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Continuous Professional Development
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Presentation given by Councillor Bill McIntosh, Leader, South Ayrshire Council, at the launch of the Continuous Professional Development Framework for Elected Members. The presentation outlines South Ayrshire's experiences throughout the pilot of the CPD Framework.
Presentation given by Sarah Gadsden, Programme Manager, Improvement Service, at the launch of the CPD Framework for Elected Members.
Presentation given by Mark McAteer, Director of Governance and Performance Management, Improvement Service, at the launch of the CPD Framework for Elected Members. The presentation outlines how councils can sign up to the Framework.
Presentation given by Mark McAteer, Director of Governance and Performance Management, Improvement Service, at the launch of the CPD Framework for Elected Members. It explains what the CPD Framework is, what councillors can gain from it, benefits for councils, and outlines the findings from the pilot.
Presentation given by Hilary Horton, Improvement Service, at the launch of the CPD Framework for Elected Members in Scottish Local Government. The presentation introduces the Members' Portal, currently in development, which will allow members access to an online caseload management solution.
Presentation given by Sarah Gadsden, Programme Manager, Improvement Service, at the launch of the CPD Framework for Elected Members in Scottish Local Government. The presentation outlines the principles underpinning the development of the Framework and how it has been developed.
Presentation given by Colin Mair, Chief Executive, Improvement Service at the launch of the Continuous Professional Development Framework for Elected Members. The presentation covers the economic/financial situation faced by councils, how this affects elected members and why CPD matters in this context.
A National Elected Member Development Strategy for Scottish Local Government has been developed by the IS and a key feature is the development of a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Framework for Elected Members. A draft Framework was developed in 2008 and six councils volunteered to work with the IS to pilot the CPD Framework from late 2008 on a phased basis. This is an evaluation report of Phase 2, in which Elected Members participated in a personal development planning (PDP) meeting and agreed a personal development plan with an officer from their council.
A National Elected Member Development Strategy for Scottish Local Government has been developed by the IS and a key feature is the development of a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Framework for Elected Members. A draft Framework was developed in 2008 and six councils volunteered to work with the IS to pilot the CPD Framework from late 2008 on a phased basis. This is an evaluation report of Phase 1, in which Elected Members identified their strengths and development needs by completing an online development profile, with the option of doing this on either a self-assessment or a 360 degree feedback basis.
National strategy, developed by the Improvement Service and other stakeholders, aimed at putting in place a series of more focused and structured support arrangements for elected members leading local government through considerable change. The strategy outlines how councils, the IS and other partners will establish development programmes and other opportunities for developing councillors' skills.
During January and February 2009, the IS consulted with all Scottish local authorities and other relevant national organisations on a Draft National Elected Member Development Strategy for Scottish Local Government. This report summarises the key findings of the consultation exercise in relation to: the vision, aims and benefits of the draft strategy; the deliverables; self-evaluation of Elected Members’ Skills Development Programmes; and resourcing the implementation of the draft strategy.
The Improvment and Development Agency (IDeA) has created a series of 23 workbooks to help councillors in their ward roles as community leaders and advocates. The workbooks cover a broad range of generic skills as well as specific service and policy areas, and are useful to new and experienced councillors alike (please note that the workbooks dealing with policy areas may be specific to English local government). They can be used by individuals for personal development, or with groups of councillors as part of a wider development programme.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Framework for Elected Members in Scottish Local Government
05/03/2009
Leaflet produced by the Improvement Service about the Continuous Professional Development Framework for elected members in local government and its pilot within Scottish councils.
The Improvement Service has drafted a National Development Strategy for Elected Members in Scottish local government. This strategy was put out for consultation in December 2008 - January 2009. We consulted with all Scottish Council Leaders, Chief Executives, Directors with responsibility for Elected Member support and development, Directors with responsibility for Human Resources and Organisational Development, relevant professional associations and relevant national bodies on the proposed draft strategy.
Clackmannanshire Council
Protocol for Elected Members Training and Development
