Writing policies

Who is it for and what is it about?

How do you write bespoke policies for your organisation that are clear, user-friendly, fit for purpose, and will ultimately assist you to convert strategic aims into clear actions?  This is a challenge which many policy staff and managers face.

This course will provide you with practical experience in writing policies and equip you with the skills to produce documents which are user friendly and meet the needs of the intended audience. It is suitable for anyone who is involved in writing or adopting policies, who is new to policy writing or wishing to refresh existing skills.

Course Content

    • Understand the characteristics of good policies
    • Address your audience – who are they?  What do they need to know? 
    • Meet the needs of different audiences
    • Gain practical experience in writing policies
    • Create an accessible and easy to use Policy Portfolio

Learning Outcomes

    • Principles and best practice in policy production
    • Address the audience - appropriate language for the organisation/specific policy
    • Develop/adopt the house style
    • Structure and table of contents
    • Comply with legislation and regulation
    • I.C.T systems and best practice
    • Where does ‘policy’ end and ‘procedure’ begin

Course date: 17/02/26

Delivery: Remote delivery 

Trainer: Matthew Reid

Cost: Member £125 / Non-Member £275
Book your place HERE or email info@share.org.uk

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