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<p>All civil servants have access to the central learning offer provided through Civil
Service Learning. There are one-day workshops on Understanding Parliament, which are
delivered at Foundation (introduction) and Practitioner (advanced) levels. Both of
these workshops cover Parliament’s scrutiny and legislative roles. The Department
for Exiting the European Union has delivered the Understanding Parliament Foundation
and Practitioner training courses to 66 staff since April 2017.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As
part of a blended approach to delivering training, and providing resources to help
individuals while on the job, Civil Service Learning provides online resources, such
as weblinks, guides and videos. There is an e-learning course on Understanding Parliament,
and access to two comprehensive Open Online Courses (on Understanding Parliament and
Select Committees) which have been produced in partnership between the House of Commons
and Future Learn, a digital education platform owned by the Open University.</p><p>
</p><p>Fast Stream civil servants receive a Parliament workshop during their induction,
covering the role of Parliament in scrutinising government policy. All Fast Streamers
are expected to have attended this induction. For Policy Professionals, there is an
optional workshop which focuses on the legislative process in both Houses, typical
timetables and roles of Ministers, Bill Teams and civil servants in delivering legislation.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>For Senior Civil Servants, a tailored one-day workshop, Leading in
Parliament, is available, which covers Parliament’s role, powers and relationship
with government, the day-to-day work of MPs and Peers. A workshop delivered jointly
between Civil Service Learning and HM Treasury is provided for Accounting Officers.
Civil Service Learning provides a workshop specifically for Senior Responsible Officers
with responsibility for secondary legislation. Every department has an SCS Parliamentary
Champion and there is a buddy system in place between Parliamentary Champions and
senior House staff.</p>
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