| Belated New Year wishes to you all from me. This week we stick with a training theme, so here goes:
LLG Webinar – Committee on Standards in Public Life report on local government ethical standards
We have established an excellent collaborative relationship with LLG, demonstrated by LLG opening the webinar to ADSO members. We are very grateful and I would encourage you to participate if you can. If you would like to attend the webinar, the link is here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4466080288759960065
There are only 3 places left available on the forthcoming Committee Administration course, arranged by South East Employers. The course will be facilitated by experienced Democratic Services Managers, our very own John Austin and Peter Edwards, and is designed for Committee Administrators, including Member Services and Democratic Services Officers in local authorities with less than 5 years’ experience. This is a four-day course running from 26th and 27th February 2019 and 13th and 14th March 2019 which will be held at the London Borough of Wandsworth: http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/ If you are interested, please ensure that you are available for all four days before booking. The price is as follows: For full details of the course and to book, please use the following link: https://seemp.co.uk/event-directory/
“Very good all round and one of the best courses I have attended in a long time! In terms of content and activities, well-timed throughout.” “It was a really useful training course – well structured, easy to follow and kept me fully engaged.” “A good stepping stone at the start of a career in Democratic Services”
Seeking Assessors I am delighted to say that we have 43 expressions of interest for the Certificate cohort starting in March. We have now closed applications and those that have expressed an interest will receive a registration form shortly to confirm their place. In order to ensure that we can support all potential learners, we still need a few more Assessors. This is a paid role and involves providing advice and guidance to learners as well as the marking of assignments to a prescribed timetable. It is a great opportunity to get involved in ADSO, learn a new skill and help develop the knowledge of those in the sector. Assessors need to have a good knowledge of the Democratic Services sector and associated legislation and procedures. They will receive a full briefing on the role and all the information and materials need to carry out effective and appropriate assessment. There is further information available on the ADSO website: https://www.adso.co.uk/adso-training/get-involved-in-qualifications/ or you can contact Sue Crosland at SW Councils: sue.crosland@swcouncils.gov.uk |