Being a foundation course, the course is aimed at staff who are either relatively new to the pensions scene, or have some experience but want to better understand their own and others’ responsibilities under the terms of the scheme. The material can be quite detailed though as this is unavoidable due to the design of the scheme.

The LGPS is a complex scheme to fully understand and one of the intended outcomes of the course is to get delegates to appreciate all aspects of being involved in administering a pension scheme.

The course will cover:

• A history of the scheme and current developments
• Joining the LGPS
• The CARE scheme
• Final salary benefits
• Breaks and additional contributions
• Early leavers
• Aggregations, transfer values and divorce
• Retirements
• Survivor benefits
• Minimising and resolving disputes
• Current and future LGPS developments.

For more details please see the course programme.

This residential course will be held at Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, 105 St Michael's Road, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH2 5DU. The cost includes overnight accommodation and meals.

Please note: only member councils are able to pay for our courses by invoice. All other organisations will need to pay by credit or debit card to secure a place.