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SUMMARY:Preparing for Assertion 10: Part 1 - Foundations & Immediate Risks 
 (OPTION 2)
DESCRIPTION:
 Why attend?
 From 2025/26\, Assertion 10 will be under grea
 ter scrutiny in the AGAR process. For Clerks\, this isn’t just another t
 ick-box — it’s about protecting yourself and your council from avoidab
 le risks.
 This session will give you the confidence to identify what mat
 ters most\, deal with immediate issues\, and show auditors that you’re i
 n control.
 
 What we’ll cover
 -&nbsp\;Assertion 10 in Plain English
  – what it means for Clerks and why it’s your “safety net”-&nbsp\;
 Digital Readiness – Windows 10 end-of-support\, IT inventories\, prepari
 ng devices for Windows 11 and developing policies for the future-&nbsp\;We
 bsites &amp\; Transparency – accessibility duties\, scanned vs. live PDF
 s\, and using Silktide to run your own checks-&nbsp\;Quick Wins – simple
 \, low-cost steps that reduce risk immediately
 
 Interactive elements

  
 Live polls and quizzes to test knowledge and spark discussion
 A demo
 nstration of the Silktide accessibility checker in action
 
 Practical e
 xamples: scanned vs. live PDF\, accessibility statement updates
 
 
 

  Takeaways
 ✔ Clerk-friendly Accessibility Checklist ✔ Model Accessib
 ility Statement (ready to adapt) ✔ IT inventory starter sheet ✔ Certif
 icate of Attendance (for CPD/evidence)
 
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ORGANIZER;CN=Avon Local Councils' Association:MAILTO:training@avonlca.org.u
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