The Public Sector Experts
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Specialists in local Councils
Professional Development Modules
SILC's series of training and discussion programmes enables officers and members to expand their horizons, develop new skills and improve critical thinking.
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Centred around in-person delivery and interactive two-way approach to exploring key topics in local government SILC's series of PDM modules are delivered direct to councils on their premises or suitable local community venue. Online training can also be provided upon request of our clients.
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Professional Development training sessions from as little as £25.00 per head*
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*Subject to minimum module booking fee. Please enquire with SILC about your desired PDM for a fee calculation.
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Developing Effective Culture
What do we mean by 'culture' and how does a council's culture effect the delivery of corporate aims and objectives?
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This full day session explores the human component of local democracy and how internal culture acts as the glue between effective governance and partnership working.
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Understanding
Neurodiversity
Different people work in different ways. But what does our growing understanding of neurodiversity mean, and how can local government benefit from understanding and embracing neuro-diverse officers and members?
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This full day session covers statutory duties & Equality Act 2010 requirements.
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Conflict Management
Ever growing demands are placed on local democracy from the government to the public leading to frayed relations and exhausted people.
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This half day session explores how councils can build greater resilience during times of conflict utilising the fundamental principles of public life.
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Conduct & Ethics
This three hour session is specifically designed for councillors to understand their role and duties in the Localism Act 2011.
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Members will explore the Code of Conduct, the 'Nolan' 7 Principles of Public Life, member/officer protocols and how to become a more effective councillor
The UK Planning System
Available as a condensed half day course or comprehensive full day course, SILC's unparalleled deep dive into the UK planning system from the post-war period through to today's latest planning framework equips councillors and officers with greater understanding and skills to allow their council to take a more active role in the local planning system.
Law & Governance
Our half day session provides a comprehensive overview of the various Local Government Acts, the Localism Act, the statutory framework of local government for both parish and principal authorities and how to wield the general power of competence effectively in your local community.
AI & Cybersecurity
How can Town & Parish Councils unpackage AI and use it to its practical advantages?
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What does the emergent data driven culture of the 2020's reveal about local authorities and their communities?
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This half day module explores our increasingly interconnected world and how local authorities roles as data controllers, processors and creators.
UK Employment Practice
A comprehensive and interactive workshop covering all aspects of employment law, culture, policy interpretation and organisational design.
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This full day course is ideal for clerks, people managers, & personnel committee members who want to improve their confidence in managing modern day human resources.
Democratic Theory
This half day session covers a complete history of local government and series of interactive topics to broaden the minds of council officers and members about life in public service.
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This module explores the entire system of UK public life, how to become a more effective council and the intimate nature of the council's 'body corporate'.