Learning & Development Calendar

Monday. 09 March, 2026 - Sunday. 15 March, 2026
Week 11
Monday. 09 March, 2026
13:00

Data Protection & GDPR part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness

Online

This course covers how councils demonstrate accountability with data protection and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation. Part 2 of 3.

Tuesday. 10 March, 2026
10:00

Year End & Audit - Councils over £25,000

Online

For officers who want to understand how to prepare their council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return and comply with the requirements of the audit process.

This session does NOT cover exemption from audit or the Transparency Code for smaller Authorities. We have alternative sessions for councils under £25,000 that need those topics.

10:00

Year End & Audit - councils over £25,000

Online

There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.

This course will help clerks/RFOs and employees to prepare their council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) and comply with the requirements of the audit process.

Wednesday. 11 March, 2026
10:00

Dealing with Difficult People and Conversations

Online

This course provides practical techniques for managing difficult conversations and situations.

Thursday. 12 March, 2026
10:00

Year End & Transparency - Councils under £25,000

Online

For officers who want to understand how to prepare their council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return and comply with the requirements of the audit process.

10:00

Year End & Transparency - councils under £25,000

Online

There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.

This course is will help clerks/RFOs and employees to prepare their council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) and comply with the requirements of the audit process.

14:00

Probation Periods

Online

Preparing for six-month unfair dismissal protection. Probation periods are often misunderstood — and that’s where many employers get caught out. 

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Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
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