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POLICY MAKING AND POLICY DELIVERY

People involved in making and implementing public policy need a variety of skills to achieve the desired policy outcomes within a complex environment. These programmes provide the essential understanding of public policy development and implementation and will help you develop specific skills and expertise. Start by attending one of the core programmes that will give you the essential knowledge you need to operate effectively. The skills programmes provide greater depth in specific areas. In addition to these we will be offering new programmes during the year in response to emerging needs and issues in policy-making; in particular the development of the policy profession.

And also...

…whether you’re new to the Civil Service or not, find out what you need to know about working in government in a free e-learning programme, Understanding the Civil Service. It’s an across government project designed as an induction programme for new entrants and a refresher for existing civil servants. See nationalschool.gov.uk/ virtualschool

CORE POLICY PROGRAMMES

Developing Deliverable Policy

For those engaged in policy work. It will suit those on the Fast Stream and other development programmes; experienced staff who have recently moved in to a ‘pure’ policy role; experienced policy professionals grappling with complex policy issues; and experienced managers in the wider public sector who need a more solid understanding of how policy is designed and delivered.

An in-depth programme, strong on theory, that provides an overview of the policy process. Policy models together with initiatives and practical tools and techniques are all covered. This programme features expert guest speakers with exceptional experience and encourages discussion and learning through practice.

Programme Director Graham Davies

Code Length Price

DDP 3 days £1,620

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 12-14 Apr 10, 21-23 Jun 10, 22-24 Nov 10, 2-4 Mar 11

London 6-8 Sep 10

For further information Barbara Thompson 01344 634 150, gtn 3803 4150 barbara.thompson@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/ddp

Making Policy that Happens

A policy toolkit

For those new to a policy-making role; those who contribute to policy and policy makers looking for useful tools and techniques.

This programme is hands-on and highly practical using a workshop style to provide an overview of the policy process and key issues. Much of the learning comes from using examples from students’ own policies and it is especially helpful if you want practical advice and an opportunity to test policy-making techniques.

Programme Director Christopher Rowe

Code Length Price

MPOH 2 days £930

Venue Dates

London 12-13 May 10, 28-29 Jun 10, 23-24 Sep 10, 17-18 Nov 10, 27-28 Jan 11, 14-15 Mar 11

For further information Vivienne Smith 01344 634 637, gtn 3803 4637 vivienne.smith@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/mpoh


Skills Programmes in policy making & delivery: Specific aspects of policy

These are programmes for those who need a greater understanding of specific issues of policy making such as those related to economic, evidence and communicationsand marketing.

Stakeholder Engagement in Action: Engagement for effective public policy making
Design and Delivery

You want to include an element of public engagement in a piece of work you are doing and you want to explore how. You want to be clear how it fits into a policy cycle.

You want to gain some perspective on what seems like an endless choice of methods. You want to know how effective internet based engagement is, and not just be swept along by hype.

You want to make smart choices, good investments and carry out genuine, not tokenistic, public engagement. You will explore the issues with cutting-edge practitioners from the third sector.

Programme Director Adrian Robertson and Charlotte Reveley

Code SDP2
Length 1 day
Price £375

Venue London
Dates 2 Sep 10, 1 Apr 11

For further information Juliet Shaljean Tilley, 01344 634318, gtn 3803 4318 email - juliet.shaljean-tilley@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk
www.nationalschool.gov.uk/sdp2


Introduction to Evidence Based Policy Making

For those who seek, provide or use advice on policy. This programme gives a comprehensive understanding of the many ways an evidence based approach can increase the effectiveness of policy. Themes covered include the need to incorporate evidence into every stage of policy making and the best ways of using that evidence.

Programme Director Peter Daffern

Code EPOL
Length 3 days
Price £1350
Venue & Dates - please contact Vivienne Smith for details

For further information - Vivienne Smith 01344 634637, gtn 3803 4637 - vivienne.smith@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk
www.nationalschool.gov.uk/epol