ALL ABOUT RISK
Time:
10 am - 12 pm
Identifying risk and establishing ways of reducing risk is a key part of our governance and a legal requirement. The session will cover the detail of a risk management policy to take account of the range of risks councils face, from public money to council activities, insurance, health and safety, and financial risks. There is an overview of policies and regulations which should be in place to support risk management.
Date:
Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Venue:
Held online
Tutor:
Julie King
Cost:
£48 for subscribers | £60 for non-subscribers
During this two-hour course the tutor will cover:
The legal background to risk management
Outlining the policies to support risk management, including financial regulations and a risk management policy
The insurance policy and mitigating risk through insurance
Risk management in practice - health and safety risk assessments and inspection records
Financial risk management - good governance and reporting
Attendees will receive useful template documents to adapt for their own council's needs.
This course is essential for all local council officers.
Notes:
We'll send you a link via email a day or two before the session is due to be held, so you can just click on the link to join in. You'll need a laptop, tablet or smartphone with a camera; if you haven't tried this technology before that's fine - we'll happily conduct a quick test session with you the day before if you like.
This course scored 100% when it last ran.
"Good - a really good opportunity to get one's thoughts in order, and signpost the things we can do better."
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