Policy & Governance Training

Practical, tailored training programmes that help public sector professionals design, implement and oversee policy and governance with clarity, confidence and integrity.

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What We Offer

We design impactful development programmes for professionals working in policy development, strategic governance, regulation, public accountability and compliance. Our policy training, data protection training, and team governance training are grounded in the real challenges of government and tailored to your organisation’s priorities, policy environment and stakeholders. Our programmes provide practical, evidence-based skills to help teams navigate complex governance and compliance requirements with confidence.

  • Effective Briefings and Submissions

    Produce concise, persuasive, and well-evidenced documents tailored for senior decision-makers, ministers, and boards.

  • Successfully Writing Guidance, Policies & Procedures

    Practical skills to plan, structure, and write internal and external policies and procedures in clear, action oriented language.

  • Ensuring Effective Policy Implementation

    Master skills to design evidence-based, workable policies, from problem identification to drafting policy papers and delivering implementation plans.

  • Good Governance in the Public Sector

    Explore governance frameworks, strategic oversight, transparency, and board-level responsibilities.

  • Understanding Public Law and Policy Making

    Gain practical insights into how legislation, case law, and constitutional frameworks influence policy and service delivery.

  • Accountability, Scrutiny and Effective Oversight

    Enhance your ability to monitor performance, engage in scrutiny, and ensure public accountability.

  • Regulation in Practice: Roles, Powers and Principles

    Understand the regulator’s role, applying proportionate oversight while balancing compliance and collaboration.

  • Freedom of Information and Records Management

    Learn lawful handling of FOI requests and managing information with integrity and transparency.

  • Data Protection and UK GDPR Essentials for Policy Teams

    Understand key data protection principles and their application in policy, information handling, and governance.

  • Risk Management for Policy Professionals

    Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in policy planning, governance, and service delivery.

  • Stakeholder Engagement and Political Awareness

    Build confidence and tools to engage with political leaders, communities, and stakeholders in complex environments.

  • Regulatory Impact Assessments and Better Regulation

    Assess policy or regulatory impacts and apply better regulation principles.

  • Policy Implementation and Evaluation

    Learn what drives successful implementation and how to embed evaluation and continuous learning.

  • Ethical Leadership and Public Sector Governance

    Examine ethical standards, decision-making under pressure, and leading with integrity in politically sensitive roles.

  • Digital Governance and Innovation

    Explore e-governance, digital transformation, and how technology can drive effective, transparent public service delivery.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Policy Making

    Embed DEI principles into governance and policy to create fairer, more inclusive public services.

  • Crisis and Change Management

    Develop skills to lead governance and policy through crises and major organisational change with resilience and agility.

  • Collaborative and Cross-sector Working

    Learn to build partnerships and work effectively across government, private, and third sectors to achieve shared goals.

  • Communication and Influence Skills for Policy Leaders

    Strengthen oral communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to lead and advocate effectively at senior levels.

  • Behavioural Insights for Policy Design

    Learn how to apply behavioural science principles to improve the effectiveness of policy interventions and public communication.

  • Strategic Foresight and Policy Planning

    Equip policy professionals with tools for scenario planning, horizon scanning, and long-term decision-making in uncertain environments.

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  • Effective Briefings and Submissions

    Develop the skills to write clear, concise and persuasive briefings and submissions.

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  • Understanding Procurement Law and Procedures

    Gain an overview of the latest changes to procurement law and regulation and learn how to adapt to a more streamlined and less costly procurement process.

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  • Successfully Writing Guidance, Policies and Procedures

    Gain the essentials for policy writing, learn techniques on how to plan your policy document, organise information in a structured way, create clear and concise messages and turn technical language into engaging prose.

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  • Understanding Data Protection & GDPR

    Learn the skills needed to identify best practices, integrate an effective data protection culture into your workplace and fully comply with UK GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations, such as the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.

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Mix. Match. Customise.

You don’t have to choose just one. We can combine elements from across these topics to create a tailored programme that meets your team’s exact needs, development goals and working context.

Whether you're looking for a one-off session for your team or a long-term pathway for a whole department, we’ll work with you to design something truly relevant, practical and impactful, built from the parts that matter most to your people.

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Feedback & Testimonials

  • Nottingham Trent University

    “I've really enjoyed today's workshop with Steve. Great delivery style and useful content. I appreciate how easy it was to comprehend, and the language wasn't too difficult, which can sometimes be a barrier”

    - Learning and Development Officer at Nottingham Trent University

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    “This course I attended was really well organised, really informative, lots of great things to take away from it”

    - Digital Transformation Lead at Crown Prosecution Service

  • Scottish Legal Aid Board

    “The training provided a valued refresher of what makes good policy, and a chance to reflect on this with colleagues in a way that is hard to do during normal work day. This gave a boost to confidence as well as ideas as to how to use various tools effectively in future work.” 

    - Policy Officer at Scottish Legal Aid Board

  • Financial Conduct Authority logo

    "Great course, the team made it bespoke to ensure we maximised output/outcome. Communication was excellent and the team really enjoyed the course."

    - Quality Manager at Financial Conduct Authority

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Royal College of Psychiatrists

“Excellent tailored course - incredibly well delivered. So my score is basically all because of Susan's teaching. She is warm, funny, and has excellent breadth and depth of knowledge on writing and editing. I made notes and will take points away to look into further (e.g. the recommended books), start putting into practice, and add to our Editorial reference materials.“
Senior Editor

Scottish Legal Aid Board

“The training provided a valued refresher of what makes good policy, and a chance to reflect on this with colleagues in a way that is hard to do during normal work day. This gave a boost to confidence as well as ideas as to how to use various tools effectively in future work.”
Policy Officer

Nottingham Trent University

‘’My team runs project workshops to try to inform our processes across departments. This will impact the content and the other’s understanding of the importance of project management’’
Operations and Stakeholder Engagement Manager

UK Power Networks Limited

‘’I really enjoyed the day, very engaging and I liked that the trainer uses to by name and put their efforts in to getting to know what we all wanted from the course’’
Training and Compliance Manager

Central & West Warrington PCN

"This course was very informative, the trainer was excellent and adapted all training to meet all training needs. I think all who attended have learned a lot.’’
Practice Manager

National Crime Agency

"I thought the trainer was exceptional. She was interactive, experienced and built a very good rapport with the participants. The handouts will be very useful also.”
Senior Officer

Girlguiding

“Possibly the best training I have had. It was so useful, practical and insightful. A lot to take away and apply everyday at work, thank you Sue!”
Safeguarding Lead

British Council

"Great trainer! Engaging and huge knowledge base and experience. Very personable - remembered all of our names!"
Policy and Parliamentary Officer

Department of Transport

"The most engaging course I have attended in over 30 years"
- Policy Advisor

Success Stories: Mini Case Studies

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    Civil Aviation Authority

    Challenge: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) identified a need to strengthen staff confidence and capability in writing clear, consistent and fit-for-purpose internal policies and procedures. Teams needed guidance on structuring documents that align with organisational standards and regulatory requirements, while remaining accessible and practical for everyday use. 

    Approach: ModernGov delivered a tailored in-house course on Writing Policies and Procedures, designed to improve the clarity, consistency and usability of internal documents. The session included practical exercises, examples from regulatory environments, and a focus on writing for different audiences across the organisation. 

    Results: Improved ability to write clear, structured and compliant policies and procedures 

    Greater confidence in drafting documents for both internal and external audiences 

    Strong feedback on the course's practical relevance and the trainer’s regulatory expertise 

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    Warwickshire College Group


    Challenge: Warwickshire College Group sought to strengthen their internal procurement knowledge and ensure compliance with the evolving public procurement landscape. Staff involved in contract management and purchasing needed a clearer understanding of legal obligations, supplier engagement protocols, and the implications of the Procurement Act 2023. 

    Approach: ModernGov delivered a customised in-house session on Understanding Procurement Law and Procedures. The training focused on demystifying the new legislative requirements, clarifying procurement thresholds and routes, and building confidence in conducting compliant and transparent procurement activities within an education context. 

    Results: Increased awareness of the Procurement Act 2023 and its practical impact on procurement activities 

    Greater confidence in applying compliant procedures when selecting and managing suppliers 

    Strong feedback on the trainer’s expertise and ability to make complex legal concepts accessible 

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    Ipswich and East Suffolk Integrated Care Board


    Challenge: Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG needed a tailored training session to support staff in understanding the principles and practices of Trusted Assessment and lawful information sharing, particularly in relation to data protection legislation and consent models.

    Approach: ModernGov delivered a bespoke in-house course focused on building a shared knowledge base around information governance, Trusted Assessment, and data sharing best practice. The session was customised to reflect regional priorities, existing service challenges, and the legal framework, including the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

    Results: Improved confidence and understanding of safe, compliant data sharing among participating staff and provider organisations

    Provided a practical foundation to establish a steering group and project team focused on Trusted Assessment. Positive delegate feedback on the trainer’s expertise, delivery style, and the relevance of the course to real operational challenges

    Greater clarity across teams on the importance of explicit consent and the role of data sharing in delivering integrated, high-quality care

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    Westminster City Council


    Challenge: Teams in Strategy, Performance, Analysis and Business Support needed to improve their ability to read complex documents quickly, draw out key facts, and craft concise and consistent briefings in a fast-paced environment. 

    Approach: ModernGov delivered a full‑day Effective Briefings & Submissions in-house course, tailored specifically to the demands of working in a local government setting. Training covered techniques for summarising information, structuring briefing documents and clear writing.

    Results: Team members reported increased confidence in turning large volumes of information into sharp, readable briefings

    Greater consistency and clarity across documents shared with leadership and stakeholders

    Positive feedback on the relevance, interactive approach, and applicability of the course content

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    Scottish Legal Aid Board

    Challenge: The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) sought to enhance their team’s ability to translate policy into practice. Staff needed support to strengthen implementation planning, improve internal alignment, and ensure new or revised policies could be delivered effectively across departments. 

    Approach: ModernGov delivered a tailored in-house session on Policy Implementation, focusing on the full policy cycle, from development to execution. The training combined strategic planning tools with practical frameworks to support consistent, measurable policy outcomes. 

    Results: Improved understanding of how to turn policy objectives into actionable plans 

    Greater clarity on roles, responsibilities and interdependencies across teams 

    Increased confidence in managing the practical challenges of implementation  

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    National Highways

    Challenge: Teams needed to develop skills in delivering clear and effective policy documents that influence internal and external stakeholders.

    Approach: A bespoke session focused on writing policy and technical content with clarity, covering structure, tone, and audience awareness.

    Results: Clearer, more persuasive policy writing

    Greater internal consistency across reports and submissions

    Strong feedback on immediate relevance and practical application

Submit an Enquiry For Bespoke Policy & Governance Training

What Happens After You Enquire?

  1. We contact you within one working day to discuss your goals and training needs.

  2. We hold a quick consultation to understand your specific requirements.

  3. We create a tailored course proposal with clear details and pricing based on your needs.

Why It Matters

Our programmes are grounded in real public sector challenges and tailored to your team’s goals, roles and working environment.

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Only 33% of policy professionals feel confident in evaluating the real-world impact of the policies they help shape, highlighting the need for more practical, outcome-focused training.

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71% of senior public sector leaders cite increasing pressure to improve transparency, regulatory compliance and governance standards. 

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Poorly developed policies and weak oversight contribute to costly implementation failures, with billions lost annually across the UK public sector due to ineffective decision-making and misaligned strategies. 

Here’s Our 5 Step Process 

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Step 1: Initial Consultation

We work with you to gain an in-depth understanding of your specific needs.

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Step 2: Planning

We provide a detailed plan, agreeing your timeline, budget and training needs.

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Step 3: Training Design

With you, we find the right course structure and develop training exercises and materials for your needs.

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Step 4: Programme Delivery

Using a delivery method that suits your needs (online or face-to-face), we make sure the course runs to your requirements.

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Step 5: Post-Course

Using feedback reports, we provide you with detailed insight into the effectiveness of the training. As well as recommendations and follow-up training support.

Policy & Governance - Frequently Asked Questions

  • At ModernGov, we deliver in-house policy & governance training for a wide range of public sector and publicly funded organisations, including:

    • Central government departments and local government bodies

    • Local authorities and councils

    • Charities and third-sector organisations delivering public services

    • NHS organisations and private healthcare providers

    • Schools, academies and higher education institutions

    • Police forces, emergency services and public safety organisations

    • Justice and legal organisations

  • Both. Training can be delivered on-site face-to-face, either at client locations or at our facilities, or virtually, or through a blended approach.

    This flexible approach allows public sector organisations to select the delivery method that best meets the needs of their workforce, locations and requirements.

  • Programme length varies depending on the organisation’s needs. We offer flexible options, including half-day workshops, multi-day intensive programmes, or multi-session leadership pathways spread over weeks or months.


  • This training is suitable for public sector professionals at all levels, including policy officers, governance leads, managers and teams responsible for developing, implementing, or overseeing policy, regulation, compliance and organisational governance. It is also ideal for staff who need to understand legal frameworks, accountability structures, and effective policy communication.

  • Yes. Our in-house programmes can be designed for mixed groups, bringing together participants from different teams or departments while ensuring the content remains relevant to their roles and responsibilities.

  • Training is delivered by experienced facilitators and practitioners with deep public sector policy and governance expertise, including former senior civil servants, governance specialists and policy professionals.

    They combine practical knowledge with real-world public sector experience to ensure content is relevant, actionable, and evidence-based.

  • Yes. All policy and governance training can be fully customised to reflect your organisation’s policy environment, priorities, legal context and challenges.

    We tailor content, examples and exercises to meet the specific needs and goals of your team.

  • Organisations can contact ModernGov via our enquiry form, email or phone to discuss training requirements. We provide a consultation to understand needs, customise content and recommend the most suitable delivery approach.

  • Yes. While ModernGov specialises in in-house training for public sector organisations, we also work with private sector organisations, particularly those operating in regulated environments or delivering public services.

    Programmes are tailored to reflect each organisation’s context, priorities and challenges.

  • Yes. Training can be adapted for beginners or those new to policy work, ensuring participants understand frameworks, governance structures and practical steps before progressing to more advanced topics.