Most of our training sessions are held in our office space in the heart of Leicester, in a relaxed environment, but we also offer in-house training. All of our training content is designed to inform, engage and support professionals working with vulnerable children and families. We have an holistic approach to ensure the content and its delivery suits your team and their needs.
Take a look at some of the training sessions we offer in more detail below.
01
Neurodiversity in the classroom/workplace
This engaging half-day session offers a deep and practical understanding of neurodiversity, exploring how conditions such as ADHD and ASD influence the way individuals experience, process, and engage with the world.
Designed for those working within educational and organisational settings, the course invites participants to view behaviour, communication, and performance through a neurodiverse lens, focusing on strengths, differences, and the importance of inclusive practice. Drawing on real-life experiences and the latest insights from neuroscience, the training explores how the neurodiverse brain functions, why traditional approaches may not always be effective, and how to create environments that support the thriving of all individuals.
Participants will explore language and terminology, understand the needs and expectations of neurodivergent people, and consider practical strategies for implementing reasonable adjustments, rewards, and consequences that truly support growth and wellbeing. Delivered by experienced trainers with lived and professional expertise, this course provides a warm, insightful, and evidence-based foundation for building more inclusive classrooms and workplaces.
Learning objectives:
- Understand what is meant by neurodiversity and common neurodivergent profiles such as ADHD and autism
- Recognise how neurodivergent traits can influence learning, communication, and workplace interactions
- Use appropriate terminology and develop awareness of individual needs
- Apply practical strategies, including reasonable adjustments, rewards, and consequences
- View inclusion through a neurodiverse lens, informed by real-life experiences and neuroscience
Audience: Professionals working in education or workplace settings who support children, young people, or adults
Duration: Half day (9:30 – 13:00)
Cost per person: £85.00
02
Child exploitation and county lines
This full-day interactive course explores the complex and often hidden world of child exploitation and county lines activity, helping professionals strengthen their understanding and response.
Child exploitation and County Lines are deeply intertwined; both involve the manipulation, coercion, and control of vulnerable children and young people for criminal gain. Through up-to-date research, real-life case studies, and insights from experienced trainers, participants will gain a clear picture of how children are groomed, recruited, and exploited by organised networks. The course highlights how exploitation can cross social, cultural, and geographical boundaries, and how fear, loyalty, and trauma can keep children trapped.
Participants will leave with a stronger awareness of current trends, the language and tactics used by exploiters, and the vital role of professional curiosity in early identification and intervention. Above all, this training aims to empower practitioners to respond confidently and compassionately, implement appropriate support and understand both the immediate and lasting impacts on children, families, and communities.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the definitions and dynamics of child exploitation and county lines
- Recognise the indicators and risk factors associated with exploitation
- Understand the grooming and recruitment processes used by perpetrators
- Know how to respond effectively and safeguard children at risk
- Appreciate the short- and long-term impacts on children and family systems
Audience: Professionals working with children and young people
Duration: Full day (10:00 – 16:00)
Cost per person: £130.00
03
Technology and social media’s impact on mental health
This thought-provoking and interactive half-day session explores the complex relationship between technology, social media, and mental health, examining both the incredible benefits of connection and creativity, as well as the significant risks associated with overuse, addiction, and online harm.
Drawing on the latest neuroscience and psychological research, participants will learn how technology use influences brain development, including changes in grey matter and reward pathways that can reinforce compulsive behaviours. The course examines the impact of online life on self-esteem, body image, and social comparison; issues that increasingly affect both children and adults alike.
Together, we’ll discuss the darker side of the web, including cyberbullying, exposure to harmful content, and the growing influence of AI in shaping young people’s online experiences. Through open discussion and real-life examples, participants will leave with practical insights on how to promote digital wellbeing, encourage critical thinking, and model healthy, balanced technology use. Above all, this training empowers professionals to help children, young people, and themselves navigate the online world safely, responsibly, and with empathy.
Learning objectives:
- Understand how technology and social media affect brain structure, function, and mental health
- Recognise the impact of low self-esteem and social comparison
- Explore the risks of cyberbullying, harmful content, and AI-driven influence
- Identify strategies to promote safe, balanced, and positive technology use
- Appreciate the potential of digital tools to support connection, creativity, and wellbeing
Audience: Professionals working with children and young people
Duration: Half day (9:30 – 13:00)
Cost per person: £85.00
04
Communicating with children
This training offers professionals a deeper understanding of how trauma and disrupted attachment influence brain development and shape the behaviours of children and young people. It provides a focused look at both early developmental trauma and the unique challenges associated with the adolescent brain, enhancing participants’ ability to recognise and respond to the complex needs of the young people they support.
Participants will explore various forms of communication, including the often-overlooked subtle cues children and young people use to express their needs, emotions, and distress. The course emphasises the value of self-awareness by helping participants identify personal triggers and understand how to maintain emotional safety through reflective practice and self-care.
A key component of the training is the development of strong relational skills essential for engaging in direct work. Practical, trauma-informed approaches will be introduced, placing participants at the heart of the direct work they provide, empowering the ability to build trust, promote healing, and foster resilience in the young people they work with. This training is ideal for professionals in education, social care, mental health, and youth services.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the impact of trauma and attachment disruption on brain development and recognise how this may manifest in children and young people
- Increase awareness of adolescent brain development and its influence on behaviour and emotional responses
- Identify and interpret various forms of communication, including non-verbal and subtle cues used by children and young people
- Reflect on personal emotional triggers and understand the importance of self-awareness and self-care in trauma-informed practice
- Develop relational skills essential for preparing and engaging in direct work with children and young people
- Apply trauma-informed approaches to support safe and effective direct work with children and young people
Audience: Professionals working with children and young people
Duration: Half day (9:30 – 13:00)
Cost per person: £85.00
05
Harmful sexual behaviour
As children and young people grow, it is normal for them to display a range of sexualised behaviours. However, there are times when this behaviour can present as both problematic and abusive impacting the child displaying the behaviour and another child it might be directed towards. This training aims to increase professionals’ awareness of sexual behaviours in children and young people, helping them distinguish between developmentally typical behaviours and those that may be concerning. Participants will explore possible contributing factors and gain practical strategies for responding appropriately to incidents.
A key focus will be on understanding the emotional and psychological impact of sexualised behaviour—both on the child displaying it and any affected peers. Attendees will also learn how to speak with children and young people in a supportive, age-appropriate manner.
The session will cover how to develop and implement safety plans to support all children involved, as well as how to engage and work effectively with other agencies and parents or carers in response to such behaviours. Finally, the training will address the personal and professional impact of working in this area, with guidance on maintaining wellbeing and seeking support when needed.
Learning objectives:
- Increase awareness of sexual behaviours in children and young people that are considered developmentally typical, which are of concern, and possible contributing factors
- How to respond to incidents of sexualised behaviour including the use of creating and implement safety plans
- How to work with other agencies including parents when responding to incidents of sexualised behaviour
- Understand the impact of the behaviour upon child displaying and the victim
- How to talk to children and young people about their behaviour
- Working with the personal impact of witnessing this behaviour and or working with children who display it
Audience: Professionals working with children and young people
Duration: Half day (9:30 – 13:00)
Cost per person: £85.00
06
Trauma and attachment
This training provides professionals with essential knowledge and practical strategies to support children and young people affected by trauma and attachment disruption. Participants will explore the foundations of typical attachment and how secure relationships support healthy development. The course then delves into how adverse experiences and disrupted attachments can significantly impact a young person’s emotional, behavioural, and cognitive development.
Through an understanding of the internal working models that children develop in response to trauma, attendees will gain deeper insight into the meaning behind presenting behaviours. The training also equips participants with practical, trauma-informed approaches to effectively support these children and young people in educational, social care, or therapeutic settings.
A key focus is placed on reflective practice and emotional resilience, ensuring participants can recognise signs of vicarious trauma and implement strategies to maintain their own emotional well-being. This course is ideal for professionals working in education, social care, youth services, and other roles where supporting vulnerable young people is central to their practice.
Learning objectives:
- Identify key characteristics of typical attachment patterns in children and young people
- Understand the impact of trauma and disrupted attachment on child development and behaviour
- Examine the internal working model of children and young people who have experienced trauma and disrupted attachment
- Apply trauma-informed strategies to support affected children and young people effectively
- Develop skills to maintain emotional resilience and safeguard personal well-being while working in trauma-sensitive environments
Audience: Professionals working with children and young people
Duration: Half day (9:30 – 13:00)
Cost per person: £85.00