IMB National training programme 2015

National Training Co-Ordinator
Independent Monitoring Boards Secretariat
Post 9.52
9th Floor, The Tower
102 Petty France
London SW1H 9AJ
Tel 020 3334 3178
Fax 020 3334 3024
Email: [email protected]
To:
Cc
All IMB Chairs
All IMB Clerks
DBM 20 / 14
7th October 2014
Dear Colleagues,
NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME – 2015
Please find attached the National Training Programme for 2015, detailing the national
training courses scheduled for the year. The venue for the 2015 New Chairs’ Course is
still to be confirmed, but it will take place in the Birmingham/Solihull area.
It would be appreciated if Chairs or Board Development Officers could check at the next
Board meeting that every member has received a copy. Board Development Officers
should also ensure that members appointed after receipt of this letter receive a copy.
The National Training Programme will be posted on the IMB Academy and the IMB
website (www.imb.gov.uk) and additional copies can be downloaded if required.
Foundation Courses and Continued Development Courses are now generic and open to
all members, whether attached to Immigration Removal Centres, Short Term Holding
Facilities or Prisons.
Members are urged to apply for courses that are within their geographic region to
minimise travel costs. Please be aware that you may be asked to attend a course
nearer your home. Should you have any queries regarding this, please contact Mark
Lambert via the above details or Beverley Folkes on 0203 334 3266, email address:
[email protected] as soon as possible.
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The Training Strategy & Development Group (TSDG) is responsible for the development
of the National Training Programme and receives regular reports of participant’s
feedback on specific events. The TSDG always welcomes suggestions and comments
regarding training matters in general.
Yours faithfully,
Mark Lambert
Susan Dyas
Chair of Training & Support
Working Group
Mark Lambert
IMB National Council Support and
Training
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NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME
2015
For all Independent Monitoring Board Members in
Immigration Removal Centres, Prisons and Short Term Holding Facilities
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NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME
The National Training Programme in 2015 includes the following events:
Course
New Chairs’ Course
2015
Of particular interest to:
 Chairs of Boards / Chairs Designate
Chairs taking up appointment on 1st January 2016 should
apply for the New Chairs’ Course on 26th - 27th November
2015.
Vice Chairs’ Course
 Vice Chairs
Open to newly appointed Vice Chairs. Existing Vice Chairs
who would like to attend as a refresher should speak to Mark
Lambert/Beverley Folkes in the first instance.
Foundation Course
 Members in their Probationary Year.
This is a mandatory course to be attended in their first 12
months of a member’s appointment to the Board.
Members are advised to apply early in their probationary year,
but not attend until they have at least 3 months’ service.
This course is an integral element of the Probationary Year
and participants must attend the entire course.
Continued Development
 Board Members with at least two years service
Course
Members who have not had any training for at least 2-3 years
are especially encouraged to apply.
Board Development
 Board Development Officers
Officer Course
Open to new BDOs due to take up post on 1st January 2015
and existing BDOs requiring refresher training.
IMB Clerks
 IMB Clerks
Establishment/Centre employees appointed as IMB Clerks.
Please note: Clerks should seek permission from line
management to attend and subsistence and travel costs must
be borne by their home establishment.
Details of how to apply to attend a course are included on the application form at the end
of this document. Please follow the instructions detailed for booking courses. We are no
longer able to accept telephone booking for national training events.
If you have any queries or feedback about the National Training Programme (or training
matters in general) please contact Mark Lambert on 0203 334 3178, fax 0203 334 3024
or e-mail [email protected]
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2015 COURSE DATES
Applying for a Course:
An application form is attached. There are various requirements / restrictions on
participation on specific courses. These are regularly reviewed and will be adhered to in
the processing of your application.
All courses are under regular review, so the contents of courses may vary from the
information included in this programme. Members and BDOs should check this page
regularly for any changes. Please DO NOT make any private arrangements, without
checking with the Secretariat first, as venues can change after publication.
NEW CHAIRS’ COURSE
Dates 2015
Venue
26-27 Nov
For appointments
01/01/2016
Solihull / Birmingham area
Exact venue to be confirmed
Timings
Thurs 11.30 - Fri 16.30
Brief Course Description:
Principles of Chairmanship; recruitment; Annual Reports; Triennial Review; co-ordinating
the work of the Board; dealing with disputes; raising issues; establishing effective
relationships with senior managers and delegation.
This course is residential
VICE CHAIRS’ COURSE
Dates
Saturday, 28th
February
Venue
Timings
Holiday Inn, Birmingham City Centre
Smallbrook Queensway,
Birmingham
Sat 10.30 – 16.00
Brief Course Description:
This course helps newly appointed Vice Chairs by providing advice and support in the
role and suggesting delegated functions they can undertake to support the Chair.
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Dates 2015
21 – 22 January
20 – 21 March
17 – 18 April
1 – 2 May
19 – 20 June
24 – 25 July
11 – 12 September
23 – 24 October
FOUNDATION COURSE
Venue
Timings
Millenium Madjeski Hotel, Reading
(Note: Weekday course)
De Vere Village Urban Resort, Solihull
Holiday Inn, Ashford North A20 (Kent)
Thistle Manchester City Centre, The
Portland
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre
Redworth Hall Hotel, Durham
The Strathdon Hotel, Nottingham City
Centre
Holiday Inn Bristol Filton
Wed 11.00 – Thur 12.45
Fri 11.00 – Sat 12.45
Fri 11.00 – Sat 12.45
Fri 11.00 – Sat 12.45
Fri 11.00 – Sat 12.45
Fri 11.00 – Sat 12.45
Fri 11.00 – Sat 12.45
Fri 11.00 – Sat 12.45
Brief Course Content:
Topics covered will include: - the probationary year, IMB duties, establishing Board
credibility, rota visits, applications and formal complaints processes, the IMB role in
serious incidents; general security; and diversity, IMB on-line Academy.
This course is a mandatory element of the probationary year for members in their first
year of appointment and must be attended in full.
This course is residential.
Overnight accommodation before the course is not provided except on medical grounds.
A maximum of 4 members from the same board will be accepted per course, unless prior
agreement has been made with the IMB Secretariat.
Please check with your own Board Chair and BDO before booking this course.
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Dates 2015
10 April
15 May
CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Venue
Holiday Inn, Ashford Central, Kent
The Place Aparthotel, Manchester
Timings
Fri 10.00 – 16.00
Fri 10.00 – 16.00
Brief Course Content:
Topics to be included: - role of the Board, serious incidents, the applications process,
resources for advanced monitoring, monitoring disciplinary procedures, Safer Custody,
role of the mentor, monitoring adjudications, current concerns and good practices,
resettlement, IMB on-line Academy. (PLEASE NOTE: CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT
COURSES ARE NOW ONE DAY ONLY AND ARE NON-RESIDENTIAL)
This course is designed for members who:
 have already attended a Foundation Course
 have been on the Board for at least two years
 have not received any training for at least three years
 Members should only apply for a course in their geographical region
 A maximum of 3 members from the same board will be accepted per course.
Overnight accommodation before the course is not provided except on medical grounds,
UNLESS travelling for a 10 am start proves difficult. Please contact the National Training
Co-Ordinator for advice if required.
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Dates 2015
BOARD DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS’ COURSE
21st Feb
Venue
Timings
Novotel Birmingham City Centre
Sat 10.00 – 16.00
Brief Course Content:
Probationary year; Annual Team Performance Reviews; IMB on-line Academy, the
relationship between the BDO / Chair / Vice Chair; identifying the Board’s training needs /
conducting a training needs analysis; setting up effective local training sessions; and
arranging exchange visits.
IMB CLERKS’ TRAINING
IMB Clerks MUST obtain line management permission before applying
Dates 2015
Venue
Timings
25 Mar
102 Petty France, London
Wed10.00 – 16.00
Brief Course Content:
Finance and Expenses, Elections, Appointment to IMB Board, Annual Team
Performance Review (ATPR), IMB Applications, On-line IMB Academy – IMB Clerks
have specific section.
This training takes place at the IMB Secretariat, 102 Petty France.
All travel, subsistence and accommodation costs must be arranged and financed by
establishments. Travel, subsistence & accommodation costs are not met by the Board or
IMB Secretariat.
Version 1.0 – September 2014 – Booking form is below.
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IMB NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME
APPLICATION FORM FOR IMB MEMBERS
Please complete in block capitals
Name
Board
Date of appointment to IMB
Course Title
Date of Course
Location of Course
Home Address
Daytime Telephone Number AND
e-mail address:
Emergency Contact Number
Special Dietary Requirements (if
any)
Special accommodation
requirements (NB. all rooms are
single occupancy)
Other Comments
Please return completed forms via email or post to:
 Post: Beverley Folkes, Post Point 9.52, 9th Floor, The Tower, 102 Petty France,
London SW1H 9AJ
 Fax: 0207 035 2250
 Email: [email protected]
 We no longer accept booking by telephone, but for information about your
booking  0203 334 3178
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MEMBERS INDUCTION RECORD
(FOR FOUNDATION COURSE ONLY)
(Formal ‘sign off’ to attend the
Foundation Course)
Name (Please print)
Date of appointment
To gain maximum benefit from attendance at the ‘Foundation Training Course’, it is essential
that the member completes all the tasks set out in the ‘National Induction Programme’, which
are summarised in Appendix D of the programme. The National Induction Programme can be
viewed on the IMB web-site at:
www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/about/imb/members/imb-induction-programme.pdf
I confirm that all the core tasks set out in this ‘National Induction Programme’,
will have been completed by the time of attendance on the course.
Signature
Member
Signature
BDO (or Chair if BDO unavailable)
Date
Please return this form, along with the Booking Form, to the IMB Secretariat.
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