Session objectives
To ensure students are confident to:
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understand what is required for Unit 1
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set out their work appropriately
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ask for help if needed
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prepare and submit their work for Unit 1 on Brightspace
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network with other students
How is it delivered and how long does it last?
We use the MS Teams platform and limit the number of delegates to ensure everyone has an opportunity to engage with the trainer. This session lasts 2 hours.
Who is it suitable for?
The session is suitable for students who have already attended our introductory session and are ready to start their CiLCA.
What is the cost of this workshop?
This introductory session costs £65 per person plus VAT for Suffolk ALC members and £70 per person plus VAT for Norfolk ALC members. Once booked we will issue our invoice. See our terms under our how membership works page.
Cancellation
If it is necessary to cancel training please get in touch with us as soon as possible. Our cancellation policy is two week's notice - full refund. One week's notice - opportunity to re-schedule, less than one week's notice - no refund. See our terms under our how membership works page.
Recognised trainer
Sally Longmate is our recognised trainer (ref: 200932) and the CEO of Suffolk ALC. She is CiLCA qualified and has worked in the local government sector for almost 30 years, 9 of which at the grass roots tier supporting town and parish councils and parish meetings.
Accessing the CiLCA Portfolio Guide
The CiLCA Portfolio Guide ("the Guide") is the intellectual property of the Society of Local Council Clerks ("SLCC") and all rights remain with SLCC. SALC as a registered trainer is authorised to use and distribute the Guide only to individuals who:
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have formally enrolled in CiLCA training delivered by SALC and
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have attended or are actively attending training sessions.
SALC requires all learners to provide a signed copy of their CiLCA Learning and Confidentiality Agreement included in the delegate pack at the introductory module before issuing a copy of the Guide.
Support materials
SALC provides access to The Model Council, our online resources developed from questions raised through our advice service. These are kept up to date and reviewed regularly with links to templates and also reference NALC advice notes. Where there are specific templates or guidance we are aware of directly linked to the training event we will supply these and signpost to examples of good practice and specialist guidance, websites to aid studying. We do not use PowerPoint for CiLCA training but a variety of methods to help engage delegates. Come prepared ready to interact and participate.
Dates and how to book
To view dates available visit this booking page on our website. You will need to have access to the SALC portal to actually book a slot.
You will be aware that all council expenditure requires approval and we will assume you have followed your own internal procedures before booking this event.