Dear Sir or Madam,

Please send me 1) the names and terms of reference for all
committees responsible for making decisions about the curriculum of
the National School of Government (NSG), 2) a list of all meetings
of these committees since the inception of the NSG, 3) agenda and
minutes from two meetings from each of the committees in 1.

Yours faithfully,

Dear Mark

Thank you for your Freedom of Information enquiry dated 10 August 2008 requesting:

1. the names and terms of reference for all committees responsible for making decisions about the curriculum of the National School of Government (NSG);

2. a list of all meetings of these committees since the inception of the NSG;

3. agenda and minutes from two meetings from each of the committees in 1.

I am dealing with the request under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and will ensure you receive a response as soon as possible.

If you have any questions relating to this email, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

Christopher Mallett
Librarian
National School of Government
Sunningdale Park
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 0QE
tel: +44 (0)1344 634286
fax: +44 (0)1344 634118
email: [email address]

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Dear Mark

Thank you for your Freedom of Information enquiry dated 10 August 2008 requesting 1) the names and terms of reference for all committees responsible for making decisions about the curriculum of the National School of Government (NSG), 2) a list of all meetings of these committees since the inception of the NSG, 3) agenda and minutes from two meetings from each of the committees in 1.

National School of Government courses are often developed as a consequence of discussions between the heads of defined business areas (for example, those concerned with professions development or strategic leadership) and relevant teaching staff. The design and delivery of training programmes is also influenced by close consultation with the organisation's departmental clients.

1) Although the National School does not have a curriculum committee, it has set up a group which seeks to develop new products and support ongoing innovation across the business.

The New Product Development Group (NPDG) is a working group of the Executive Committee (ExCom, responsible for the day-to-day management of the National School).

As requested, I have attached a copy of the NPDG's terms of reference.

2) A list of all NPDG meetings is attached.

3) Similarly, I have enclosed the agenda and minutes of two meetings of the group.

If you have any questions relating to this email, please do not hesitate to contact me.

If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision you should write to:

Rob Reynolds
Head of Communications
National School of Government
Sunningdale Park
Larch Avenue
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 0QE
tel. 01344 634145
email: [email address]

If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the Information Commissioner's Office cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the National School of Government.

The Information Commissioner can be contacted at:

The Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Yours sincerely

Christopher Mallett
Librarian
National School of Government
Sunningdale Park
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 0QE
tel: +44 (0)1344 634286
fax: +44 (0)1344 634118
email: [email address]

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