National Recognition for Resident Learning
An educational programme that rewards the skills and contributions of people who are active in their communities is one of the first three programmes to receive the
Active Learning for Residents, developed by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), has been acknowledged by the HCA Academy, the skills arm of the Homes & Communities Agency (HCA), as a programme that improves community understanding of place-making, builds skills within communities and helps different groups work together.
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Over 200 learners have taken part in the programme in the last two years and it has been particularly successful in reaching out to residents who have a keen interest in community work, want to gain formal qualifications that recognise their work, but are turned off traditional methods of written assessment.
The programme is unique as it does not rely on traditional assessments but uses an intermediary group of recognisers trained by CIH to accredit learning on the basis of evidence and discussion. It offers flexible learning and assessment and ensures that language and literacy skills and prior learning experiences are not a barrier to gaining qualifications, something that has proved very attractive to learners.
CIH Chief Executive, Sarah Webb, said: “I am proud that our excellent programme has been recognised by the
Ms. Webb continued: “I believe that where residents are encouraged to work closely with their landlord and for the community, everyone benefits, including the housing organisation itself.”
CIH’s Regeneration Masterclass, developed in conjunction with the British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA), has also been accredited by the
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More information about the place-making recognition scheme is available by downloading the document below:
