Training
CLS Support Training programme 2010 is now accepting bookings! And all of it is:
2010 CONTRACT READY!
To see the courses we offer please view outlines on right hand side. Alternatively click on to 2010 Training Programme Booking Form. If you are not sure which course might be suitable or you need to build up your training portfolio for the year, then view the 2010 Training Programme Pointers Sheet.
- Making Debt Work 2010
- Making Welfare Benefits Work 2010
- Making Housing Work 2010
- Making Immigration Work 2010
If you enjoyed CLS Support's half-day subject specific training in 2008 and 2009, we advise you to book onto one of the revised and extended full day versions. These will save you time and effort in managing the current Contract and prepare you for October's changes.
2010 is likely to be the most challenging year so far for many working within the legal aid scheme. The Unified Contract is in its final phase – its replacement has now been published. Civil Bid rounds have already begun. Tough decisions are being made across the whole sector that will no doubt affect the futures of whole organisations, their employees and clients. For many, it’s crunch time.
CLS Support will continue to support you, including through telephone and email consultancy and written guidance.
We advise you to book early if you are intent on attending a particular course as the more popular courses sell out very quickly.
On behalf of the CLS Support Team, I wish you every success in your organisational and professional development in the coming year.
Kem Herbert
CLS Support Director
2010 Training Programme Booking Form
2010 Training Programme Pointers Sheet
Social Welfare Law tender delayed
The Legal Service Commission (LSC) intends to start publishing revised Social Welfare Law (SWL) procurement plans this week. The bid round for SWL and Family is now due to open in the week beginning 22nd February. The LSC will then explain how it proposes to select between bidders, when there is competition. They will also explain how they will allocate matter starts to successful bids.
For more details on all the above see the Law Society website. It contains an exchange of letters between the Law Society and the LSC about the civil tender process.
Law Society News and Events
(26th January 2010)
Remember that if you are a subscriber to the bulletin you will receive information on the tenders that way. Delegates on the tender courses will also be emailed any vital information that comes out after the course.
Social Welfare Law tender
(Debt, Housing, Welfare Benefits, Employment and Community Care)
Notwithstanding current uncertainties it is still our aim to run these courses as planned
Birmingham - Wednesday 24th February
Manchester - Thursday 25th February
York - Friday 26th February
London - Tuesday 2nd March - SOLD OUT
London - Friday 5th March
Booking Form - Winning Tenders 2010
28th January 2010
