Monthly Newsletter

As we head into autumn, there is a lot for housing organisations to prepare for, from the introduction of the Competence and Conduct Standard on 1st October to the continuing pressures facing homelessness and independent living services. For many employers, the challenge is no longer understanding that expectations are changing. It is making sure their […]

July has been another significant month for housing, skills and workforce development, with important developments beginning to turn months of discussion and consultation into something much more concrete. The final decision on the Competence and Conduct Standard has now been published, while changes across anti-social behaviour, housing, construction and the wider political landscape continue to

Our ASB Awareness Week activity is next week! Find out more below… As we progress into the second half of 2026, preparation for the Competence and Conduct Standard is becoming an increasingly important priority for housing providers across the UK. While qualification requirements have attracted much of the attention, organisations are also considering wider areas

May has brought a real sense that the housing sector is moving from discussion into preparation and implementation when it comes to professionalism, workforce development and organisational readiness when it comes to the increasing level of change that is ahead. Across recent sector events, employer conversations and ongoing policy developments, the same themes continue to

April brings a different kind of momentum across the housing and skills landscape. Conversations are becoming more focused, expectations are becoming clearer, and the pace of change is continuing to build. From the growing weight of housing regulation through to developments in skills reform, there is a consistent thread running through it all. Organisations are

March has brought a moment to pause and reflect, following the publication of our latest Ofsted inspection report. For us, the report matters not because it is a milestone, but because of what it says about the experience apprentices have when they learn with Kingdom Academy. The inspection recognised the culture behind our programmes, from

February has been a significant month across the skills landscape. National Apprenticeship Week gave us the opportunity to celebrate the real impact apprenticeships are having across housing and beyond. At the same time, important policy developments including the new apprenticeship clearing system and changes to levy expiry timelines are reshaping how employers think about workforce

Happy Monday, National Apprenticeship Week 2026 is here! This year, the Government’s national theme is skills for life, focusing on how apprenticeships support long term capability, confidence and career development. Across the week, we will be sharing content that reflects this theme, celebrating how apprenticeships support learners and employers across housing, construction and the wider

December marks the end of a busy and significant year for housing, construction and public services. Organisations across the sector are continuing to adapt to new expectations, rising pressures and the growing importance of capability. Throughout this, our focus has remained on supporting colleagues and learners with training, resources and practical insight that help people

November has brought important developments across the skills landscape, with Budget 2025 setting out new commitments for young people, employers and training providers. Alongside this, we’ve strengthened our wellbeing support with new addiction resources, expanded our qualification pathways, and released further dates for our construction safety programmes. Here is what’s inside this month’s update: Thought