The resident involvement team can provide training for tenants and leaseholders to help in a number of different areas. We regularly hold training events focusing on:
- skills needed in running resident associations, for example, committee skills, effective meeting skills, minute-taking skills
- becoming a resident Inspector
- CV writing and getting into work
- basic computer skills
- first aid
- English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) classes
- safety in the home
Residents can also identify their own training courses and conferences. These courses must relate to resident engagement, housing or community development. The resident engagement team will send you an application form, and notify you about the decision and level of support granted. Each case will be judged on its own merit.
If you are interested in attending any training, please call 020 8825 6535 or email residentinvolvement@ealing.gov.uk for more information.
Four Million Homes Programme
The Four Million Homes Programme is a government training scheme designed to help improve resident engagement and action for change in social housing.
The programme provides the following:
- guidance on social housing resident rights and the services that landlords are required to provide
- free online training sessions to help you deepen your understanding of your rights
- monthly webinar sessions relating to common problems and how you can play a part in enhancing your neighbourhood and community. View past webinars
- training videos available on their website including Know your rights to engage and be heard and How to run an effective residents' association