November
Governance officer Leadership

GOVERNANCE OFFICERS LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Starting 6th November 2024. Governance Officer Leadership Training (Staff)
This thorough eight-module training, covers everything a governance officer needs to know about social housing providers in the UK. It will give you a solid understanding of the guiding principles and operating principles, procedures of Governance in a social housing organisation and voluntary organisations.

July
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Virtual Chairing Training July 2024

Our chairing masterclass is designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and techniques required to effectively lead your team and oversee meetings, regardless of whether they are held online or in person, with the opportunity to share and gain insights from other participants, you’ll unlock your full potential as a leader.

June
Chairs of Audit Committee Round Table (11)

Practical Company Secretary Training

June and July 2024
This company secretary training is meant to assist you in understanding the extent of the role of a housing association company secretary so that you can be sure you are fully informed and in compliance with your legal obligations. It outlines specifically what must be done to comply with the Companies Act, the company articles, and other regulations as it guides you through each step of the role step by step.

Chairs of Audit Committee Round Table (11)

Practical Company Secretary Training

Starting 18 June (Four 2 hour sessions; staff)
This company secretary training is meant to assist you in understanding the extent of the role of a housing association company secretary so that you can be sure you are fully informed and in compliance with your legal obligations. It outlines specifically what must be done to comply with the Companies Act, the company articles, and other regulations as it guides you through each step of the role step by step.

ESG training for Boards in housing association

ESG (Enviromental Social Governance) – what do Boards need to know about the Environmental element?

3 June 2024
The UK’s social housing sector is increasingly recognising the crucial significance of environmental practices among social housing providers as a fundamental standard for securing financial backing. Within this session, we’ll delve deep into the environmental aspects of ESG, delving into the nuances of disclosing ESG performance to potential investors.

May
April
Chairs of Audit Committee Round Table (11)

Practical Company Secretary Training

April / May 2024
This company secretary training is meant to assist you in understanding the extent of the role of a housing association company secretary so that you can be sure you are fully informed and in compliance with your legal obligations. It outlines specifically what must be done to comply with the Companies Act, the company articles, and other regulations as it guides you through each step of the role step by step.

March
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Virtual Chairing Training

11 March 2024
Our chairing masterclass is designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and techniques required to effectively lead your team and oversee meetings, regardless of whether they are held online or in person, with the opportunity to share and gain insights from other participants, you’ll unlock your full potential as a leader.

January

Learning from Complaints and Regulatory Reports

17 January 2024
(Staff and Board Members). When it comes to regulators, our perceptions may vary, but one undeniable fact is that they play a crucial role in overseeing The Social Housing sector. One of their primary responsibilities is to provide the sector with valuable insights gleaned from their work. These insights shed light on the industry’s shortcomings and offer guidance to providers, helping them steer clear of similar pitfalls.

In this session, we will delve into the wealth of information provided by regulators, focusing on reports generated by the Housing Ombudsman and the Regulator of Social Housing.

December

Practical Effective Minute Taking

December 2023
This training is specifically created for the social housing sector in the UK, to help you understand your responsibilities and the vital information needed in minuting. It gives you the skills and knowledge you need to accurately take minutes and navigate challenges.

November

Practical Effective Minute Taking

November/December 2023
This training is specifically created for the social housing sector in the UK, to help you understand your responsibilities and the vital information needed in minuting. It gives you the skills and knowledge you need to accurately take minutes and navigate challenges.

Chairs of Audit Committee Round Table (2)

Tenant Board Member Training

November 2023 (Boards)
This training program is designed to equip tenant board members with a comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities and the regulatory framework within which they operate. In addition to providing an overview of the regulatory and compliance landscape, the program emphasizes the importance of governance, risk management, finance, and accounting in relation to their role. By participating in this training, board members can enhance their knowledge and skills, and feel confident in carrying out their duties effectively and responsibly.

GOVERNANCE OFFICERS LEADERSHIP TRAINING

November and December 2023
This thorough eight-module training, covers everything a governance officer needs to know about social housing providers in the UK. It will give you a solid understanding of the guiding principles and operating principles procedures of Governance in a social housing organisation and voluntary organisations.

October
Chairs of Audit Committee Round Table (11)

Practical Company Secretary Training

October 2023
This company secretary training is meant to assist you in understanding the extent of the role of a housing association company secretary so that you can be sure you are fully informed and in compliance with your legal obligations. It outlines specifically what must be done to comply with the Companies Act, the company articles, and other regulations as it guides you through each step of the role step by step.

September
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Virtual Chairing Training

September 2023
Our chairing masterclass is designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and techniques required to effectively lead your team and oversee meetings, regardless of whether they are held online or in person, with the opportunity to share and gain insights from other participants, you’ll unlock your full potential as a leader.

July

Consumer Regulation In Social Housing

July 2023
This training is designed for social housing providers board members and senior staff is will provide them with an overview of the changes to consumer regulation, along with an insight into how they can ensure they receive the assurance that their social housing provider is meeting the new requirements.

June
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JUNIOR GOVERNANCE SUPPORT OFFICER TRAINING

June 2023
GOVERNANCE SUPPORT OFFICER TRAINING – This course is designed for those who work for providers of social housing in England, Scotland, and Wales. Introduction to who regulates the sector, Companies House, Charity Commission and we will also talk about what is good governance to better understand the best practices, successful approaches, and working principles of the sector.

May

Practical Effective Minute Taking

May 2023
Being a minute taker is hard, you are responsible for recording relevant notes during meetings and then producing a final copy to share, along with all the follow up work so you are prepared for the next meeting. This course will familiarise you with the minute taking process.

March

Introduction to Governance (staff) Training (both with and without BDA Support Package)

This course will run on Mondays across 4 sessions.
Do you have (or are you) a governance officer/administrator who could do with help and support to learn more about the role and governance? Learn the skills you need to be the best governance officer you can be. This four month package includes a full day’s training, a suite of six recorded webinars to support your development, 121 mentoring from a member of the BDA and membership of our Governance Officer Go! Network – representing fantastic value for money!

Data Protection – Level 1

March 2023 – An overview of the legislation and the responsibilities of housing associations and their Members. Discover what the GDPR is all about, what it means for you and your organisation. Discuss what gets reported and what you should be looking for.

February
November
October
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Virtual Chair’s Training

Date: 17, 24 October & 17 November 2022.
Take your chairing skills to a new level. Join our sessions to share and find out how to lead your organisation or committee in virtual and face to face meetings. This course will run on Mondays across 3 online sessions.

Take your chairing skills to a new level. Join our sessions to share and find out how to lead your organisation or committee  in virtual and face to face meetings.
This 3 session Masterclass will increase your confidence, so you are effective in this challenging role.

Introduction to Governance (staff) Training (both with and without BDA Support Package)

Starts 10 October
This course will run on Mondays across 4 sessions.
Do you have (or are you) a governance officer/administrator who could do with help and support to learn more about the role and governance? Learn the skills you need to be the best governance officer you can be. This four month package includes a full day’s training, a suite of six recorded webinars to support your development, 121 mentoring from a member of the BDA and membership of our Governance Officer Go! Network – representing fantastic value for money!

June
May
March
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Virtual Chair’s Training

Starting Monday 28 March.
This course will run on Mondays across 3 online sessions.

Take your chairing skills to a new level. Join our sessions to share and find out how to lead your organisation or committee  in virtual and face to face meetings.
This 3 session Masterclass will increase your confidence, so you are effective in this challenging role.

February
January
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Introduction to Budgets and Management Information for Board Members

12 January 2022
1.5 hour training will provide Board Members with an introduction to Budgets and Management information. Maintaining a social landlord’s financial viability is a critical part of a board member’s role now and therefore understanding budgets and financial information is something all board members will be expected to do. Regulators expect boards to manage their organisation’s finances, as well as getting the best value out of the business.  This session will look at the key aspects of financial budgets and the role of the board in monitoring the financial information that is presented to them regularly.

December
October
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Virtual Chair’s Training

Starts date: 11 October 2021
Take your chairing skills to a new level. Join our sessions to share and find out how to lead your organisation or committee  in virtual and face to face meetings.
This 3 session Masterclass will increase your confidence, so you are effective in this challenging role.

September

Governance Assistant Training (both with and without BDA Support Package)

Starting 13 September 2021 – Do you have (or are you) a governance officer/administrator who could do with help and support to learn more about the role and governance? Learn the skills you need to be the best governance officer you can be. This four month package includes a full day’s training, a suite of six recorded webinars to support your development, 121 mentoring from a member of the BDA and membership of our Governance Officer Go! Network – representing fantastic value for money!

July
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Introduction To Sustainability and Climate Change For Housing Association Boards

7 July 2021 – There has never been so much content, so many opinions and so much urgency around sustainability and the environment. This introductory training session provides some important anchor points to support the attendee in framing the sustainability challenge and to identify points of alignment between your organisational strategic objectives and sustainability goals.