Learn from the experts with this five-star rated training course

The Freedom of Information training course from WuDo Solutions is led by experts with experience who have helped organisations like yours on the ground. They therefore know what works and what doesn’t, meaning this course goes much further than simply giving you knowledge of the FOI Act’s requirements. It’s how to as much as what, and why.

With a focus on practical, applicable skills and giving you the confidence to manage personal data effectively, while achieving your business needs, this course goes beyond simply knowing what FOI requires.

That’s why a significant part of the course focusses on action planning, and throughout the learning there are quizzes, case studies and Q&A sessions where people are encouraged to test what they are being taught against their own experience and systems. Unlike any other provider we also offer six-month’s post course support, completely free, to help ensure peoples new skills are successfully applied in the real world.

Module 1: Background and Context

• Introduction to Freedom of Information (FOI)
• The Scope of FOI
• FOI, GDPR and the Environmental Impact Regulations

Module 2: Recognising and Handling Requests

• The form requests must take
• Step by step – responding to requests within statutory timescales
• Closing requests – what happens next

Module 3: Exemptions Part 1

• Class based exemptions
• Responding to requests where class based exemptions apply

Module 4: Exemptions Part 2

• Prejudice based exemptions
• The public interest test
• Responding to requests where prejudice based exemptions apply

Module 5: Statutory Publication Schemes

• What you must publish
• Best practice for publication
• How your scheme can help reduce requests

Module 6: Complaints and Vexatious Request

• Handling repeat and burdensome requests
• Vexatious requests
• Complaints and internal reviews

Module 7: Implementing Your Learning

• Action planning: applying your learning
• Templates and materials to adapt and use

Remember: attendees get six months’ post-course support absolutely free to help ensure their learning can be applied once the training is over.

Michael is an experienced governance professional who has led and developed freedom of information services in a range of settings. He is our lead consultant for these areas and has supported organisations up to and including Board level ensure and assure FOI compliance.

Examples of his work supporting FOI compliance includes the NHS, policing, and private or charity sector bodies covered by FOI due to their public sector contracts. This work makes him the ideal lead for this course.

When booking with us you can have a full refund, change your course date or venue, or nominate a substitute attendee up to 24 hours before your course.

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