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J Rhodes Associates is focused on providing high quality training and advice, primarily for residents and staff of Housing Associations and Local Authority Housing.
Based in the South West, we offer specialised training in Housing Development and Resident Involvement.
'Talking to Developers'is a new course which introduces
and explores all aspects of housing development which will help residents to:
The course is in six parts - each includes interactive workshops, presentations and displays on the following themes:
Training Content
Housing standards - up to scratch?
Standards for existing and new homes
House design and space - how we live
Inside and outside the home, and around the neighbourhood
Planning for housing – your local area
The planning system, urban design, sustainable development and regeneration
Housing need – meeting peoples’ needs
Population trends, affordable housing, supported housing and special needs
Construction – bricks and mortar
House construction and sustainablilty
The development process – putting it all together
Including the legal process, selection of contractors and housing finance
Training Examples
3 - 5 day course: this covers each part in detail, and is especially suitable for the members of a design panel or focus group.
3 - 6 hour taster session: is also available for interested staff or residents
Individual subjects can be delivered to suit needs, and training is available for anyone who wishes to learn more about the subject.
JRhodes Associates also offers specialist advice and training
in related themes, such as:
Resident Involvement impact assessment
In-house training to suit needs, for example:
Setting up systems and preparation of reports:
- Setting up systems for recording, monitoring and assessing impact
- Preparation of annual statement and report for stakeholders
"Jacqui really helped staff focus on how to collate evidence
and assess in their evaluations what actual impact projects had"
Helen Barbrook - Neighbourhood Involvement Manager,
Westlea Housing Association
Empty Homes Strategies
In house training to suit needs:
- Collecting information - databases, mapping and research
- Identifying solutions and options appraisal
- Partnerships and corporate working; sources of funding
- Case studies and marketing campaign
- Setting targets
Preparation of Empty Homes Strategies:
- Winner of 'Most Successful Empty Homes Strategy' in 2002
For more information on any of the courses and fees, please get in touch (follow the link for contact details)
