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 required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
Audience
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish 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 will help learners with their research for this module.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will seek to:
- Explore and better understand the differences between the roles and responsibilities of elected members and officers.
- Examine the legal, constitutional and procedural framework regulating the conduct of members and officers.
- Enhance your understanding of the political environment around you.
- Develop your knowledge and skills of how to operate effectively in a political environment.
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
Trainer
The virtual workshops will 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 Planning and Scrutiny committees, the Health & Wellbeing board and School Admission appeals. Since electing its first 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 Mayor.
Michael serves 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 with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
Date and time
- Thursday 29 September 2022, 9:30 – 12:30
- Wednesday 5 October 2022, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 29 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
How to book a place
To 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 order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Booking link: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80049
For the terms and conditions for booking visit www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course
All costs subject to VAT.
ADSO reserves 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.
Virtual Platfor
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a new, interactive, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
Audience
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding 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 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 modules especially 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.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually, and by the end of the workshop you will:
- Understand how decisions are made and reported and your role in supporting this, both in and out of meetings
- Constitutional issues of meetings- quorums, points of order
- Dealing with motions and voting including amendments, adjournments and deferrals
- Have a sense of how accountability and good governance works in local government, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.
- Understand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council.
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
Trainers
Lennox Beattie, Executive and Regulatory Manager, Blackpool Council
Lennox 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 support to the Executive and its governance for that period.
Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
Date and time
- 6 October 2022 – 09:30 – 12:30
- 11 October 2022 – 09:30 – 12:30
How to book a place
To 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 order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 6 October to be able to attend both workshops.
Click here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/79923
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course
All costs subject to VAT.
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
ADSO learners
This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
Virtual Platform
The 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 hour workshops.
Audience
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding 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 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 modules especially 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.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually, and by the end of the workshop you will:
- Understand how decisions are made and reported and your role in supporting this, both in and out of meetings
- Constitutional issues of meetings- quorums, points of order
- Dealing with motions and voting including amendments, adjournments and deferrals
- Have a sense of how accountability and good governance works in local government, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.
- Understand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council.
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
Trainers
Lennox Beattie, Executive and Regulatory Manager, Blackpool Council
Lennox 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 support to the Executive and its governance for that period.
Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
Date and time
- 6 October 2022 – 09:30 – 12:30
- 11 October 2022 – 09:30 – 12:30
How to book a place
To 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 order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 6 October to be able to attend both workshops.
Click here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/79923
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course
All costs subject to VAT.
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
ADSO learners
This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
Virtual Platform
The 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 delivered as two three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
Audience
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different types of governance arrangements 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 years experience.
The 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.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will;
- provide an understanding of good governance principles and how they apply to democratic services
- provide an understanding of the internal governance arrangements by which councils exercise their powers
- examine the differences between Leader & Cabinet and the Committee systems
- explore how the Full Council meeting operates in different governance settings.
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with democratic service officers from across the country.
Please note that places will be limited to ensure interactivity, early booking is advised.
Trainer
The 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. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
Date and time
The course is made up of two virtual workshops, delegates are required to attend both workshops.
- 2 November 2022 – 9:30 – 12:30
- 9 November 2022 – 9:30 – 12:30
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend both workshops
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend above workshops
All costs subject to VAT.
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
Please note that the invoice will come from the Association of Democratic Service Officers, please ensure that any purchase order number is made out to ADSO. if you have any questions relating to this please email kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
Virtual Platform
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
How to book
To 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.gov.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
Terms and conditions of booking
The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
ADSO is hosting ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a virtual course in November 2022. 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.
Audience
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different types of governance arrangements 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 years experience.
The 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.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will;
- provide an understanding of good governance principles and how they apply to democratic services
- provide an understanding of the internal governance arrangements by which councils exercise their powers
- examine the differences between Leader & Cabinet and the Committee systems
- explore how the Full Council meeting operates in different governance settings.
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with democratic service officers from across the country.
Please note that places will be limited to ensure interactivity, early booking is advised.
Trainer
The 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. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
Date and time
The course is made up of two virtual workshops, delegates are required to attend both workshops.
- 2 November 2022 – 9:30 – 12:30
- 9 November 2022 – 9:30 – 12:30
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend both workshops
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend above workshops
All costs subject to VAT.
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
Please note that the invoice will come from the Association of Democratic Service Officers, please ensure that any purchase order number is made out to ADSO. if you have any questions relating to this please email kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
Virtual Platform
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
How to book
To 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.gov.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
Terms and conditions of booking
The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
ADSO is hosting the interactive, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’ in November 2022. ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’ will be delivered as two, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
Audience
This 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 interacts.
The target audience is experienced democratic and corporate services professionals who are either involved in local authority companies or other corporations, or who are interested in being so in the future.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the following dates:
- 15 November 2022, 9:30 – 12:30
- 22 November 2022, 9:30 – 12:30
The workshops will explore:
- What is a company and why one would be set up
- The different roles on a company’s board
- The governance frameworks associated with companies and why some companies have failed in the past
- The elements of effective company boards
- The role of the company secretary
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.
Delegates are required to attend both workshops.
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course
All costs subject to VAT.
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
How to book a place
To 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 November 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 info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
Book here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/80066
Virtual Platform
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
ADSO is hosting the interactive, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’ in November 2022. ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’ will be delivered as two, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
Audience
This 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 interacts.
The target audience is experienced democratic and corporate services professionals who are either involved in local authority companies or other corporations, or who are interested in being so in the future.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the following dates:
- 15 November 2022, 9:30 – 12:30
- 22 November 2022, 9:30 – 12:30
The workshops will explore:
- What is a company and why one would be set up
- The different roles on a company’s board
- The governance frameworks associated with companies and why some companies have failed in the past
- The elements of effective company boards
- The role of the company secretary
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.
Delegates are required to attend both workshops.
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course
All costs subject to VAT.
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
How to book a place
To 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 November 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 info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
Book here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/80066
Virtual Platform
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
Audience
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target 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 module.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
- Provide an understanding of the relevant legislation underpinning overview and scrutiny
- Provide an understanding of the roles and principles of good scrutiny
- Explore ideas about how to put together a Scrutiny Work Programme
- Explore how to scope a scrutiny review
- Consider the principles of good questioning
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
Trainer
The virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
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 or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
Tracy has worked in Local Government 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 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.
Date and time
23 November, 9:30 – 12:30, and
30 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 attend both workshops.
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course
All costs subject to VAT.
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
How to book a place
To 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 order to info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
Virtual Platform
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
Book here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny-November/80173
ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
Audience
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target 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 module.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
- Provide an understanding of the relevant legislation underpinning overview and scrutiny
- Provide an understanding of the roles and principles of good scrutiny
- Explore ideas about how to put together a Scrutiny Work Programme
- Explore how to scope a scrutiny review
- Consider the principles of good questioning
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
Trainer
The virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
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 or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
Tracy has worked in Local Government 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 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.
Date and time
23 November, 9:30 – 12:30, and
30 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 attend both workshops.
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course
All costs subject to VAT.
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
How to book a place
To 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 order to info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
Virtual Platform
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
Book here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny-November/80173
ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend the new, interactive, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.
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.
Audience
This 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 will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually, and by the end of the workshop you will:
- Understand what a local Council is and how it is funded.
- Know the different types of local Council and what services they provide
- Understand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this, both in and out of meetings
- Have a sense of how accountability works in local government, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.
- Have considered the impact of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council.
The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
Learner requirements
You 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.
Date and time
8 December 2022 – 09:30-12:30
Virtual Platform
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £55 per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £80per person to attend the course
All costs subject to VAT.
ADSO learners
This 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@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils course, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.
Click here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-December-session/79914