Scrutiny – Getting Involved
6-8 May 2015
Trainers: Vernelle Burkitt Training and Consultancy
This course is for individuals brand-new to
tenant scrutiny. Your landlord is under pressure
to know and act on what tenants want and
to do this while achieving maximum value for
money. Tenant Scrutiny is a vital way for tenants
to influence a landlord’s business at the highest
level. While the government doesn’t tell your
landlord how to do scrutiny, it doesn’t tell them
how not to do it. There are some important
principles that they should be following and the
course will help you to judge how scrutiny is
working in your organisation.
By attending this course you will understand
what tenant scrutiny is and why it is so
important. You will examine what a scrutiny
project looks like from start to finish. And you
will find out how tenants can influence decision-
makers so that you are taken seriously and
listened to. You will examine good practice
from around the country and hear from tenants
that have particularly successful scrutiny
arrangements.
This course is accredited via Open College
Network at Level 2.
Being an Effective Chairperson
20-22 May 2015
Trainers: Choosing Change
If you ask anyone involved in tenant panels or
communities “What makes an effective meeting
or group?” the first answer is often: “A good
chairperson”. No pressure there then!
Many an involved tenant becomes a chairperson
because they are committed to improving their
community and neighbourhood. Unfortunately
this doesn’t automatically make us great at
chairing meetings!
In this accredited course you will learn how to
chair meetings, how to bring out the best in all
your members and how to help your committee
reach the best possible decisions. Whether
you are new to the chairperson’s role, or are
experienced and looking for a refresher, this
course is guaranteed to build your skills and
confidence.
Besides breaking down the chairperson’s role
and the skills needed to be successful, you will
have an opportunity to practise chairing – in a
supportive and fun setting.
This course is accredited via Open College
Network at Level 2.
The Tenant Futures programme is for tenants of housing associations
and local authorities. The courses are designed to empower tenants
to work with their landlords to make positive changes and to challenge
landlords on standards and decisions. The programme is funded
through the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Training
Programme
MAY TO SEPTEMBER
2015