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Policy Making and Government

This section is about government, Parliament and the Civil Service and the skills and understanding needed for people working in this area. The programmes range from induction for those relatively new in government through to essential skill and expertise in specific topics.

The Workings of Government, Parliament and the Civil Service 22

Essential grounding programmes: 23
• for everyone
• for Fast Streamers and equivalents
• for senior entrants
• for external entrants to the Senior Civil Service

Skills for Working with Ministers and Parliament 24

Ministerial work: 24
• communication, briefing and writing
• how to work with ministers

Parliamentary business: 26
• PQs and Select Committees
• legislation

Ministerial Programme 27

Policy Making and Policy Delivery 28
• core policy programmes
• specific aspects of policy
• effectiveness in policy
Qualification in Policy and Public Administration 30

European Union 30