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Pension Sessions For Members



Our Pension Sessions for Members Are Back for 2025!

This year, we’re doing things a bit differently. Our sessions will no longer be hybrid and will be either in person or online, making it easier for you to choose the format that works best for you. The booking form will clearly show the sessions available for each option, so booking your place has never been simpler.

Our in-person sessions will be delivered live from our events room at Oakwell House by our knowledgeable Customer Services team, covering a range of pensions topics for members of all ages and stages in your retirement journey.

We’re also hosting three online sessions in collaboration with Jenny, a finance specialist from the Money and Pensions Service, who offers a range of free tools and support. These include:


  •  A special International Women’s Day (IWD) session in March for female members, exploring the gender pay and pensions gaps, as well as money and the menopause.

  • Two sessions in the Autumn focusing on how to get the most out of your money and pension.


We will also be advertising sessions in two blocks, February to June and July to November, so if you can’t attend a session in the first half of the year lookout for new dates been added in the summer.

  • 12th February 2025 12.30-1.30 pm mypension for beginners (how to register and log on) - In person
  • 27th February 2025 5.30 - 6.30 pm Planning for Retirement – Inperson
  • 5th March 2025 5.30 - 6.30 pm mypension - online - pensioner members (how to navigate the site)
  • 12th March 2025 12.30-1.30 pm Ladies only session with Jenny Wright from MaPS for IWD 25 - online
  • 12th March 2025 5.30 - 6.30 pm Planning for Retirement – online
  • 3rd April 2025 5.30-6.30 pm Taking your Deferred Retirement Benefits - In Person
  • 7th May 2025 5.30-6.30 pm mypension – online – deferred members (how to navigate the site)
  • 15th May 2025 5.30-6.30 pm Understanding Your Pension – online
  • 18th June 2025 5.30-6.30 pm mypension – online – active members (how to navigate the site)
  • 19th June 2025 5.30-6.30 pm Mid-Life Planning – online

To Book a Place

Simply use the online form here opens in new window to book onto your preferred session. Please note they are no longer hybrid.

If you are booked on in person and can no longer make it, please email customerservices@sypa.org.uk , and a member of our team will cancel your place. You don’t need to cancel online bookings.

Please note:

  • We have capacity for 30 guests in person for our general sessions and 15 guests for in-person mypension sessions.

  • Online sessions have hundreds of places available, so there’s plenty of room!

Find the Right Session for You

If we have an email address for you will receive tailored invitations throughout the year to the sessions that are relevant for your membership type (active, deferred and retired) but below is a short summary of each of our pension education sessions.



Ideal for members new to the Local Government Pension Scheme, this session covers:

• How and when benefits are paid.

• Combining previous pension rights.

• Setting up an online mypension account.

• Understanding Annual Benefit Statements.

Tailored for members in their late 30s to mid-50s, this session covers:

• Ways to boost pensions with AVCs or APCs.

• Using tools like the Mid Life MOT.

• How and when benefits are paid.

For members at retirement age with a deferred pension, this session guides you through:

• The online retirement process.

• Claiming benefits.

• Using mypension for access to P60s and payslips.

Geared towards members aged 55+, this session offers guidance on:

• Retirement planning.

• Using mypension to run retirement quotes and access relevant documents.

These sessions will now be offered both in person and online, tailored to meet different needs. They are split into:

• Beginner sessions, covering registration, logging in, and basic account setup.

• Advanced sessions, for members who want to learn how to navigate mypension, access statements, run retirement quotes, update details, and view P60s and payslips (for retired members).

Sessions are also divided by membership type (Pensioners, Active, or Deferred Members), so please check that the session you choose is suitable for you.

Join Jenny from the Money and Pensions Service for:

1. Two sessions on maximising your money and pension, with guidance on free tools and resources.

2. A special IWD session in March for female members, focusing on the gender pay and pensions gaps and money and the menopause.


Recorded Sessions for Your Convenience

We understand life's can be unpredictable, and to accommodate your busy schedules, all our pension sessions will be recorded. Access them on our Videos – Pensions Made Simple page , ensuring you never miss out on valuable insights.

If you have any questions about the sessions and want to chat before booking, please email customerservices@sypa.org.uk or call us on 0300 303 6160. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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