Introduction To Net Zero Carbon For Housing Association Boards
3 November 2021 – This training session seeks to build a foundation of principles, language and ideas for the decarbonisation journey to net zero carbon. The session introduces some of the language of climate change and decarbonisation and helps understand the differences between shorter term policy objectives around 2030 and the longer term net zero objectives towards 2050.
Introduction to Audit for Board Members
10 November 2021 – 1.0 hour training will provide Board Members with an insite into Audit.
Introduction to Risk and Assurance for Board Members
1 December 2021 – 1.0 hour training will provide Board Members with an introduction to Risk and Assurance.
Health & Safety Training For Board Members
9 December 2021 – The Sector Risk Profile puts H&S at the top of the agenda, where it should be. Is this reflected in your Board? Does your Board understand its responsibilities, how to get assurance from the Executives and how to lead from the top on this vital subject? If you or your Board are unsure on any of these areas then this course if for you.
Governance Assistant Training (both with and without BDA Support Package)
Starting New Year 2022 – 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!
Practical Company Secretary Training
Starting in New Year 2022
Would you like to better understand the role of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance for your association? This course will give you everything you need to succeed.
Introduction to Budgets and Management Information for Board Members
12 January 2022 – 1.0 hour training will provide Board Members with an introduction to Budgets and Management information
Introduction To Sustainability and Climate Change For Housing Association Boards
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.
Introduction To Supported Housing & Care
This training will provide an overview of supported housing in England and how it is funded. We will also explore the variety of supported housing models, and look at how we can modernise the way in which these are run with new technology, and how to ensure we tackle social isolation in older people.
Safeguarding in Social Housing
It is vital that Board Members understand the strategic elements of Safeguarding in Adults and Children. Boards need to understand what it means, what the main provisions of the Care Act 2014 are (and equivalents in Wales and Scotland), and the role and duties of the Housing Association in relation to Safeguarding.