Our training and workshops
Our training and workshops make sense of common legal issues, such as benefits, housing and child protection, for people with no legal background. They give you, and the people you support, the confidence to act, and make informed decisions. We deliver our workshops both as a one-off or as a programme so people can build their legal knowledge.
We used to provide our training courses under the name Law for Life.
Housing Benefits Child protectionHousing training
The basics of tenancies and other housing arrangements
Know your legal rights in housing, including the right to adequate housing, the basics of a contract, and the different rights in tenancies and licences.
Dealing with poor housing conditions
Understand the basic rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, how to assess and develop a course of action, and where to get support when dealing with disrepair problems.
How to deal with a section 21 eviction notice
Learn about the section 21 eviction process, develop a set of strategies for dealing with them, and what information and legal help is available.
Introduction to housing options for care leavers
Find out about the housing support available for care leavers.
Dealing with homelessness applications
Know the rights of people who are homeless, or threatened with homelessness, the duty of care of local authorities, and how to navigate the application process.
Living in temporary accommodation
Understand the different types of temporary accommodation, and their rights and conditions, and how to assess, and challenge an offer of temporary accommodation.
Benefits and housing
Understand key benefits and how to best support people in claiming benefits for rent, where to find information, and how to challenge decisions.
Bidding for social housing
Get an overview of how to apply for social housing - low-cost, rented housing provided by housing associations or councils.
Skills-building workshops
Supporting survivors of domestic abuse with homelessness applications
Understand how to use the Domestic Abuse Act to secure safe accommodation for the people you work with, including the updated definition of domestic abuse, what evidence you need, and how to challenge delays.
Using strategic litigation for housing problems
What is strategic litigation, what cases is it useful for, and the process for pursuing a case, including when you need a solicitor.
Vulnerability letters in homelessness applications
An overview of the homelessness application process, explaining the role of vulnerability assessments. This workshop includes a hands on exercise in writing effective letters.
Benefits training
Benefits and housing
Understand key benefits and how to best support people in claiming benefits for rent, where to find information, and how to challenge decisions.
How to deal with benefits sanctions
How to avoid benefit sanctions, and how to deal with them when they do happen, including the process for challenging a sanction.
How to get Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Understand what PIP is, who it is for, how to fill in applications, deal with assessments, challenge decisions, and find resources.
Find out more
We run the training and workshops above regularly. If you would like to attend, you can keep an eye on our website, social media or click the button below to be added to our mailing list for information about upcoming training courses.
Alternatively you can contact us if you are interested in commissioning training for your group/organisation. We have worked with lots of organisations and we can support you with applying for funding for a training programme or deliver a one-off training or a workshop. We also sometimes get funded to deliver our training programmes so please get in touch to find out more.
