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Scoping, time limits and when is a consultation not a consultation?

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Back in 2022, the Government issued a green paper entitled “SEND Review: Right support, right place, right time: Government Consultation on the SEND and alternative provision system in England”. It covered policy proposals arising from a 2019 review examining support for children with SEND, and collected views on some of these issues. The seventh question […]

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CEO Corey Smalley recognised in the Top 20 Visionary CEOs 2024 by CEO Outlook Magazine

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We’re excited to share that the Consultation Institute’s CEO, Corey Smalley, has been recognised in the Top 20 Visionary CEOs 2024 by CEO Outlook Magazine! 🌟 Corey’s strategic foresight, investment in people, and visionary leadership have been instrumental in guiding tCI towards success. This acknowledgment is a reflection of his dedication to driving positive change and steering

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Active Travel and Community Engagement: healthier, vibrant, and more sustainable communities

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With the news of Active Travel England‘s £101 million investment to boost cycling and walking nationwide, we’re considering the benefits of good community engagement to get the most out of promoting active travel schemes. 🚲 Understanding Community Needs: Engaging with the community allows planners and policymakers to gain insights into the specific needs, preferences, and

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Satisfaction with NHS & Social Care: Lessons for consultation

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Media coverage of the King’s Fund survey of public satisfaction understandably centres around the headline findings and the tale of declining confidence has immense political significance. But in a well-conducted research project like this, some of the most helpful insights lie buried deep in the full report, and, from reading of the document published on

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‘Allo, ‘allo, ‘allo, what’s going on here then? Wranglings over PCC powers in the West Midlands

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A key part of the current Government’s Levelling Up agenda was the empowerment of local communities to make decisions. One of the proposals as part of this was the possibility for mayoral combined authorities to assume the powers of coterminous Police and Crime Commissioners. Found in s. 107 of the Local Democracy, Economic and Development

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Gray’s Assembly: What are the prospects for Labour’s new frontiers in public engagement?

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A month ago the erstwhile Civil Service inquisitor and party-buster Sue Gray, now Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff, revealed that as part of the Labour party’s pre-election pitch plans were being worked on for citizens assemblies to deal with national issues such as constitutional reform, housing and devolution. Whilst citizens’ assemblies are enjoying something of

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Lessons from Welsh Language Tribunal | Tribiwnlys y Gymraeg – Dysgu gwersi  

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The Welsh Language Tribunal recently ruled on how the Welsh language should be considered as part of public consultations in Wales. Those bodies and organisations covered by the Welsh Language Standards need to look again at the way they assess the impact of any policy change on the Welsh Language and create a stand-alone Welsh

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Webinar: Confusion to Connection – The Power of Clarity of Direction

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Join tCI and Venture Coaching for our upcoming webinar:Confusion to Connection: The Power of Clarity of Direction For meaningful and inclusive engagement programmes, aligning communities to a common goal with clear communication can reduce stakeholder apathy and enhance participation. Stakeholders are more likely to actively participate when they have a clear understanding of the purpose and potential impact of their

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🌟 Important Announcement: Office Closure to Promote Team Well-being! 🌟

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As a gesture of appreciation for our team’s hard work and dedication, our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday 1st March, providing our team with a well-deserved break. During this time, our team will be taking a collective pause to rest, rejuvenate, see family, head to the beach, or relax at home; spending the day

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Political engagement and the ‘propensity to participate’

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Article by Rhion Jones, The Consultation GuRU For many years, the Institute has wrestled with the need to attract a sufficiently broad participation for public and stakeholder consultations. It ran dozens of events on engaging seldom-heard groups. It invited speakers with specialist experience of faith communities, health campaigners, young people, disability organisations and a host

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