Purpose and scope
SALC's vision is to provide services that enable local councils to excel in the performance of their duties. The purpose of this strategy is to establish an organised approach to the SALC training programme and seeks to ensure that councillors and officers have the skills they need to achieve individual and organisational goals.
Learning principles
The SALC programme will be based on the following principles:
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supporting councils to identify and meet individual and corporate development needs so they can undertake their role well and deliver the right priorities for Suffolk communities
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promoting the benefits of individuals feeling valued and trusted, enabling teamwork resulting in effective and efficient services
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promoting the benefits of good mental health and wellbeing
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supporting leaders to develop positive chairing styles that promote civility and respect
Methods of learning and development
SALC offer a variety of learning and development methods and techniques taking into account learning style, circumstances as well as individual and organisational needs and cost. Whenever possible SALC will seek to offer membership-inclusive support where resources allow or alternatively seek sponsorship/collaborative solutions to keep the cost as low as possible.
Techniques include, but are not limited to:
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onboarding using officer and councillor pathways
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online resources including The Model Council, detailed information webpages, access to Legal Topic Notes, national guidance and campaigns
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forums
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blogs and newsletters including case studies, specialist articles
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webinars
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online training events
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in-person bespoke "whole council" based training events
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e-learning
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action cards
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templates
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conferences
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advice services
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mentoring / one-to-one support
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trends from internal audit and payroll services
Training offer
The SALC training programme broadly follows a four year cycle linked to local council elections taking the form of topic-based workshops and events ranging from basic to core up to support for learners undertaking the CiLCA qualification and specialist.
Suppliers
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Breakthrough Communications
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Parkinson Partnership
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Cloudy IT
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Birketts, Solicitors
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Personnel Solutions Limited
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Ducks in a Row
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SALC independent trainers commissioned through an annual service level agreement
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SALC independent internal auditors commissioned through an annual service level agreement
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Playgrounds
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Allotments
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Hoey Ainscough Associates
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Trustees
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Cemetery and burial grounds
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CCLA
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District and County Council in-house specialists
Quality
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who to contact for further information.
Invoices are sent by email whenever possible and the email address, if it is a new customer, will be verified and added to the JAMS system.
When charging for goods or services SALC will make payment as easy as possible by raising the invoice within 10 working days of ordering or receipt of the completed service.