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These programmes provide the essential grounding for public servants in the workings of government. They will help you understand the government context and illustrate the workings and interactions of central government, Parliament, Private Offices, devolution and the devolved administrations and the wider public sector.
ESSENTIAL GROUNDING PROGRAMMES FOR EVERYONE
A-Z of British Government: Westminster and Whitehall
For anyone who needs to gain an understanding of the system of government in the UK, the roles of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and Parliament and the interaction of Ministers and the Civil Service. This programme requires no prior knowledge and can be delivered to any organisation in the public or private sector.
Programme Director Paul Grant
Code Length Price
AZBG 1 day £450
Venue Dates
London 26 May 10, 23 Jul 10, 4 Nov 10, 4 Mar 11
For further information Lisa Lay 01344 634 586, gtn 3803 4586
lisa.lay@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/azbg
How Government Works
For all who want a better understanding of the workings of government and the Civil Service. This programme looks at subjects such as the role of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and other Ministers; the duties and responsibilities of civil servants; how government in the UK is structured; devolution; and the EU.
Programme Director Paul Grant
Code Length Price
HGW 2 days £750
Venue Dates
London 21-22 Jun 10, 11-12 Oct 10, 28 Feb-1 Mar 11
For further information Christine Penycate 01344 634 797, gtn 3803 4797
christine.penycate@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/hgw
For Fast Streamers see the Fast Stream Induction programme and Development Path on pages 62-63.
Understanding Local Government
For any manager or policy maker whose work affects or brings them into contact with local authorities. You’ll explore the role, purpose and activities of local government and its relationship to central government and discuss ways of developing effective working relationships with local authorities.
Programme Director Randhir Auluck
Code Length Price
ULG 1 day £395
Venue Dates
London 13 May 10, 20 Oct 10
For further information Jennifer Wright 01344 634 136, gtn 3803 4136
jennifer.wright@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/ulg
How Parliament Works
For all staff who want to understand the role of Parliament and its importance to their work. You will explore the importance of Parliament in the British system of government and its key functions, the role of MPs, how legislation is made, and how Parliament scrutinises government through PQs and the Select Committee system. The programme includes a visit to Parliament.
Programme Director Paul Grant
Code Length Price
HPW 11⁄2 days £530
Venue Dates
London 23-24 Jun 10, 13-14 Oct 10, 26-27 Jan 11, 2-3 Mar 11
For further information Christine Penycate 01344 634 797, gtn 3803 4797
christine.penycate@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/hpw
Government and Business
For anyone in the public sector needing a better understanding of private companies and how they are affected by government. The programme consists of a business game, discussions on key areas of relevant government policy given by senior civil servants and executives from the private sector, and visits to private sector companies.
This programme is usually run outside south east England, close to the companies being visited.
Director Paul Grant
Code Length Price
GBUS 5 days £2000
Venue Dates
Tbc 11-15 Oct 10, 21-25 Mar 11
For further information Andy Hill 01344 634246, gtn 3803 4246
andy.hill@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/gbus
ESSENTIAL GROUNDING PROGRAMMES FOR FAST STREAMERS AND EQUIVALENTS
Parliament, Government and the Civil Service
For those on Fast Stream and other development programmes. Essential grounding in the parliamentary and governmental process. Speakers include a Whitehall Permanent Secretary, three MPs and a former Minister. Areas covered include the changing British Constitution; the roles of Parliament, MPs, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, and the structure of government (including the EU, the devolved administrations and local government).
Programme Director Paul Grant & Graham Davies
Code Length Price
PGCS 8 days £2,500
Venue Dates
Sunningdale 19-23 Apr + 26-28 Apr 10*
10-14 May + 17-19 May 10*
7-11 Jun + 14-16 Jun 10*
12-16 Jul + 19-21 Jul 10*
18-22 Oct + 25-27 Oct 10*
29 Nov-3 Dec + 6-8 Dec 10*
10-14 Jan + 17-19 Jan 11*
31 Jan-4 Feb + 7-9 Feb 11*
7-11 Mar + 14-16 Mar 11*
*London 8-17 Nov 10
For further information Rebecca Claridge 01344 634 264, gtn 3803 4264
rebecca.claridge@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/pgcs
The Government Framework
For those who need a broad picture of the environment in which government operates.
This is a shorter alternative to Parliament, Government and the Civil Service (PGCS) (above) and is designed for those who wish to learn about the government framework in a littl less depth.
This programme covers the British Constitution, the role of Parliament, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, and the structure of government, including Europe. It takes a look at the relationship between civil servants and Ministers and the influence of the media (all part of the Policy Delivery skills in Professional Skills for Government (PSG)).
Suitable for those on Fast Stream and other development programmes and is approved by the Government Economic Service. It is particularly suitable for people in professional roles.
‘An excellent programme full of useful information, delivered by experienced, heavyweight speakers. It far exceeded my goals.’
Programme Director Christopher Rowe
Code Length Price
TGF 5 days £2,000
Venue Dates
Sunningdale 21-25 Jun 10, 5-9 Jul 10, 11-15 Oct 10
London 1-5 Nov 10, 31 Jan-4 Feb 11, 21-25 Mar 11
For further information Jennifer Wright 01344 634 136, gtn 3803 4136
jennifer.wright@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/tgf
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