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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