Clerk Development
Training opportunites to support clerks and officers in their roles.
We fully appreciate that the SLCC will provide the primary source of training content for Clerks. This can be supplemented with our offering and CPD points are awarded for you to add to your SLCC profile.
Should you wish to put together a small programme of e-learning modules, we are more than happy to discuss a discount for a bespoke number of modules. Just get in touch and we can discuss your requirements.
Prices listed apply for DAPTC member councils only.
Non DAPTC member councils are welcome to book a place for double the price shown against the training.
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
| Event Date | Tue 26 May 2026 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Tue 26 May 2026 16:00 |
| Available Place | 42 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Officer Development Framework |
For councillors and officers that want to understand the role of the internal auditor and how to appoint one. (Please note, this is NOT a training session for people who want to undertake internal audits)
| Event Date | Wed 3 Jun 2026 10:00 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, Councillor Development |
This course explores the foundations, theory and core principles of data protection, UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation. Part 1 of 3.
| Event Date | Mon 8 Jun 2026 10:30 - 12:30 |
| Cut Off Date | Mon 8 Jun 2026 9:30 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, ODF Essentials |
This course covers how councils demonstrate accountability with data protection and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation. Part 2 of 3.
| Event Date | Mon 15 Jun 2026 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Mon 15 Jun 2026 12:00 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, Clerk Development, ODF Essentials |
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
| Event Date | Thu 2 Jul 2026 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Thu 2 Jul 2026 11:00 |
| Available Place | 46 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Officer Development Framework |
This course explores the foundations, theory and core principles of data protection, UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation. Part 1 of 3.
| Event Date | Mon 6 Jul 2026 13:30 - 15:30 |
| Cut Off Date | Mon 6 Jul 2026 12:30 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, ODF Essentials |
This course covers how councils demonstrate accountability with data protection and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation. Part 2 of 3.
| Event Date | Mon 13 Jul 2026 11:00 - 13:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Mon 13 Jul 2026 10:00 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, Clerk Development, ODF Essentials |
This course explores the foundations, theory and core principles of data protection, UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation. Part 1 of 3.
| Event Date | Tue 14 Jul 2026 18:30 - 20:30 |
| Cut Off Date | Tue 14 Jul 2026 17:30 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, ODF Essentials |
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
| Event Date | Tue 28 Jul 2026 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Tue 28 Jul 2026 16:00 |
| Available Place | 48 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Officer Development Framework |
This course explores the foundations, theory and core principles of data protection, UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation. Part 1 of 3.
| Event Date | Mon 3 Aug 2026 10:30 - 12:30 |
| Cut Off Date | Mon 3 Aug 2026 9:30 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, ODF Essentials |
This course covers how councils demonstrate accountability with data protection and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation. Part 2 of 3.
| Event Date | Mon 10 Aug 2026 12:30 - 14:30 |
| Cut Off Date | Mon 10 Aug 2026 11:30 |
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, Clerk Development, ODF Essentials |
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
| Event Date | Thu 10 Sep 2026 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Thu 10 Sep 2026 11:00 |
| Available Place | 50 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Officer Development Framework |
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
| Event Date | Tue 13 Oct 2026 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Tue 13 Oct 2026 16:00 |
| Available Place | 50 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Officer Development Framework |
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
| Event Date | Thu 26 Nov 2026 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Thu 26 Nov 2026 11:00 |
| Available Place | 49 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Officer Development Framework |
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
| Event Date | Tue 12 Jan 2027 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Tue 12 Jan 2027 16:00 |
| Available Place | 49 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Officer Development Framework |
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
| Event Date | Thu 18 Feb 2027 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Thu 18 Feb 2027 11:00 |
| Available Place | 49 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Officer Development Framework |
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
| Event Date | Tue 23 Mar 2027 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Tue 23 Mar 2027 16:00 |
| Available Place | 49 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Officer Development Framework |
60/70 minutes
This module is designed to support those elected or co-opted and/or working in local councils, to understand the principles of conduct expected of all councillors.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £16.00 |
| Location | E-Learning Course |
| Categories | Councillor Development, Clerk Development |
This course is for clerks, finance staff and councillors who already understand the rules of VAT and explains when VAT cannot be reclaimed in relation to exempt activities and what options may be available.
It's ideal for councils that lease or hire out land and buildings such as village halls, community centres, meeting rooms, sports facilities or markets, who need to understand when their council is at risk of not being able to reclaim VAT and vital for any council contemplating major building projects, or incurring significant expenditure on running these facilities.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Intermediate, Clerk Development |
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
| Price | Free |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Officer Development Framework |
This e-learning course will help develop an understanding of the hazards and circumstances that lead to fire and how to manage them appropriately.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £14.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, Clerk Development, ODF Essentials |
There are currently no dates available for this course. Please check back again soon.
This course is aimed at clerks and RFOs of parish and town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets. It is also suitable for councillors on Finance Committees.
| Event Date | |
| Price | £35 for members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | ODF Essentials, Clerk Development, CDF Intermediate |
This course covers how councils demonstrate accountability with data protection and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation. Part 2 of 3.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Optional, Clerk Development, ODF Essentials |
This course explores the foundations, theory and core principles of data protection, UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant legislation. Part 1 of 3.
| Price | £35 members |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | CDF Intermediate, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, ODF Essentials |
Contact
Telephone: 01305 224460
Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Member Training: training@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
General Enquiries: info@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
