Workshop 2: Overview and Scrutiny

When:
30th January 2025 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
2025-01-30T09:30:00+00:00
2025-01-30T12:30:00+00:00
Where:
Via Zoom
Cost:
£110/£160
Contact:
ADSO Training

For full details and to book, click here: Overview and Scrutiny

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.
  • Explore ideas for measuring effectiveness.

The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.

Date and time

Workshop One: Thursday 23rd January 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Workshop Two: Thursday 30th January 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm

Delegates are required to attend both workshops.  Please note that you only need to book on 23rd January course date to be able to attend both workshops.

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