Alison's combined experience of parliamentary official, government secondee, senior city councillor and political activist, children's campaigner and frontline educator has her bringing a unique perspective to the world of public affairs.  She has strategically led on policy and campaigned for change - particularly as relates to children and young people - whilst having direct professional experience of how those decisions impact lives and of the change that's required.

Public affairs services include,

Supporting the development of your public affairs strategy.  Helping you to navigate a complex legislative and political environment and to more effectively influence policy change in line with  your clear objectives.  Whether a new plan or ongoing work, Alison's strategic support can help,
 
Identify and positively influence the relevant decision makers across parliament, government, local authorities, wider public bodies and the media, advocating for your interests through a range of channels and ensuring evidence and solutions that win policy support.  Further still, wider stakeholder engagement to build a shared understanding and collaborative action.

Monitor the policy environment to identify risks and opportunities for your work.  This includes, policy analysis briefings, timely updates and strategic recommendations, as well as supporting you with submissions to consultations and committee inquiries.

Design creative and impactful campaigns, rooted in education and the voices at the heart of the issues, to help deliver your specific objectives and policy change. 

Provide educational support to help embed sustainable public affairs knowledge across teams and to empower communities with the tools to lead on their change.