ashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Office r for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitor s.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
strong>Thursday 28th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n
Cost
\nTerms and condi tions for booking can be found here.
\n< p>How to book a place\nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use the online bookin g form via the link below.
\nPlease note that you only need to book on to one workshop to be able to attend both workshops and attenda nce is required at both sessions.
\nBooking require ments
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. < /strong>
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-meetings-procedures-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62104@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; TBC DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specific ally designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democra tic Services\, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop.
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Demo cratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.
\nHow the co urse will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtu ally\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller gr oup working\, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Millichap
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner havi ng been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and it s governance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work throug h the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Cl erked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience o f both Committee and Executive arrangements.
\nDate and time
\nTuesday 10th December 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm p>\n
Cost
\nHow to book a plac e
\nBookings for Oct ober to December open on 1st August 2024
\n< p>Please book a place using the link below.\nTerms and conditions f or booking can be found here
\nBooking requireme nts
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-democratic-services-officer-an- introduction-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62088@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240328T114359Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pr actice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtua l three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course i s aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understa nding of the legal framework within which councils and combined authoritie s operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be rele vant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and to of ficers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help l earners with their research for this module.
\nHow the cours e will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtuall y via Zoom. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will em>
\nThe workshops will include p lenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling d elegates to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Williams and Tracy Couper
\nJohn has over 3
0 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, govern
ance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service
at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was al
so appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John now
works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extens
ive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also
an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
Tracy Couper has been Democratic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and D eputy Monitoring Officer since 2015. This is her 36th year in Democratic Services and previously she has held senior roles at Bedfordshi re County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council durin g the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her c areer at Huntingdonshire District Council. She has been Clerk to the Fire Authority whilst at Bedfordshire and more recently involved in the establ ishment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 4th
December 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11
Delegates are re quired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book o n to one course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nTerms and conditions for booki ng can be found here.
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wis h to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\n< h3>Booking requirements\nPlease send the above informa tion to adsotraining@emcou ncils.gov.uk.
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-law-and-practice-of-local-gover nment-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR