Homelessness law: introductory
Learn the key principles, processes, and duties in homelessness legislation in this course for beginners.
Course summary
This course covers key legislation and guidance in homelessness law, the homelessness application process, homelessness tests and allocation of housing.
You’ll learn to apply homelessness law to recognise who is homeless and in priority need, identify local authority key duties, including assessment, prevention, and relief, and learn how those duties can end.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two half day sessions
- CPD points: 6
Face to face training
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two days
- CPD points: 12
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Wednesday 11 December 2024 – Thursday 12 December 2024 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 14 January 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 4:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 25 February 2025 – Wednesday 26 February 2025 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 22 April 2025 – Wednesday 23 April 2025 | Two days 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £315+VAT | £265+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 29 April 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 4:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 18 June 2025 – Thursday 19 June 2025 | Two days 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £315+VAT | £265+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 25 June 2025 – Thursday 26 June 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
local authority duty to make enquiries
assessing eligibility, homelessness, priority need, intentional homelessness, and local connection
review and appeal rights
the Homelessness Code of Guidance
housing options, housing allocation, and homelessness prevention
relevant case law and legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
identify circumstances that trigger a council's duty to start a homelessness investigation
describe key factors governing eligibility for assistance, homelessness, priority need, intentional homelessness and local connection
advise on the duties of a local authority towards a homeless person
identify broad legal issues arising in the allocation of social housing
Who this training is for
You don’t need any prior knowledge of homelessness law for this course.
You might be new to a role where you give homelessness advice to people in housing need.
If you already have some knowledge of homelessness law, try our Homelessness and allocations law advanced course.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
