TRAINING & WORKSHOPS

Practical learning for people who support others.

Paid training and workshops for organisations, staff, volunteers, carers and community groups.

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Build knowledge.
Grow confidence.

Our training is designed to build knowledge, confidence and good practice, with sessions for groups and individual learners.

Talk to us about your learning needs, the people taking part and the topics you’d like to explore. Bespoke training packages can be discussed around an organisation’s needs.

Clear information about our training

Please note: Our workshops are currently non-accredited unless stated otherwise. They are designed for awareness, staff development and community learning. We do not currently offer CPD accreditation or regulated qualifications. We’ll confirm the topics, trainer, format, availability and price before you book.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

What would you like your team to learn?

Tell us your preferred topic, group size and dates. Individual learners are welcome to ask about available sessions too.

Enquire about training

Or call 0191 468 3309.

Workshop topics

Topics can include the following. Contact us to discuss availability and the needs of your group.

Cultural Awareness & Cultural Competence
Autism Awareness
SEND Awareness
Disability Awareness
Dementia Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Safeguarding Awareness
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Understanding Communication Needs
Supporting Non-Verbal People
Person-Centred Support
Professional Boundaries
Dignity & Respect in Care
Understanding Challenging Behaviour
Supporting Families and Carers
Community Engagement
Confidence Building
Understanding UK Health & Social Care Services
Understanding Benefits and Support Services
Basic Digital Inclusion / NHS App Support
Healthy Eating & Wellbeing Workshops
Diabetes and Heart Health Awareness
Autism and Culture Workshops
Cultural Barriers to Accessing Support

SEND means special educational needs and disabilities.

CULTURE, FAITH & COMMUNITY

Cultural Awareness Workshops

Practical workshops designed to help organisations understand how culture, faith, family expectations, language and stigma can affect how people access and experience care and support.

Topics can include working with South Asian communities, understanding cultural attitudes towards disability, autism, mental health, older age and safeguarding, and improving communication with families from diverse backgrounds.

Please note: Our workshops are currently non-accredited unless stated otherwise. They are designed for awareness, staff development and community learning.

FOR ORGANISATIONS

Bespoke workshops for organisations

Workshops tailored to your organisation, your team and the communities you support.

We can discuss combining topics, focusing on a specific learning need or exploring cultural barriers to accessing support. Sessions are designed for staff development and community learning.

Plan a workshop with Smiles

Tell us about your organisation, your learning goals, group size and preferred dates. We’ll discuss the content, format and availability, and confirm a price before you book.

Enquire about a bespoke workshop