We aim to make our virtual workshops engaging, informative and practical.
This sample agenda gives more details about what the workshop will cover – though please note that timings may vary on the day.
Throughout the workshop, there will be plenty of opportunity for questions and for discussion – and we aim to make the session engaging, informative, and practical.
Time
Session content
09:30–10:00
Welcome and introductions
10:00–11:15
The landscape of UK government
Central, devolved and local government
The wider landscape of policy making
Government and policy making in 2023
11:15–11:30
Break
11:30–12:30
Politics and policy making
The constraints of policy makers
Understanding the political context
Exploiting policy windows
12:30–13:30
Lunch
13:30–14:45
Providing advice and evidence
How to engage with parliament – politicians, legislation and scrutiny
Other routes to engagement – civil service, devolved and local government
Responding to consultations and calls for evidence