HELPING PUBLIC AUTHORITIES TO PREPARE FOR FREEDOM OF
INFORMATION
The Scottish Executive has commissioned a package of
training materials which are now being made available to
Scottish public authorities to assist them in preparing for
the introduction of Freedom of Information.
Each organisation will want to customise training of
their staff as appropriate. However the materials will
assist in providing overall consistency of approach when
communicating messages about Freedom of Information.
The materials should be read in association with the
training
strategy developed by the Scottish Freedom of
Information Implementation Group.
The training materials are in three parts
1. A
leaflet
template has been developed to provide general
information about Freedom of information in Scotland. The
template can be adapted by individual authorities to
incorporate information relevant to the authority or
sector. Guidance on how to use the template is
incorporated.
2. An
open
learning workbook has been developed to provide
detailed information about the Freedom of Information
(Scotland) Act 2002
3. Materials for trainers have also been developed. The
Trainer's Pack
includes a series of powerpoint presentations and speaking
notes. The materials can be adapted for use by all Scottish
public authorities.
The materials have been developed by Masons solicitors
on behalf of the Scottish Executive. A cross public sector
verification group has also been involved in the
development of the materials.