From Trainer to Student - Susie Crolla's Point of View
It has been said that there is nothing worse than a teacher or trainer sitting in on a training session but wearing a different hat, that of a learner. There's a feeling that a trainer can often approach being in a classroom with an air of arrogance - of knowing it all, yet being on the receiving end of learning is quite rewarding and most definitely very relaxing.
Over the last 2 and a half years, after 30 years of delivering training, I decided to venture back into formal education - first to complete the GDL and then in January of this year to start the LPC.
I remember being very excited when I received formal offers to the universities I applied to and even more excited when I ventured back into the lecture rooms for the very first time. I had of course been on training courses in a wide range of different subjects, but I had not studied a qualification since the early 90s.
I am formally trained and traditionally taught, therefore, I have witnessed a huge amount of change in education - from delivering very to the psychological aspects of both teaching/training to learning, so my approach to both has evolved dramatically. So being in the classroom is a privilege and quite extraordinary for someone who talks for a living and is required to deliver results, inspire, motivate and encourage.
Right to Rent and EU Settlement Status Q and A
As the deadline for applying for EU Settlement Status approaches, immigration enforcement officials will begin giving EU citizens who live in the UK a 28-day warning to apply to remain. However, the Home Office will allow people indefinite time to complete an application for settled status if they have a reasonable excuse for delay.
The following questions were asked but letting agents attending the Rightmove Webinar presented by Susie and may prove useful.
1. When will the government issue new guidance on EU Settlement?
18th June 2021
2. Is there a time limit for tenants to prove status?
There is a time limit for the tenants to prove their status. Tenants have until the 30th of June 2021 to apply for the EU settlement scheme.
3. What can a letting agent do with the share code? i.e., should we be scanning it etc or simply having site of the code and continuing?
A letting agent should have a copy of the tenants share coded or original documents as well as their passports photocopied very clearly. Letting agents then must keep the documents during their tenancy and for one year after.
Remembering Grenfell
With the 4 year anniversary last week, we continue to remember the lives that have been lost and pray for the hundreds of people who lived in the tower and were significantly impacted by this tragedy.
The Inquiry Panel has made the following statement:
“We know that this is a very difficult time for all those who have been affected by the fire which engulfed Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017. On this fourth anniversary of the tragedy the Panel and the whole of the Inquiry team offer their deepest sympathy to the bereaved, survivors and other members of the community whose lives were shattered by it. We shall continue to put every effort into uncovering the causes of the fire and remain determined to provide the answers which the community seeks.”
However, what started as a small kitchen fire in the early hours of the morning turned Grenfell into a tragic disaster engulfing the tower in flames and sadly, killing 72 people. The health and safety policy, which is transpires was non-existent, is a starting point to ensure that this kind of tragedy is not repeated.
Our Green and Pleasant Land
After lockdown anticipation and trepidation, that unforgettable holiday could be anywhere in the UK. As Boris Johnson announces that the lifting of all restrictions will now be moved to the 19th July 2021 pending a further review, has meant that the has continued to be UK a sought after holiday destination. But It is strange that because of a pandemic, the UK is fully booked where it was once the preferred destination for tourists rather than the British.
Yet, our country is undeniably beautiful with so much to offer that so many are only now discovering. Steeped in history, our cities have exceptional stories that unfold before us; the scenery to be seen across green and undulating hills or on the coast, is quite breathtaking, and now is the time to look inward to the UK. Our MD has been travelling across the UK and has provided us with a Top Ten List of super destinations.
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Newcastle - Historically, the city dates back at least 2,000 years but the city itself has now been bought up to date with exceptional restaurants, a super nightlife and with great access to breath-taking North Tyneside and Northumberland coastlines.