Young people and accommodation
Learn when a local authority has a duty to house a young person and how to challenge a decision to not house or assist a young person.
Course summary
This course covers the duties of social services to accommodate and assist young people. Learn when local authorities are required to house or assist young people, and the relationship between child poverty and intentional homelessness.
You’ll learn how to challenge a decision to not house or assist a young person.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Half day
- CPD points: 3
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £110+VAT | £100+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 14 May 2025 | Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £110+VAT | £100+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
the duties of social services and housing authorities to accommodate and assist young people
remedies are available if authorities refuse or fail to accommodate or assist
the relationship between child poverty and intentional homelessness
Face to face training
Face to face training also covers:
homelessness legislation and the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000
priority need categories and the assessment of vulnerability
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
identify when a social services duty to house a young person arises
understand what assistance social services should provide for a young person
determine when a local authority duty to house a young person arises
understand when to challenge intentional homelessness decisions
recognise when to challenge decisions not to house or assist young people
Who this training is for
You'll find it helpful if you already have some understanding of housing law for this course.
You might advise young people, care leavers, or former looked after young adults about their housing rights and options.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
