We are pleased to re-introduce the Planning for Retirement online course, available to all employees.

This practical and informative session has been designed to help you take a positive and realistic approach to planning for a financially secure retirement.

The online session provides an overview of key considerations, supporting you to make informed decisions about your future.

It is suitable for employees at any stage of their career, whether retirement is approaching or you are beginning to think about longer-term financial planning.

The sessions are delivered as:

• A 2.5 hour daytime online session for all employees
• A 1.5 hour twilight online session for teaching staff delivered outwith teaching hours

What you will cover:

• Lifestyle changes in retirement
• Understanding retirement income and taxation
• State Pension and workplace pension options
• Savings, investments and managing risk
• The impact of inflation over time
• Estate planning and inheritance tax
• Next steps and where to go for further guidance

Please see below the current options for dates for this course. Please ensure you book onto the correct course for your pension scheme:

This course provides a clear and accessible introduction to the McCloud age discrimination remedy and its impact on Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) members. It also refreshes key knowledge about how the LGPS works, the benefits of membership, and the options available to you both now and in the future.

Please use the links in the tables above to book onto the relevant course.

You will be sent joining instructions for the course including the link to join the online call with the provider, Affinity.