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Everyone wants to stay safe and healthy, and that’s why health and safety (H&S) at work is enshrined in law. Being unwell or put at risk of harm has wide implications for both the individual affected and the business they work for. When the Health and Safety at Work Act came into force in 1974, businesses were now responsible for keeping their employees safe and well. That included training them regularly in how to do that. This short course on Awareness of Health and Safety at Work helps you understand the importance of this topic. -
Our introductory course is aimed at anyone who works with children, from social care workers to teachers, and wants to understand attachment theory. Attachment Theory is a well-established theory which illustrates the key role attachment plays in the development of a child through to adulthood, how they form relationships with others and how they perceive themselves. Using the context of attachment theory, our course is designed to provide you with insights into children’s behaviour and development, and what you can do to help a child who may be struggling. -
When working in social care its essential to know how to help assist and move people in your care and other objects such as equipment. As a daily common task, it is incredibly important to help reduce the risk of harm to staff and service users. Discover the correct way to move and handle individuals and required equipment safely as well as understanding the relevant legislations, guidelines, and procedures to help minimise risks. This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge of Assisting and Moving, People and Objects. -
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This safe working training pack delves into some of the hazards that can face people in the workplace. It provides information about the hazards, the risks and adverse effects that can come into play and the ways in which the risks can be minimised. Asbestos Awareness provides advanced knowledge about asbestos awareness for people working with and around asbestos. Health and Safety at Work provides vital information to ensure employers and employees are adhering to health and safety regulations to protect their staff/colleagues, members of the public and the wider economy. An Introduction to Working at Height has been developed to provide individuals and organisations with the knowledge required to comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005. It is recommended that any workers who have to plan or carry out working at height complete this course. -
This essential Health and Safety course is designed to give people who might work with or around asbestos all the knowledge they need to do so safely. It considers the risks, highlights the dangers and identifies key signs to look out for. This asbestos awareness course provides advanced knowledge about asbestos awareness for people working with and around asbestos. There is an overview of what asbestos is, the history of asbestos use, the risks of exposure to asbestos, and the key legislation around the topic. -
This anti-money laundering course provides a general overview of the risk and the implications of money laundering and the impact it has on a business. It is suitable for anyone who works in financial, credit, legal, or estate agency sectors and generally anyone working in a role that involves payments or money. Money laundering is an illegal act which can be conducted in a variety of settings, posing risks to both staff and businesses. This course covers the essentials about understanding what money laundering is, how it's carried out, the surrounding legislation, and implications of money laundering to help staff recognise potential instances of money laundering and how to implement control measures. -
From the 1st April 2012, the Tenant Services Authority (TSA) was disbanded and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) became responsible for regulating social housing providers in England. The new regulator will be known as the Social Housing Regulator. The Social Housing Regulator has 2 sets of standards, economic and consumer. Social Housing Providers are expected to meet both. However, the main focus of regulation will be on the economic standards which cover governance, financial viability, rent and value for money. -
This e-learning course is for anyone who works closely with children or in a capacity where they might encounter someone on the autism spectrum; for example, teachers, youth workers, carers, nurses and even customer service professionals. The Introduction to Autism Spectrum training course has been updated with help from subject matter experts to include more information on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to cover the Oliver McGowan case. -
This e-learning module provides background into the history of social housing, and looks at the roles and responsibilities of social housing providers and their tenants. -
The course will define a project, describe the key stages and process of project management and will use PRINCE2 project management methodology to illustrate the project management process. This project management training course will define a project, describe the key stages and process of project management and will use PRINCE2 project management methodology to illustrate the project management process. -
The course describes basic leadership and management skills and the main differences between these, the role of coaching in the workplace to empower employees and how teams develop and the implications for leadership. This Introduction to Leadership course describes basic leadership and management skills and the main differences between these, the role of coaching in the workplace to empower employees and how teams develop and the implications for leadership. This Introduction to Leadership training course is aimed at team leaders and professionals seeking to develop their leadership abilities. -
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.
