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16 Aug 2007 17:21:04
Anyone working in a community role knows that building a solid, peaceful neighbourhood is not always easy to achieve. Now the University of Bedfordshire is offering a new course that supports that goal.
The course to gain a Certificate in Neighbourhood Management is a national pilot scheme looking at ways of improving neighbourhoods, including the difficult issues of tackling anti-social behaviour and crime that require a united front from community partners.
It is part of the Government’s plan to roll out Neighbourhood Policing during 2007/08 in every
area in England and Wales to tackle these issues.
The University’s new programme of study, which will run in early November, comes from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and is called the Introductory Certificate in Neighbourhood Management (at Level 3).
It is aimed at those whose current job role or community role requires them to engage formally and informally with other community partners in all aspects of neighbourhood management.
John Sentinella, Project Manager for Externally Accredited Programmes at the University's Knowledge Hub, explained: “I am very keen to see this course take-off successfully as it really fits in well with the new neighbourhood policing plan which will soon be in place.
“The qualification gives an introduction to the key concepts of effective neighbourhood management. It is intended for those whose current job or community role means they have to work with other community partners in all aspects of this.
“It looks at understanding neighbourhood management and the principles that underpin it, and the importance of partners working together to achieve effectiveness.
“The course looks at the effects of anti-social behaviour and crime and how to have a positive impact on reducing it. Participants will learn the importance of engaging with the community, as well as practical ideas such as organising and running meetings, helping people to contribute, and encouraging people to take part. It also covers collaborative problem-solving."
Further information is available by calling 01582 743180, or by e-mailing john.sentinella@beds.ac.uk For more information on accredited training programmes available through the Knowledge Hub visit www.beds.ac.uk/knowledgehub or call 0800 3285334.
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