How The Learning Foundry Can Help You Meet the 2026 Housing Standard for CIH Qualifications | News

What’s changing in housing?  

In September 2025, the government announced   that the ne w Competence and Conduct Standard will come into force i n October 2026 , with a three-year transition period for large housing providers. 

This landmark move sets a clear expectation - housing professionals must demonstrate the skills, behaviours, and ethical standards needed to serve tenants with confidence and care. When you’re juggling compliance, customer expectations, and constant change, you need teams who are confident, capable, and clear on what good looks like. That’s exactly what the Competence and Conduct Standard is about - raising the bar across the board.  

For housing providers, this means:  

• Investing in staff development  

• Demonstrating professional competence  

• Embedding a culture of continuous improvement  

How The Learning Foundry can help    

At The Learning Foundry, we’ve been supporting housing providers for over 35 years. We’re part of The Regenda Group, so we understand the sector inside out. We know what it takes to meet the standard - and more importantly, what it takes to deliver services that genuinely make a difference to people’s lives.  

Whether you’re looking to upskill frontline staff or develop future leaders, we offer training  that’s built by housing professionals, for housing professionals. It’s  flexible, practical, and proven - with a 75% distinction rate to back it up.   

We’re here to help you navigate this change  and meet the new requirements. We’re ready to support housing organisations and professionals through this transition with:  

• CIH-accredited qualifications  from Level 2 to Level 5, aligned with the new standards  

• Flexible delivery models  to suit busy teams and varied learning styles  

• Bespoke training plans  to help providers meet regulatory requirements and upskill their workforce  

• Continuous learner support  to ensure success, wellbeing, and retention  

Whether you're  a new start er, team leader, or strategic manager, our programmes are designed to build confidence, competence, and career progression.  

CIH qualifications at The Learning Foundry  

We deliver CIH qualifications with wraparound support, expert tutors, and a focus on learner wellbeing. Our programmes include:  

• Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice  – Ideal for new starters looking to break into housing 

• Level 3 Award/Certificate  – For current processionals ready to deepen their knowledge, to upskill or specialise  

• Level 4 & 5 Diplomas  – Designed for supervisors, managers, and strategic leaders  

Qualifications by the sector, for the sector    

As part of  The Regenda Group , The Learning Foundry understands the pressure that the housing sector is under to ensure that staff have the right skills, experience  and knowledge to deliver high quality services for residents .     

Our housing qualifications (Levels 2 to 5) are Ofqual-approved and Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) accredited and are delivered by the sector, for the sector, aligned to your workforce development plans, supporting your employees to meet the amendments to the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill .    

With just 12 months until the new standard begins, and a three-year transition window for large providers, now is the time to upskill your workforce.   

Our CIH-accredited programmes are flexible, supportive, and aligned with sector needs. Our expert team is here to support you through the entire process to find tailored commercial solutions that work for you.  

We are proud to support the sector to navigate the new requirements and to ensure that you  comply with  the new laws when they come in.    

So, if  you’re ready to invest in your people and build a stronger, more confident workforce -  we’re ready to help.   

Choose expertise . Choose flexibility. Choose results. Choose TLF.  

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