Linda Goulding speaks about the "really invigorating experience ... working with some great people" in a fantastic week as a facilitator at a Civil Service Local Learning Development Academy in Newcastle.
When I was offered an opportunity to take part in the Going Forward Project to deliver a series of workshops to youth offenders at HMP Hindley, I had no idea what to expect. What I found was an incredible bond between co-workers and a huge insight into a whole new world.
Engaging our Schools is a programme of work to raise the aspirations of students, to encourage them to stay in education or prepare for the world of work. Volunteers aere needed to mentor the students or to lead these small projects teams to provide a great experience for both students and mentors.
Do you want to learn and develop? Do you want to try something different? We have a number of opportunities within our three areas in the east and south east corner of England, including London, that could be useful to you.
We have made contact with several colleges and are now recruiting more volunteers to help support our Inspiring Young People - Further Education programme (previously known as the Engaging Our Young People Career Academies programme). Find out what opportunities are available and how …
Home Start is a national organisation which helps enable parents to be the best parents they can be for their children. Families come to Home Start asking for help for a wide range of reasons and YOU could be the one …
Following the closure of HM Revenue and Customs Face to Face centres, Alexandra Ellis uses Civil Service Local development opportunities to help her secure a job in a new department.
The second Talent Management Programme for Administrative Grades in Yorkshire and the Humber has just ended with a fantastic presentation event. Julia Savage facilitated the programme and Jonathan Lindley spoke about the success of this event.
Day 4: Mother of 10 Elaine Vance is well used to time management. She put this skill to good use at the North West Academy by keeping a daily diary of the event from a delegate’s point of view.
Day 3: Mother of 10 Elaine Vance is well used to time management. She put this skill to good use at the North West Academy by keeping a daily diary of the event from a delegate’s point of view.
The first meeting of the cross departmental Equality and Diversity group in the south east of England will be held at the HM revenue and Customs Office, Compass House in Southampton on Thiursday 16 October from 12:15 to 2:00 pm Would you …
On Monday evening I attended a reception held in 70 Whitehall, the office of the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General, Francis Maude. It was good to see colleagues from a number of departments who had worked together …
As one of the many weekend warriors who fancy themselves as a bit of a David Beckham, or Wayne Rooney, I jumped at the chance to be involved in the recent Civil Service Family Fun Day, that centred around a …
Here in the north west we're a great big family that’s used to working together, but now it’s time to play together – all for a very good cause. I'm really excited about us holding our first ever Family Fun Day. It starts at 10.00 on …
Did you do anything interesting last Friday? I spent the day in prison with Sir Bob Kerslake. That’s to say, I went along to HMP Kirkham, joining other civil servants who met him during his visit to the north west of England, at which he shared the message of Reform.
The North West Engagement network met for the first time this week (June 8). With representation from 8 departments, the future is looking rosy for the latest cross-government group. Engaging our people can be a struggle for us all. The …
The highlight of my work year in 2013 was being luck enough to facilitate at the North West Academy. I enjoyed it so much I’m returning for this year’s event which starts on 30th September and runs for 4 exciting, inspiring and very …
I had a great time at yesterday’s event in Liverpool – it did exactly what we’d hoped for by bringing civil service reform to life for our many visitors. Through a vibrant and engaging mix of exhibition stands and interactive …
The Countdown is almost over – ONLY 1 day to go. So, it’s finally here – only one more sleep, so I’d like to take the chance to say a big thank you to everyone who’s been involved in bringing …
The Countdown continues – Civil Service Live Liverpool (25th June) – 2 days to go. Each day in the run up to Civil Service Live 2014 Liverpool we’re highlighting a particular stand or session. Today we focus on the session …
