Certificate in Understanding Homelessness for Schools and Colleges
Online Course
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The National College
About the CPD course
In England; the national housing emergency impacts 17.5 million people. Homelessness can cause significant disruption to work and education as households cope with a variety of issues; such as temporary accommodation and financial problems. It is essential that those working in education understand how homelessness is defined; how the system works; the statistics around homelessness in England; and how to provide support. Developed by Heather Collins; trainer at the housing charity; Shelter; this Essential CPD course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to understand the national housing emergency and better support your pupils and their families.
The National College is the streaming home for high-quality professional development in schools, colleges, trusts and nurseries. We provide everything education settings need to enhance, manage and evidence their professional development in one place, on one platform. We respond to the latest changes in education to help settings drive up standards and meet their statutory requirements, and work with our members to deliver the most up-to-date library of courses, webinars and resources, underpinned by robust evidence and world-leading expertise.