Training for journalists and editors
We can support all regulated publishers, large or small, with bespoke newsroom training on the Editors’ Code and how to handle complaints effectively for editors, managers and for journalists.
339 Journalists trained in 2024
80% Strongly agree the training was relevant to them
96% Strongly agree the training was engaging
96% Strongly agree the training was easy to follow
"IPSO delivered another very informative training session which was very clear, interesting, and engaging, making the session enjoyable and worthwhile for all Bauer teams. The session comes highly recommended."
What we offer
We can support all regulated publishers, large or small, with bespoke newsroom training on the Editors’ Code, breakdowns of our guidance and how to handle complaints effectively for editors, managers and for journalists.
Our engaging and practical sessions explains our complaints process, and highlights key decisions by the Complaints Committee, so that editors and journalists can understand how IPSO approaches difficult issues.
We offer free training nationwide, available both in person and online, depending on what suits your publication best. All of our training is designed to be interactive and encourages critical thinking, participation, and an opportunity to ask questions about the subjects.
Our training sessions include:
- Practical advice on how to handle an IPSO complaint
- Best practice tips from our complaints officers
- A deep dive into the Editors’ Code and its application
- Explore real case studies and how they relate to the Code
Understand how to apply IPSO’s guidance when reporting:
- Court reporting
- Suicide
- Intrusion into grief or shock
- Children
- Sex and gender identity
- Major incidents
- Deaths and inquests
- Sexual offences
- Use of social media