Question reference: S6W-23026
- Date lodged: 22 November 2023
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Current status: Answered by Jackson Carlaw (on behalf of the SPCB) on 5 December 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body how it assesses the effectiveness and impact of the MSP staff training provided within the allocated £40,000 central budget.
Answer
The
SPCB can confirm that they are committed to ensuring that all training offered
to MSP staff is of the highest quality and that it meets our procurement
standards. As such we will continue to engage with MSP staff to ensure
that the training meets their needs and that of their employing MSP. MSPs
and their staff can contact People and Culture colleagues for further
support. Delegates that attend training courses are asked to complete an
evaluation form, which is reviewed and acted upon should any issues be raised.
The
SPCB will continue to oversee engagement with MSP staff colleagues to review
and continually improve our training offering. We are in the final stages
of seeking representation from all groups in order to re-establish the MSP
Staff Training Forum, which will provide a mechanism for two-way engagement on
training needs and effectiveness. We will also continue to utilise other
feedback mechanisms, including the Caseworker Forum, to ensure that we continue
to provide what colleagues need and what represents the greatest return on
investment for the Parliament.