Freedom of Information Training Course: All you need to know
New to Freedom of Information (FOI) and not sure how to manage requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000? Want to understand what the purpose of freedom of information act is or who does the freedom of information act apply to? Or are you looking at raising the profile of the freedom of information process in your place of work? Then this one day, All you need to know; Freedom of Information course is the right one for you.
Course overview
This one day course will help you understand, what is the freedom of information act
2000, the purpose of freedom of information act, who does the freedom of information act apply to, what is a freedom of information request and how to manage requests efficiently, logging requests and how to respond to the them.
Following on by freedom of information act exemptions and how to identifying and apply them. The process around internal reviews, tribunal cases and appeals.
At the end of the course you will have a Freedom of information act 2000 summary to support the development of policies and process. How to improve processes and have good working relationships with colleagues. Consequences of breaching the freedom of information act 2000.
Course Programme
9.30 - 10.00 Welcome Aims & Objectives
10.00 - 11.00 Intro & History The FOI Act and Other legislation, Codes of Practice and Publication Scheme, Policies and Procedures
11.00 - 12.00 Training and making staff aware for FOI
What does a request look like? Logging a request and clarification.Where is the information requested?
12.00 - 13.00 Freedom of Information act exemptions and how to apply them. Public Interest test what is it? Is there a cost and working it out? Collating, reviewing and replying to the request. Consequences of breaching the freedom of information act 2000
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 Carrying out internal review - who does it? Learning from Decision notices. Tribunal and Appeals
15.00 - 16.00 Practical - Carrying out FOI requests
16.00 - 16.30 Summary and close
Course Dates
| Location | Date |
| London | 07/05/2019 |
| Manchester | 20/06/2019 |
| Cardiff | 11/07/2019 |
| London | 09/10/2019 |
| Manchester | 06/11/2019 |
| Cardiff | 04/12/2019 |
Cost – £315 + VAT (Full Day) per delegate
Want to know more about our Trainers?
Our Trainers are amazing, between us we have over 80 years of experience working in information Governance.
In House Training - Also Available
Leadership Through Data provide bespoke training courses that are custom made to your needs. Bespoke courses provide an exclusive learning and development opportunity which is cost effective. If you did not find the course you are looking please contact us and we can discuss and design the right course for you. For a no obligation quote, email info@leadershipthroughdata.co.uk or call 07931566007 or 01206 807267
All prices include the attendance of 15 delegates, a course workbook, additional reading, slide handouts, an LTD delegate folder, a pen and a CPD certificate. If booked in advance, we offer a 4 week after care package.
Q & A
When will I be advised of the venue location?
Exact location are sent out via email, two weeks before the course, we would therefore advise you not to book accommodation until the venue is confirmed.
What happens if the course is cancelled?
We will always offer you another course date, to ensure you don’t miss out however, if you are unable to attend further dates, we will offer you a refund. See full terms and conditions.
Do you offer any course discounts?
Yes we offer a 10% discount if you book multiple people from the same organisation, at the same time.
We are also offering an introductory offer for Medical Records and FOI courses, if both days are booked, you will receive 20% off each course! Valid until 30th April 2019, discount code MED20 OR FOI20
Will I get a recognised qualification?
As part of our accreditation with the CPD accreditation group, you will receive either 3 or 6 CPD points for each course attended.
