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AI management essentials consultation response policy briefing

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) have launched a consultation on their self-assessment tool AI Management Essentials (AIME). AIME is the latest in a series of interconnected tools released by DSIT aimed at supporting the public sector to deploy AI safely.

Apprentice of the Year: The rewards of teamwork

Read more about how Alisha Carass gained confidence and skills while attending the local Government Apprentice of the Year competition, and ultimately becoming part of one of the winning teams in 2024.

Early careers workbooks

These workbooks are designed to support those early on in their careers to develop key skills to aid their professional growth in the local government sector

National Care Leaver Asks

National Care Leavers week provides a vital opportunity to acknowledge the success and achievements of care leavers, whilst also raising awareness of the ongoing challenges our young people face as they transition from care.

Integrated Community Teams: a data-driven approach to moving the dial

In March 2024, Caroline Williams, Director of Adult Social Services (DASS), and Alex Robertson, Managing Partner, Consortium24 LLP, working with system partners, presented their data-driven approach to coordinated proactive and preventative care, to the International Technology Enabled Care Conference in Birmingham. This approach is currently being implemented in Warrington.