An Introduction to Governance for Registered Providers
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This course is primarily aimed at Social Housing Providers who are regulated for governance by the Social Housing Regulator.
Course Level: Introductory
Duration: 1 Hour
Accreditation: CPD Certified
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Description
Effective leadership and control for Social Housing Providers; an introduction to governance.
This course is primarily aimed at Social Housing Providers who are regulated for governance by the Social Housing Regulator.
Those who are not such as local authorities or Arm's Length Management Organisations (ALMOs) and Tenant Managed Organisations (TMOs) who do not own their stock, may also find it useful in terms of general good practice.
On completion of this course learners will have a greater understanding of:
- Being a board member- why bother?
- What the Social Housing Regulator expects from boards
- What should a board member expect from a good governance structure
- Codes of governance
- How boards can achieve greatness
- Boards and public duty - what standards should they follow?
- Such a lot of responsibility! - is it all really worth it?
Lesson Plan
Areas covered include:
- Welcome and Learning Objectives
- Being a Board Member - Why Bother?
- The Regulatory Framework
- The Governance and Financial Viability Standard and How it is Monitored
- What Should A Board Member Expect from A Good Governance Structure?
- Choosing a Code of Conduct
- How Can Boards Be Great?
- Summary
Certification
On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.
Duration
Approximately 1 hour. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like.
Target Audience
This module is aimed primarily at anyone working in the social housing sector.
However, the module is also suitable for anyone wanting to learn more about social housing regulation.
Entry Requirements
On completion of this course you will be able to print a Virtual College certificate.
Legislation
- Housing and Regeneration Act 2008
- Housing Act 1974
What you'll learn
- You will learn more about social housing legislation
- Good practice
- The regulatory framework
- How to choose a code of conduct within a housing organisation
Suitable for
- Anyone working in the social housing sector
Certification
Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
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