SHN

The Sheltered Housing Network

Supporting All Involved in The Provision of Sheltered and Supported Housing

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SHN Nationally Accredited Courses Sell Out Across the UK!

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This is the only course that also enables the student to gain 'The Accredited Practitioners Award' in addition to their National Certificate.

Regional Study Centres report overwhelming demand for places on The National Certificate Course

When SHN launched the 2011 dates for the National Certificate in Sheltered & Supported Housing Studies reports soon came in that demand was high.  Some regional venues were fully booked within weeks of releasing the dates.  It became clear that demand outweighed places.  Ray Sawyer-James, Head of Development & Academic Services said "we are delighted to receive such a positive response.  We are now in the process of setting up further regional venues to cater for the high volume of students".  For up to date information of availability at regional venues, click on the picture opposite.

Organisations that have sent staff on this course have identified that they find the content extremely relevant.  One of the things that is particularly popular is that this is the only course that also enables the student to gain 'The Accredited Practitioners Award' in addition to their National Certificate.   Another is that the content links directly to national standards, which provides sponsoring organisations (and the student) evidence of competency in meeting these standards. 

A high percentage of students report that studying on the course has enabled them to gain a much wider understanding of the importance to meeting these national standards and their role in assisting their service to do so.  Students also identified that they gained greater insight into delivering support that is truly client centred and developed their skills on how to work in partnership with other support services.

The course offers a number of 'pathways' of study including Sheltered / Supported Housing, Social Alarm / Telecare, Community Housing Related Support.  This enables the student to choose the most appropriate pathway of study in relation to their own work.  Course content and all assessed work is carefully designed to enable the student to link all areas of their study to their own workplace setting.  Students use their studies as an opportunity to review their own practice in areas such as providing effective support to clients, professional boundaries, safeguarding of adults & children, equality & diversity, maintaining safe working practices, team working and working in partnership.  This enables them to develop their skills further. 

As well as running the course at regional study centres across the country, the course can also be studied via distance e-learning and also in-house at an organisations venue. 

Your Opportunity to become a Qualified Trainer through the SHN Accredited Learning Facilitators Training Programme

SHN are currently offering a unique opportunity that enables those with vision, ambition and commitment to join the SHN team of Associates as Accredited Learning Facilitators.  Full training is available leading to a nationally accredited teaching / trainers qualification.  If you would like to know more about this unique opportunity click on the picture opposite.

The SHN CRITICAL FRIEND ANALYSIS service

This service provides your organisation with the opportunity to have your very own ‘Critical Friend Consultant’ who will work with you and guide you step-by-step in the development of services to meet the new contract requirements of the refreshed QAF.

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DDA Access Audit for Sheltered Housing Schemes Self Assessment Template

A PDF version of this template that can be printed and used is available free of charge exclusively to SHN Corporate members.  An electronic version that can be edited and completed on screen is available to all providers of sheltered/supported housing for a small fee.   

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Cut your in-house training costs by over 50%!

Fees charged by SHN are up to 50% less than other major training providers.  All of our training is validated for CPD accreditation.  The fee charged includes trainers expenses, CPD assessment and validation certificates and any workbooks/handouts and equates to as little as:

  • £30.82 per delegate for SHN members

  • £36.25 per delegate for non members

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Qualifications and Awards

SHN offer a range of Nationally Accredited Qualifications and Awards specifically designed for those working in Sheltered / Supported Housing and Allied Professions.

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Open Access Training Events

The Sheltered Housing Network are running a number of Seminars, Workshops and One Day Training Events at regional venues across the UK.  Click here for Current Events  These can also be delivered as 'In-House' training at a venue of your choice.  If you would like any further information please contact us on 0845 680 9015 or e-mail: training@shn.org.uk    

 

All of our open access training events include lunch and refreshments for delegates.  Book places on any event more than one month prior to the event date and receive a 10% discount.  Book four delegates onto a training event and get a fifth place free!

 

Do you need to arrange training for small groups of staff?  Do you have a limited training budget?  Then why not host an open access training event?  - the most cost effective way of training small groups of your staff team.  Click here for more details.

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