About This Course Government communicators play a key role in communicating with the public. Whether it's telling people about key government policies, providing clarity in a crisis, helping people to access support, or promoting the country on the world stage - communications matter. In many cases, government communications are the only way members of the public hear from their Government. Not only are they an essential lever of governance, but they are a key tool in helping to grow levels of public trust and confidence in government and the Civil Service. This course will explore why it is so important for government communicators to work with candour, and to approach their work with honesty and transparency, as laid out in the Civil Service code. By the end of the course, you will gain: A clear understanding of what is meant by 'candour' and 'transparency' in the context of government communications An insight into how candid, transparent communications create opportunities to build public trust in government and the Civil Service Tools to help you scrutinise your work and think critically about any information you are presented with Practical skills to enable you to identify, flag, and escalate candour-related issues in your day-to-day work