Accountability & Governance for Arm’s Length Bodies

For those in newly appointed board member and senior staff positions working within Arm’s Length Bodies, an introduction to accountability is vital as these roles require a working knowledge of how ALB’s interact with the government, and for employees to have a full appreciation of their duties and responsibilities.

Designed to give participants the knowledge needed to effectively support their accounting officer within an Arm’s Length Body, this one-day Accountability and Governance for Arm’s Length Bodies training course addresses all the essential aspects of delegate’s new roles including the role of the Accounting Officer, the audit and risk assurance committee, the board and current government policy.

Accountability & Governance for Arm's Length Bodies is our face to face programme from our signature Accountability & Governance series. At the Civil Service College, we tailor our courses to each attendee’s role and organisations, ensuring that each delegate gets the most out of the training. Our courses and trainers are continuously updated and evaluated to ensure that we are always delivering the best service possible. 

Key Training Features

Who Can Attend

Learning Outcome

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Key Training Features:

• The role of the Accounting Officer
• The rationale for ALBs
• Current government policy
• The oversight role of the sponsoring department
• The Board - Board Governance Training
• The audit and risk assurance committee
• Current developments in ALB governance

Who Can Attend:

This government training course on Accountability and Governance for Arm’s Length Bodies is suitable for newly appointed Board Members across Arm’s Length Bodies, Non-Executive Board Members of NHS bodies, Senior Managers working in the ALB sector, as well as those working in the Civil Service. Those in sponsoring departments who wish to gain a better insight into their responsibilities with regard to oversight of all aspects of ALB governance are also welcome.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between ALBs and their sponsoring departments, the opportunity to focus on public sector governance and accountability arrangements and how these might differ from a private sector entity as well as a better understanding and appreciation of the governance responsibilities of board members and senior managers (including the Accounting Officer).

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