Clerk Development
Data Protection & GDPR Part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness
Part 2 of the GDPR training covers how councils demonstrate accountability and lawfulness with UK GDPR legislation
Year End & Transparency - Councils under £25,000
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.
Probation Periods
Preparing for six-month unfair dismissal protection. Probation periods are often misunderstood — and that’s where many employers get caught out.
Year End & Transparency - Councils under £25,000
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.
Crisis Communications for Local Councils
A crisis could strike at any point and be anything from flooding to a meeting going viral.
Income and expenditure accounts (for larger councils)
This session is for officers who want to understand how to prepare their council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return on an income and expenditure basis (mandatory for councils regularly spending over £200,000) and comply with the requirements of the audit process.
Data Protection & GDPR Part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security
Part 3 of the GDPR training covers covers data subject rights and information security
Closing the Gaps in H&S
Preventing costly Health & Safety failures. Are you confident your council is safe – or are you one incident away from a costly disaster?
Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory
In part one of the Data Protection for councils training we will cover the foundations , theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.
Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory
In part one of the Data Protection for councils training we will cover the foundations , theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.
VAT - Partial Exemption
For clerks, finance staff and councillors of councils that lease or hire out land and buildings such as village halls, community centres, meeting rooms, sports facilities or markets, who need to understand when their council is at risk of not being able to reclaim VAT.
Essential for any council contemplating major building projects, or incurring significant expenditure on running these facilities.
Social media for councils: getting started
Social media is a great tool for councils to use to improve their communication.
Data Protection & GDPR Part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness
Part 2 of the GDPR training covers how councils demonstrate accountability and lawfulness with UK GDPR legislation
Social media for councils: advanced strategies
Councils often use different social media platforms to connect with the community.
Data Protection & GDPR Part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security
Part 3 of the GDPR training covers covers data subject rights and information security
Data Protection & GDPR Part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness
Part 2 of the GDPR training covers how councils demonstrate accountability and lawfulness with UK GDPR legislation
Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory
In part one of the Data Protection for councils training we will cover the foundations , theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.
Crisis Communications for Local Councils
A crisis could strike at any point and be anything from flooding to a meeting going viral.
The Role of Internal Audit
For councillors and officers that want to understand the role of the internal auditor and how to appoint one. (Please note, this is NOT a training session for people who want to undertake internal audits)
Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory
In part one of the Data Protection for councils training we will cover the foundations , theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.
Social media for councils: getting started
Social media is a great tool for councils to use to improve their communication.
Getting the most from local and regional media
In this session we will consider how to establish positive relationships with journalists and how to write impactful press releases.
Data Protection & GDPR Part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security
Part 3 of the GDPR training covers covers data subject rights and information security
Social media for councils: advanced strategies
Councils often use different social media platforms to connect with the community.
Standards in Public Life
60/70 minutes
This module is designed to support those elected or co-opted and/or working in local councils, to understand the principles of conduct expected of all councillors.
Fire Safety Essentials
45 Minutes
Knowing how to respond in the event of a fire is vital in safeguarding your own safety, as well as your colleagues. Would you know what to do if the fire alarm sounded in your workplace right now? Develop your understanding through completion of this e-learning course.

Contact
Telephone: 01305 224460
Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
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