Practice & Leadership

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By the end of the week, learners will:

• Understand key definitions and principles of intergenerational work
• Explore the needs of participants across generations
• Identify benefits and challenges of intergenerational practice
• Design purposeful, reciprocal intergenerational activities
• Observe and evaluate intergenerational programmes in practice

Completion of all taught elements of the NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Intergenerational Care and Education

15 hours of accredited CPD

Location: Nightingale House, London

Duration: 5 days

English proficiency:
B1 minimum (B2 required to achieve Certificate)
Ideal for:
Researchers, policymakers, educators, health and care practitioners, volunteers and voluntary sector organisations (18+) 

• Recognition of high-quality intergenerational practice
• Access to accredited training
• Ongoing advice and peer support
• Inclusion in the UK CIC Community of Practice map
• Regular CIC updates and learning opportunities

Evaluation of the CIC Programme demonstrated:

• Improved quality of intergenerational practice
• Increased practitioner confidence
• £6.97 of social value generated for every £1 invested

Step 1 – Contact your country lead
Request information from the lead organisation in your country:

• England: Gen-All
• Northern Ireland: Linking Generations
• Scotland: Generations Working Together
   

Step 2 – Confirm your partnership
Discuss the programme with your intergenerational partner. Both organisations will need to agree to the process and sign an agreement with your country lead.

Step 3 – Complete required training
Two people from each partner organisation must complete:

• Intergenerational Training (6 hours)
• Evaluation Training (3 hours)
• Quality Indicator Training (3 hours)
   

This shared training approach builds long-term capacity, supports quality practice and helps reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing.

Training can only be accessed through the country lead organisations.

Step 4 – Join the CIC Peer Network
Attend online peer network meetings every six weeks (1 hour) to share learning, projects and best practice.

Step 5 – Join the Community of Practice
Once training is complete and you’ve attended two network meetings, your project will be added to the CIC UK Community of Practice map.