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Business 27/10/23

Creating & controlling ISO 44001 management system documents

Creating & controlling ISO 44001 management system documents

This informal CPD article, ‘Creating & controlling ISO 44001 management system documents’, was provided by Punyam Academy, an industry leader in training of international compliance standards. 

Public Sector 27/10/23

Handling Data Subject Rights

Handling Data Subject Rights

This informal CPD article, ‘Handling Data Subject Rights’, was provided by Essex County Council, the local authority for Essex, who have a vision for Essex to be a county where individuals, families and communities can thrive and prosper.

Information Technology 11/10/23

Could smartphones prove vital in emergency preparedness?

Could smartphones prove vital in emergency preparedness?

This informal CPD article ‘Could smartphones prove vital in emergency preparedness?’ was provided by Lauren Perry, Graduate Safety & Risk Engineer and Alfonso Fox, Principle Engineer in Safety, Security & Resilience from Corporate Risk Associates (CRA). For over 20 years, CRA has been supporting operational leaders and technical directors working in critical national infrastructure sectors including Nuclear and Defence with working spanning projects in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Public Sector 04/08/23

Environmental Information Regulations Requests ' the basics

Environmental Information Regulations Requests ' the basics

This informal CPD article, ‘Environmental Information Regulations Requests – the basics’, was provided by Essex County Council, the local authority for Essex, who have a vision for Essex to be a county where individuals, families and communities can thrive and prosper. 

Education 02/08/23

Inspiring Change: Strategies to Attract More Men into Education

Inspiring Change: Strategies to Attract More Men into Education

This informal CPD article, ‘Inspiring Change: Strategies to Attract More Men into Education‘, was provided by Male Childcare and Teaching Jobs, an organisation seeking to raise awareness of gender stereotypes and tackle male underrepresentation in childcare and education settings. 

Education 02/08/23

The Influence of Male Educators: An Untapped Resource

The Influence of Male Educators: An Untapped Resource

This informal CPD article, ‘The Influence of Male Educators: An Untapped Resource‘, was provided by Male Childcare and Teaching Jobs, an organisation seeking to raise awareness of gender stereotypes and tackle male underrepresentation in childcare and education settings.

Social Care 20/07/23

3 ways newly qualified social workers can approach child and family assessments

3 ways newly qualified social workers can approach child and family assessments

This informal CPD article, ‘3 ways newly qualified social workers can approach child and family assessments’, was provided by Victoria Shevlin of Social Work Sorted: Training and Consultancy, who provides high quality training to equip new social workers with the skills they need for practice.

Public Sector 16/06/23

Freedom of Information Requests ' The Basics

Freedom of Information Requests ' The Basics

This informal CPD article, ‘Freedom of Information Requests – the basics’ was provided by Essex County Council, the local authority for Essex, who have a vision for Essex to be a county where individuals, families and communities can thrive and prosper. 

Provider Case Studies 01/06/23

The National Training Academy - CPD Member Case Study

The National Training Academy - CPD Member Case Study

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by The National Training Academy. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

Education 01/06/23

Why is teaching Financial Literacy in schools and colleges important?

Why is teaching Financial Literacy in schools and colleges important?

This informal CPD article, ‘Why is teaching Financial Literacy in schools and colleges important?’, was provided by keySkillset, a muscle memory building educational platform to master Excel, PowerPoint, Python Coding, Financial Modeling skills and more.  

Construction 07/05/23

What is Martyn's Law, and why is it crucial for the glazing industry?

What is Martyn's Law, and why is it crucial for the glazing industry?

This informal CPD article, ‘What is Martyn’s Law, and why is it crucial for the glazing industry?, was provided by Glass Aftercare, one of the leading commercial glazing specialists in the UK, with 150 years’ combined glass and glazing industry experience covering everything from maintenance to consultancy. 

Information Technology 06/05/23

Are you meeting Data Protection transparency requirements?

Are you meeting Data Protection transparency requirements?

This informal CPD article, ‘Are you meeting Data Protection transparency requirements?‘, was provided by Essex County Council, the local authority for Essex, who have a vision for Essex to be a county where individuals, families and communities can thrive and prosper.

Education 05/05/23

Why are so many students applying to US universities?

Why are so many students applying to US universities?

This informal CPD article ‘Why are so many students applying to US universities?’ was provided by UES Education, specialists in international university and school admissions, working with top schools across the UK and Europe to provide a bespoke service for those who want the best possible application support.

Public Sector 23/04/23

Robust Financial Management (RFM) in the Public Sector: A necessity not a choice

Robust Financial Management (RFM) in the Public Sector: A necessity not a choice

This informal CPD article 'Robust Financial Management (RFM) in the Public Sector: A necessity not a choice' was provided by Jennifer Bean, one of the Directors of HB Publications and Training International, who provide financial management and budgeting skills to the public and non-profit sectors.

Public Sector 18/01/23

The process for tendering for public sector procurement opportunities

The process for tendering for public sector procurement opportunities

This informal CPD article, ‘The process for tendering for public sector procurement opportunities’ was provided by Executive Compass, who provide bid management and bid writer services assisting owner-managed businesses, SMEs and large multi-national companies to win public and private sector contracts.

Human Resources 05/01/23

Keeping you HR compliant and informed for the start of 2023

Keeping you HR compliant and informed for the start of 2023

This informal CPD article, ‘Keeping you HR compliant and informed for the start of 2023', was provided by EST HR, a multi service professional practice offering HR, Accountancy and Commercial Finance services.

Social Care 05/01/23

Parental Imprisonment

Parental Imprisonment

This informal CPD article ‘Parental Imprisonment’ was provided by Children Heard and Seen, a UK charity supporting children and families impacted by parental imprisonment in their own community.

Energy 10/10/22

What does net zero mean? Understanding climate goals

What does net zero mean? Understanding climate goals

According to the BEIS’ most recent report on public attitudes to climate change1, 84% of people said that they were concerned about climate change, with 41% saying they were “very concerned.” Clearly, and rightly, the public is deeply concerned about the effects of climate change and how to tackle it. But with a plethora of different terms, it can be difficult to fully comprehend where we are at, what we can do and how we achieve climate goals as individuals, organisations, and nations.

Education 10/10/22

CPD - How to become a teaching assistant

CPD - How to become a teaching assistant

Teaching assistants and classroom support staff serve an essential purpose in classrooms throughout the UK and demand for talent in the industry has never been higher. If you’re looking to break into the teaching industry, becoming a teaching assistant is a great way to experience teaching first-hand and understand all aspects of how a classroom operates. 

Business 08/08/22

Convenzis Group - CPD Member Case Study

Convenzis Group - CPD Member Case Study

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by Convenzis Group. For more information please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

Public Sector 25/07/22

Benefits of Police CPD training courses

Benefits of Police CPD training courses

The process of becoming a police officer in the United Kingdom requires thorough preparation due to its competitive nature, with prior experience or knowledge playing a significant role. This has led to an increase in demand for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses aimed at both newcomers and individuals pursuing further studies in law enforcement. This article will provide a brief overview of how undertaking a police CPD course can be beneficial if you’re hoping to enter the police force and where to find Police CPD training courses.

Business 07/07/22

Introduction to Corporate Cultural Social Responsibility

Introduction to Corporate Cultural Social Responsibility

This informal CPD article Introduction to Corporate Cultural Social Responsibility was provided by Carlos Dean, Managing Director at Authentic Purpose, an organisation offering the knowledge, skills, and support to enable businesses to maximise their positive social and environmental impact on the world.

Education 04/01/22

Guided reading: five steps to success

Guided reading: five steps to success

This informal CPD article on Guided reading: five steps to success by Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin from the UCL Institute of Education was provided by Scholastic, distributor & publisher of children's books and teaching resources for over 90 years.

Public Sector 20/12/21

Spotlight on...Freedom of Information

Spotlight on...Freedom of Information

This informal CPD article Spotlight on Freedom of Information was provided by Lauri Almond, Information Governance Manager at Essex County Council, a county council that governs the non-metropolitan county of Essex in England.

Developing a Winning CSR Strategy

Developing a Winning CSR Strategy

This informal CPD article on Developing a Winning CSR Strategy was provided by the London School of Public Relations (LSPR) a training and business development organisation located in Notting Hill Gate, London.

Business 15/09/21

Help! I have a Data Subject Access Request

Help! I have a Data Subject Access Request

This informal CPD article Help! I have a Data Subject Access Request was provided by Essex County Council, a county council that governs the non-metropolitan county of Essex in England.

Politics 06/09/21

Should Government be doing more to involve diverse voices in their policy making?

Should Government be doing more to involve diverse voices in their policy making?

This informal CPD article Should Government be doing more to involve diverse voices in their policy making? was provided by Linda James, Founder and CEO of BulliesOut, one of the UK’s most dedicated and ambitious anti-bullying charities.

Updates and News 14/05/21

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Councils and Local Authorities

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Councils and Local Authorities

This article provides a simple overview of Continuing Professional Development for Councils and Local Authorities. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) describes the professional learning activities that individuals complete in order to improve their workplace knowledge and skills. Continuing Professional Development enables people to focus and identify skill gaps so they can become more competent and effective in their career. CPD helps individuals become proactive learners, rather than simply reactive.

Business 05/03/21

5 Steps for Tender Success

5 Steps for Tender Success

This informal CPD article on 5 Steps for Tender Success was provided by Lisa Raftery, CMOO for Orbidal, a tender management tool designed to simplify the tendering process for small business. No one grows up with the dream of becoming a tender writer, bu

Energy 18/04/19

Zero Carbon Councils - The Climate Emergency Declaration

Zero Carbon Councils - The Climate Emergency Declaration

This informal CPD article was provided by AES Sustainability Consultants, a leading technical consultancy that delivers value engineered solutions across the housebuilding and construction industries. Zero Carbon Councils The Climate Emergency Declarat

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