Introduction to Planning for Local Councils 

 This serves as an entry point for the VP101 Introduction to Planning Double Module.

The course will cover the following topics:

- What is planning?
- Role of the Parish Council.
- What is controlled by planning?
- Types of planning applications.
- Material & non-material planning considerations.
- The parish council recommendation.
- Planning conditions
- Developer contributions

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale) 

Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner

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Introduction for Local Councils

The course will cover the following topics:

- Understand the role of the local councillor
- Identify the council's purpose
- Appreciate how decisions are made
- Identify the principles of public life
- Recognise the council's legal context
- Understand how the council manages it money 

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale)

Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner

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Team Leadership Essentials

In this 35 minutes course we’ll look at how you can leverage your natural attributes to find a leadership style that suits you. We’ll explore core leadership skills and provide practical tips for leading your own team effectively. This elearning module aims to give you a deeper understanding of leadership and offers practical advice to help you on your way to becoming a great team leader.

When you finish the course, you will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of some of the key points by completing a short assessment.

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale) 

Duration: Approximately 35 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner

To enrol, click here

Information Security Essentials

Information security is important for all organisations; your information is valuable and it is important it is kept safe. Understanding information security risks and how to minimise these are the first steps in keeping information safe. By making sure employees are aware of information security and can stay vigilant, your organisation’s risk of being exposed to information threats is reduced.

This highly interactive course helps your employees become more aware of their role in information security. It prepares them to do their part and leaves them with best practice tips to ensure your and their information is kept secure!

This elearning course includes a range of learning activities to help you develop your understanding of information security.

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale)

Duration: Approximately 35 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner

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Home Working Essentials

More people than ever before have swapped their daily office commute for a shuffle down the hallway to a home-based workstation. It’s certainly a cultural shift!

Trying to establish a productive work routine in the epicentre of our home lives can seem like an impossible task, but don’t worry – this course is here to help.

We’ll provide some tips and advice on how to become an effective home worker. You’ll receive guidance on setting up your workspace, staying safe and secure, communicating remotely, and maintaining productivity while away from the office.

This course includes practical guidance and advice to help you work productively in your home-office environment.

When you finish the course, you’ll be asked to demonstrate your understanding by completing a short assessment.

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale) 

Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner

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Fire Safety Essentials

The risk of fire and the resulting threat to human life is very real. You will no doubt be aware of the devastating consequences fire can have, but do you know how to prevent fires and what to do in the event of a fire?

This course aims to change the way you think about fire. It will help you to recognise and reduce fire hazards in your workplace, and will explain what you need to do in the unlikely event of a fire. The overall risk of a fire occurring is significantly lowered by having knowledgeable staff, making fire safety training a must in every workplace.

This course includes a range of learning activities to help you develop your awareness of fire safety.

When you have finished the course, you’ll be asked to demonstrate your understanding by completing a short assessment.

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale)

Duration: Approximately 35 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner

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Managing and Reducing Stress

This course will cover the following topics: 

- Understand and identify stress and why it can be detrimental for you.
- Identify stress and stressors in yourself and others.
- Reduce your exposure to stress.
- Develop your own Wellness Action Plan.
- Implement coping strategies in your work and personal life.

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale)

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner

Display Screen Assessment 

For employers this training will ensure that local councils as employers:

- Meet health and safety requirements.
- Reduce injuries and absenteeism.
- Improve staff wellbeing and staff performance

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale)

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner

Anti-bribery Essentials

The Bribery Act 2010 is among the strictest legislation internationally on bribery. It is now possible to charge organisations if it is found they failed to prevent bribery, and to charge individuals who are found guilty of bribing or being bribed. Knowing exactly what is and isn’t accepted under the Act enables employees to act within the confines of the law.

This course explains the Bribery Act, including the four offences covered by it, and uses case studies to give learners more insight. This course can form an integral part of an organisation’s defence against the crime of failing to prevent bribery.

This course helps you understand the Bribery Act and shows you how the provisions of this UK legislation function.

When you finish the course, you will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of some of the key points by completing a short assessment.

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the course are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale)  

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner

Data Protection Essentials

As a company employee, the responsibility falls on you to keep individuals’ data safe, secure and processed appropriately. As such, you need to know about, and comply with, current data protection regulations – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 – to avoid serious legal consequences for you and your employer. This course will help you understand the aims and provisions of the UK’s data protection legislation and offers essential, practical advice on how to make yourself compliant.

This elearning module includes a range of learning activities to help you develop your understanding of data protection.

When you finish the course, you will be asked to demonstrate your understanding by completing an assessment.

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the course are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale)  

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner

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Understanding the Precept

This course covers the following topics:

• What a precept is and how the Council receives it
• What a Parish Council needs to do to set it
• How a Parish Council can justify the money it seeks
• Who should be consulted

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only, the course are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale)

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner 

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 Standards in Public Life

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.

Councillors must abide by their own council's code of conduct. Information provided in this module is based upon national model guidance produced by The Local Government Association. The module also supports other versions of the Code of Conduct.

Learning objectives:

• Understand councillor obligations under the Code
• Understand when and where the Code applies
• Understand the minimum standards of conduct required in public office
• Understand the importance of training and maintaining competence
• Understand the different types of interest and when to declare
• Understand the importance of the Register of Interests and its ongoing maintenance

This course can be completed at any time (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only. The courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale.)

Price: Members £16 plus VAT per learner
Non members £32 plus VAT per learner 

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 Respectful and Positive Social Media

 This module is designed to provide local councils and councillors with an introduction to strategies needed to get the most from positive communication and engagement on social media.

For local councils large and small, and increasingly for councillors, social media is a hugely important component of community engagement. Social media is increasingly being utilised by councils and councillors as a tool to stay in touch and engage with communities.

Yet there are challenges and barriers that prevent councils and councillors from reaping the full benefits of social media, and that's what we're going to explore in this module.

Learning objectives:

• Consider the opportunities and risks that social media presents to both councils and councillors from a civility and respect perspective
• Explore a range of strategies that councils and councillors can put in place to set themselves up for social media success
• Consider what we ‘sound like’ on social media and how our 'digital tone of voice' can impact both how we come across to others, as well as impacting how others engage with us
• Understand how we can use social media to demystify the role of our council and our councillors
• What to do if things go wrong: how to manage a range of scenarios from trolling to harassment and what steps to take

Leadership in Challenging Situations

 This module is designed to provide Clerks, Council Officers and Councillors with an introduction to the skills needed to be effective leaders in the different roles we have, and the different situations we face, in our local councils.

We are going to explore the ways in which all of us have leadership roles in our councils, whether we're aware of it or not.

We will consider a range of different leadership styles and explore when different leadership styles and approaches can be effective in different situations.

We will explore the related concepts of active listening and giving effective feedback, which are two core skills required to be an effective leader.

We will also consider the importance of effective teamwork: how to get the most out of people you work and engage with across the council.

Learning objectives:

• Understand what qualities make for both effective and ineffective leadership
• Explore the skills required for effective leadership in each of our roles
• Consider the types of situations within our local councils that require us to make use of leadership skills
• Develop a basic understanding of leadership styles and approaches
• Understand how to approach difficult situations
• How to get more positive outcomes from people we work and engage with

This course can be completed at any time. (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only. The courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale.)

Personal Resilience for Councils and Councillors

This module is designed to provide Clerks, Council Officers and Councillors with an introduction to emotional intelligence and personal resilience, which is sometimes abbreviated to EI&R.

Emotional intelligence and personal resilience combined can help us manage difficult and stressful situations, many of which we may face in our roles in our different local councils.

In this module we are going to explore what we mean by emotional intelligence and how to strengthen it in ourselves. We're going to to explore what we mean by personal resilience and we will consider what personal strategies and actions we can put in place to continually top up our resilience over time.

We will also share with you external resources, ideas and suggestions for developing your understanding further and to support you in your role.

Learning objectives:

• Explain what we mean by emotional intelligence and resilience (EI&R) and better understand where our behaviours stem from

• Explore what EI&R means in terms of our own roles within local councils

• Consider different responses to a range of scenarios

• Introduce strategies to manage and respond effectively to stressful encounters at our local councils

• Develop a personal action plan for increasing skills in this area

This course can be completed at any time. (Dates on Eventbrite are for KALC Admin purposes only. The courses are put on monthly but you do not have to complete the course within this timescale.)

Introduction to Changing Behaviours

This elearning module will give you a greater understanding of how to change your habits. It will provide you with practical advice to help you address your habits and behaviours.

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Be aware of how habits and behaviours form

• Understand the psychological habit loop

• Identify and focus on what you want to change

• Set yourself an action plan to make positive behavioural changes