Effective report writing

Write reports that guide clear, confident decisions

Clear, well-structured reports are critical to effective governance in NHS trusts. This one-day course is designed for NHS staff who write or contribute to papers for boards and committees.

It offers practical guidance on structuring and writing reports that are easy to follow, help busy leaders focus on key issues, and support sound decision-making. Whether you are new to report writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this training offers valuable techniques to improve your practice.

Key takeaways

1. Understand the purpose of board and committee papers and what decision-makers need from them.
2. Learn how to structure reports to support clarity, transparency, and good governance.
3. Develop skills to write clearly and succinctly without losing important detail.
4. Gain tips for presenting complex information in a way that highlights priorities and recommended actions.
5. Share experiences with peers and learn practical approaches to common challenges.

In today’s high-pressure NHS environment, boards need information that is clear, focused, and actionable. This course helps NHS leaders and report writers present complex issues and recommendations with precision, enabling faster, more confident decision making. Participants learn to craft board and committee reports that improve governance, save time, and support more effective leadership.

• The essential role and responsibilities of meeting administrators and minute takers.
• Practical guidance on preparing agendas, circulating documents, and managing meeting logistics.
• Techniques to capture clear, concise, and actionable minutes.
• Identifying critical content required by NHS regulators for effective compliance.
• Interactive exercises designed to build practical, hands-on minute-taking skills.

The course runs from 10.30am to 5pm (subject to change).

Open to NHS Providers members, associate members and non-members.

Member: £280 (ex VAT) | £336 (incl. VAT)
Associate Member: £350 (ex VAT) |  £420 (incl. VAT)
Non Member: £420 (ex VAT) | £504 (incl. VAT)

You will need to provide a purchase order number at booking to confirm your place on this course. Card payments are also accepted. 

Follow the ‘Book now’ link at the top of this page to book your place. You will need to create an account if you have not already done so.

All those faced with preparing board and committee papers including:

• Executive directors.
• Associate directors.
• Those tasked with writing board and committee reports.