Cabinet Office
The Leadership College for Governments approach to learning focuses on bringing leaders together from across the Civil Service to share experiences and expertise.
We are working on our 2023 to 2024 dates, and hope to provide an update shortly. Please keep checking this calendar in the meantime.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list and informed when future events become available, please let us know at leadershipcollege@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
Civil Service Orientation
Civil Service orientation supports senior leaders who are new to the Civil Service, to gain a comprehensive understanding of working in central Government, through online content and events.
| Date | Time | Location | Event | Status |
| 23 Feb 2023 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual MS Teams | Civil Service Orientation - this is the link to sign up for all three elements | Places available |
| 23 Feb - 17 Mar 2023 | n/a | n/a | Independent Online Learning | As above |
| 17 Mar 2023 | 10:00 - 16:30 | Hawkhills EPC, York | Face to Face Workshop | As above |
Deputy Director Induction (DDI)
This programme is aimed at deputy directors who have been recently promoted or have completed the Civil Service orientation. It is designed support participants to transition into their new roles by providing them with the knowledge, skills and networks they need to be successful.
Deputy Director Induction - DDI 8
| Date | Time | Location | Event | Status |
| 14 Dec 2022 | 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual MS Teams | Deputy director induction - this is the link to sign up for all three elements | Fully booked |
| 14 Dec - 10 Jan 2023 | n/a | n/a | Independent Online Learning | As above |
| 10 & 11 Jan 2023 | Day 1 begins at 11:30 - Day 2 ends at 15:00 | Hawkhills EPC, York | Face to face residential | As above |
Deputy Director Induction - DDI 9
| Date | Time | Location | Event | Status |
| 24 Jan 2023 | 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual MS Teams | Deputy director induction - this is the link to sign up for all three elements | Fully booked |
| 24 Jan - 7 Feb 2023 | n/a | n/a | Independent Online Learning | As above |
| 7 & 8 Feb 2023 | Day 1 begins at 11:30 - Day 2 ends at 15:00 | Hawkhills EPC, York | Face to face residential | As above |
Deputy Director Induction - DDI 10
| Date | Time | Location | Event | Status |
| 24 Jan 2023 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual MS Teams | Deputy director induction - this is the link to sign up for all three elements | Fully booked |
| 24 Jan - 9 Feb 2023 | n/a | n/a | Independent Online Learning | As above |
| 9 & 10 Feb 2023 | Day 1 begins at 11:30 - Day 2 ends at 15:00 | Hawkhills EPC, York | Face to face residential | As above |
Deputy Director Induction - DDI 11
| Date | Time | Location | Event | Status |
| 30 Jan 2023 | 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual MS Teams | Deputy director induction - this is the link to sign up for all three elements | Places available |
| 30 Jan - 14 Feb 2023 | n/a | n/a | Independent Online Learning | As above |
| 14 & 15 Feb 2023 | Day 1 begins at 11:30 - Day 2 ends at 15:00 | Hawkhills EPC, York | Face to face residential | As above |
Deputy Director Induction - DDI 13
| Date | Time | Location | Event | Status |
| 22 Feb 2023 | 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual MS Teams | Deputy director induction - this is the link to sign up for all three elements | Places available |
| 20 Feb - 9 Mar 2023 | n/a | n/a | Independent Online Learning | As above |
| 9 and 10 Mar 2023 | Day 1 begins at 11:30 - Day 2 ends at 15:00 | Hawkhills EPC, York | Face to face residential | As above |
Director Induction (DI)
This programme is aimed at directors who have been recently promoted or have completed the Civil Service orientation. It is designed support participants to transition into their new roles by providing them with the knowledge, skills and networks they need to be successful.
Director Induction - DI 3
| Date | Time | Location | Event | Status |
| 10 Jan 2023 | 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual MS Teams | Director induction - this is the link to sign up for all three elements | Limited places available |
| 10 Jan - 1 Feb 2023 | n/a | n/a | Independent Online Learning | As above |
| 1 & 2 Feb 2023 | Day 1 begins at 11:30 - Day 2 ends at 15:00 | Hawkhills EPC, York | Face to Face Workshop | As above |
Directors Network
A self-governing network that provides a safe, open space for directors to share, reflect, harness their collective experience and build networks beyond their departmental silos.
| Date | Time | Location | Event | Status |
If you are a director in the Civil Service and you would like to join the Directors Network, please email leadershipcollege@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Working with Parliament for leaders
The Parliamentary Capability Team is based in the Government Skills and Curriculum Unit, and exists to help civil servants better understand how Parliament scrutinises the work of government and how they can effectively support their departments response to Parliamentary scrutiny.
The team have created three bespoke learning events aimed at SCS:
Accounting Officers Responsibilities Roundtable
This course is designed for newly appointed Accounting Officers or Additional Accounting Officers. It will help you und