Attendance Date Duration Type 

## Dates Have Been Set For The Following Learning And Development Events And Attendance For All Members Of The Authority Is Essential Or Desirable. Essential & Desirable  Learning & Development Course Event/Title

| Desirable              | 25/06/21    | 5 hours    | Development Democratic    | Annual Members' Tour    |
|------------------------|-------------|------------|---------------------------|-------------------------|
|                        |             |            |                           |                         |
| Annual Planning Tour   | Desirable   | 20/08/21   | 5 hours                   | Development Jane Newman |
| Planning Training      |             |            |                           |                         |
|                        |             |            |                           |                         |
| 4 hours                | Progressing |            |                           |                         |
| Business               | &           |            |                           |                         |
| Development            |             |            |                           |                         |
| Essential              | 24/09/21    |            |                           |                         |
|                        |             |            |                           |                         |
| OR                     |             |            |                           |                         |
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| 22/10/21               |             |            |                           |                         |
| Essential              | 17/09/21    | 3 hours    | Progressing               |                         |
| Business               |             |            |                           |                         |
| Strategic Corporate    |             |            |                           |                         |
| Planning Workshop      |             |            |                           |                         |
|                        |             |            |                           |                         |
| Essential              | 15/10/21    | 3 hours    | Progressing               |                         |
| Business               |             |            |                           |                         |
| Strategic Finance / HR |             |            |                           |                         |
| Workshop (1)           |             |            |                           |                         |
|                        |             |            |                           |                         |
| Essential              | 19/11/21    | 3 hours    | Progressing               |                         |
| Business               |             |            |                           |                         |
| Strategic Finance / HR |             |            |                           |                         |
| Workshop (2)           |             |            |                           |                         |
|                        |             |            |                           |                         | Current Lead Notes 
 
Services Manager John Scott 
All Members must attend one of the sessions 
to 
participate 
in 
decisions 
relating to planning matters and gain a 
better understanding of the development management issues facing the Authority in its role as Planning Authority for the National Park. 
David Hickman 
 
David Hickman 
 
David Hickman 
 
 
Attendance 
 
Date 
 
Duration 
 
Type 

## The Following Learning And Development Events Are Designed Specifically For New Authority Members And Form Part Of The Induction Process New Member Induction Course Event/Title

| 2 hours                                | Development Chief        | Executive                                 |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| District                               | National                 | Park                                      |
| Essential                              |                          |                                           |
| (for                                   | new                      |                                           |
| Members)                               |                          |                                           |
| 04/06/21                               |                          |                                           |
| (provisional                           |                          |                                           |
| date)                                  | Authority (Strategy)     |                                           |
|                                        |                          |                                           |
| 2 hours                                | Development Democratic   | Essential                                 |
| (for                                   | new                      |                                           |
| Members)                               |                          |                                           |
| 04/06/21                               |                          |                                           |
| (provisional                           |                          |                                           |
| date)                                  |                          |                                           |
| Getting started as a                   |                          |                                           |
| Member - An Introduction               |                          |                                           |
| to Democratic Services                 |                          |                                           |
|                                        |                          |                                           |
| National Parks UK New                  |                          |                                           |
| Members Induction                      |                          |                                           |
|                                        |                          |                                           |
| 15 hours                               | Development Ruth Crowder | The session is an annual event, hosted by |
| different National Parks, and all new  |                          |                                           |
| Members are encouraged to attend.      |                          |                                           |
| Usually held in September but 2020     |                          |                                           |
| session postponed to March 2021 due to |                          |                                           |
| Covid-19 pandemic situation.           |                          |                                           |
| Desirable                              | 16-18 March              |                                           |
| 2021                                   |                          |                                           |
| (Snowdonia)                            |                          |                                           |
|                                        |                          |                                           |
| &                                      |                          |                                           |
|                                        |                          |                                           |
| September                              |                          |                                           |
| 2021                                   | -                        |                                           |
| dates                                  | and                      |                                           |
| venue tbc                              |                          |                                           |
|                                        |                          |                                           |

## 

 

 
Current Lead 
 
Notes 
 
and 
Chair 
of 
Authority 
 
Services Manager 

The final section list areas for learning and development that have been identified by Authority Members as development needs. Members are invited to look down the list and advise the Democratic and Legal Support Team of any three topics that they would be interested in participating in by Monday 14 December 2020. The method of delivery will depend upon the number of Members who express an interest, (in this section a date is only given where a session has already been organised). 

## Developing Skills

| Attendance Estimated                                 | Type     | Current Lead             | Notes                                                   | Course Event/Title          |
|------------------------------------------------------|----------|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
|                                                      | Duration |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Influencing/Persuading                               |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Skills                                               |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
|                                                      |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Optional                                             | 3 hours  | Development Ruth Crowder | This may be facilitated by externally provided workshop |                             |
| or training events, web based courses or booklets or |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| other available alternatives                         |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Constructive Challenging                             |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Skills                                               |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
|                                                      |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Optional                                             | 3 hours  | Development Ruth Crowder | This may be facilitated by externally provided workshop |                             |
| or training events, web based courses or booklets or |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| other available alternatives                         |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Managing Time/Speed                                  |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Reading                                              |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
|                                                      |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Optional                                             | 3 hours  | Development Ruth Crowder | This may be facilitated by externally provided workshop |                             |
| or training events, web based courses or booklets or |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| other available alternatives                         |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Chairing Skills                                      |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
|                                                      |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Optional                                             | 2 hours  | Development Ruth Crowder | This may be facilitated by externally provided workshop |                             |
| or training events, web based courses or booklets or |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| other available alternatives                         |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Skills for Presentations and                         |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Public Speaking                                      |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
|                                                      |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Optional                                             | 3 hours  | Development Ruth Crowder | This may be facilitated by externally provided workshop |                             |
| or training events, web based courses or booklets or |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| other available alternatives                         |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| Optional                                             | 1 hour   | Development Ruth Crowder | 1-1 meetings by appointment                             | Using the internet and      |
| Member Portal as a source                            |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| of information                                       |          |                          |                                                         |                             |
| IT Skills                                            | Optional | 1 hour                   | Development Darren Butler                               | 1-1 meetings by appointment |
|                                                      |          |                          |                                                         |                             |

 

 Type Current Lead GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE & SCRUTINY Course Event/Title Attendance Estimated 
Duration 
Optional 
2 hours 
Learning 
Democratic Services Manager 
Code of Conduct and Role of Authority 
Optional 
2 hours 
Learning 
Emily Fox 
Provided by in-house small group sessions or 1-1 sessions or may be considered for a larger workshop if interest is great 
National Park Management Plan, Corporate Strategy and Business Planning National Park Finance and 
Financial Planning 
Optional 
3 hours 
Learning 
Philip Naylor 
Provided by in-house small group sessions or 1-1 
sessions or may be considered for a larger workshop if interest is great 
Dealing with Complaints 
Optional 
1 hour 
Learning 
Ruth Crowder 
Provided by in-house 1-1 sessions or small group sessions 
Optional 
3 hours 
Learning 
Democratic Services Manager 
National Park Authority Scrutiny Attendance Type Current Lead STRATEGIC &  EXTERNAL LEADERSHIP Course Event/Title Estimated Duration 
Optional 
5 hours 
Development Democratic 
Services Manager 
National Parks UK Workshop 
Optional 
5 hours 
Development Democratic 
National Parks UK Conference 
Services Manager Notes 
Provided by in-house small group sessions or 1-1 sessions or may be considered for a larger workshop if interest is great 
Provided by in-house small group sessions or 1-1 sessions or may be considered for a larger workshop if interest is great Notes 
Date to be confirmed Date to be confirmed Attendance Type Current Lead Notes IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITTY Course Event/Title Estimated 
Duration 
Optional 
2 hours 
Learning 
Optional 
2 hours 
Learning 
John Scott, Brian Taylor 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions.   
Suzanne Fletcher 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions. May also involve the opportunity to accompany farm adviser visit. adviser on a farm visit 
Affordable Housing 
Optional 
3 hours 
Learning 
Chris Dean 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions.   
Moors for the Future Land Management 
Optional 
2 hours 
Learning 
Brian Taylor 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions.   
Transport Issues in the 
National Park 
Optional 
2 hours 
Learning 
Mike Rhodes 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions.   
Access and Rights of Way The Role of Rangers  
Optional 
3 hours 
Learning 
Sarah Wilks 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions. May involve shadowing opportunity.  
Optional 
2 hours 
Learning 
Brian Taylor 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions.   
Approaches to Engaging Communities 
Emily Fox, Brian Taylor 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions.   
Optional 
3 hours 
Progressing Business 
Approaches to Climate Change 
Optional 
3 hours 
Learning 
Anna Badcock 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions. Includes 
the 
chance 
to 
accompany 
an 
Archaeology in the National Park 
Archaeologist on a regular site monitoring visit or other site visits, and may be possible to visit a future excavation. 
Historic Buildings and Conservation Areas 
Optional  
3 hours 
Learning 
Rebecca Waddington, Sue Adam, Helen Carrington 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions. Includes site visit - viewing listed building(s) and/or a Conservation Area; learn about key issues 
including 
appraisals, 
quinquennial 
review, 
conversion, setting, design etc… 
 
Attendance 
 
Type 
 
Current Lead 
 
Notes 
 
Course Event/Title 
 
Estimated Duration 
Tree Conservation 
Optional 
2 hours 
Learning 
Felicity Stout,  
Geoff Smith 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions. 
Inclues a site visist, and the opportunity to learn about trees in the landscape, ameity value, protected trees, veteran trees, habitats and tree heritage. Also how we manage tree safety on PDNPA property.  
Natural Environment in the National Park 
Optional 
3 hours 
Learning 
Rhodri Thomas 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions. Includes learning about the key habitats, species and landscapes.  May also involve the opportunity to accompany an Ecologist on a site visit. 
South West Peak Landscape Partnership 
Optional 
3 hours 
Learning 
Karen Shelley-Jones 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions. Includes learning about the landscape scale delivery of 18 different projects. 
Fundraising 
Optional 
2 hours 
Learning 
Sarah Slowther 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions. Includes learning about the Peak District National 
Park Foundation, it's charitable objectives and 
governance.  Increase understanding of PDNPA fundraising projects, how money is raised and allocated.  Overview of different sources of charitable donations; partnerships, event notifications, legacy donations and bids. Communication and engagement activity associated with fundraising including events, supporter newsletter and supporter giving database. 
Engaging Audiences 
Optional 
2 hours 
Learning 
Sarah Wilks 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions. Includes understanding the different tools used to engage audiences; mainstream media engagement and monitoring, social media engagement and monitoring, reputation and crisis management. Understanding of key National Park touchpoints, brand, messaging and tonality to build a strong identity 
and 
drive 
positive 
awareness 
and 
engagement. 
 
Attendance 
 
Type 
 
Current Lead 
 
Notes 
 
Course Event/Title 
 
Estimated Duration 
Optional  
3 hours 
Learning 
Emma Stone,  
Chris Manby 
Management of Authority 
Assets/Developing Visitor Experiences 
Provided by in-house 1-1 or small group sessions.  
Includes an outline of the scope of the Authority's assets, current asset management arrangements and approach to developing an asset management plan. How we are managing and developing our visitor experience assets to deliver against the Corporate strategy whilst balancing the conservation interest, maintenance needs and financial constraints. 
PDNPA Volunteering Masterclass 
Optional  
2 hours  
Learning 
Sarah Wilks, Rachel Mora-Bannon 
Can only be provided if sufficient Members interested ie not available as individual sessions. 
Aim of session: To give an overview of our 
volunteering strategy, the volunteer journey and to demonstrate how our volunteering offer in the PDNPA can add enormous value to our work and meet the needs of new audiences. To inspire PDNPA members about the potential that this opens up to our organisation Further details available on request.