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Children and Adult Social Care Courses

Specialist short courses for care workers and managers, covering autism, mental health, learning disabilities, dementia, and more.

Our children and adult social care courses are aimed at front line staff and management. We deliver Level 3 courses that help you demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and skills in specialist social care activities. Our courses are based on regulated units, meaning you receive both a Level 3 certificate of completion AND RQF credit certificates from an Ofqual recognised awarding body. These credits can be used as prior learning towards RQF qualifications.

Course Categories

Thorough short courses tailored to front line staff and management in social care settings.

Course Overview Price Member Price Book
Autism Understanding autism spectrum disorders, effective communication strategies, and behavioural interventions. £75 £68 Book
Health and Safety Workplace safety, risk assessment, and safe working practices in care settings. £75 £68 Book
Learning Disabilities Adaptive methods and strategies tailored to individuals with various cognitive needs. £75 £68 Book
Behaviour Management Techniques and strategies for managing behaviours that challenge and creating positive environments. £75 £68 Book
Mental Health Understanding mental health challenges, early detection, and appropriate intervention. £75 £68 Book
Passenger Transport Safe transport of individuals at risk, including those in wheelchairs. £75 £68 Book
Oliver McGowan Training Tier 2 mandatory training for those working with autistic individuals and people with learning disabilities. £70 £63 Book
Care Certificate The national standard for care worker induction, covering 15 standards. £150 £135 Book
Specialist Care Courses Additional specialist courses including dementia care, end of life care, sensory needs, and more. Contact us for details. From £75 From £68 Enquire

All courses include Level 3 certificate of completion and RQF credit certificates from an Ofqual recognised awarding body. Credits can be used as prior learning towards RQF qualifications. Group discounts available for 5 or more learners.

Course Details

Find out more about each course, including what you will learn, duration, and how to book.

Autism

From £75  |  Member price £68

What You Will Learn

  • Understanding the autism spectrum and how it affects individuals differently.
  • Communication strategies tailored to autistic individuals, including visual supports and alternative communication methods.
  • Recognising and supporting sensory needs and sensory processing differences.
  • Behavioural interventions and positive behaviour support approaches.
  • Promoting independence, inclusion, and person-centred support for autistic individuals.

Duration & Delivery

One day (6 hours). Delivered face to face at our Cheadle training centre, at your premises, or online via Zoom.

Certification

Level 3 certificate of completion and RQF credit certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body.

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Health and Safety

From £75  |  Member price £68

What You Will Learn

  • Health and safety legislation relevant to social care settings, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH.
  • Risk assessment principles and practical risk assessment in care environments.
  • Safe working practices, including moving and handling, infection control, and fire safety awareness.
  • Reporting and recording incidents, accidents, and near misses in line with RIDDOR.
  • Promoting a culture of safety and wellbeing in the workplace.

Duration & Delivery

One day (6 hours). Delivered face to face at our Cheadle training centre, at your premises, or online via Zoom.

Certification

Level 3 certificate of completion and RQF credit certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body.

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Learning Disabilities

From £75  |  Member price £68

What You Will Learn

  • Understanding different types of learning disabilities and their causes.
  • Adaptive communication and teaching methods tailored to individual cognitive needs.
  • Supporting independence, choice, and autonomy for individuals with learning disabilities.
  • Recognising and responding to associated conditions, including mental health and physical health needs.
  • Promoting inclusion, rights, and person-centred support in line with current best practice.

Duration & Delivery

One day (6 hours). Delivered face to face at our Cheadle training centre, at your premises, or online via Zoom.

Certification

Level 3 certificate of completion and RQF credit certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body.

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Behaviour Management

From £75  |  Member price £68

What You Will Learn

  • Understanding the causes and triggers of behaviour that challenges in care settings.
  • Positive behaviour support techniques and de-escalation strategies.
  • Proactive and reactive strategies for managing behavioural incidents safely.
  • Creating positive, supportive environments that reduce the likelihood of behaviour that challenges.
  • Legal and ethical considerations, including restrictive practices and the least restrictive approach.

Duration & Delivery

One day (6 hours). Delivered face to face at our Cheadle training centre, at your premises, or online via Zoom.

Certification

Level 3 certificate of completion and RQF credit certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body.

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Mental Health

From £75  |  Member price £68

What You Will Learn

  • Understanding common mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, and schizophrenia.
  • Recognising early signs of mental health challenges and knowing when to intervene.
  • Appropriate intervention strategies and signposting to professional support services.
  • Creating supportive, stigma-free environments that promote mental wellbeing.
  • Supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises, including risk assessment and safety planning.

Duration & Delivery

One day (6 hours). Delivered face to face at our Cheadle training centre, at your premises, or online via Zoom.

Certification

Level 3 certificate of completion and RQF credit certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body.

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Passenger Transport

From £75  |  Member price £68

What You Will Learn

  • Safe transport of individuals at risk, including elderly passengers and those with mobility needs.
  • Correct use of wheelchair restraints, passenger lifts, and vehicle safety equipment.
  • Risk assessment for transport, including passenger suitability and journey planning.
  • Legal responsibilities and duty of care when transporting people at risk.
  • Emergency procedures and breakdown protocols when transporting passengers.

Duration & Delivery

Half day (3 hours). Delivered face to face at our Cheadle training centre or at your premises.

Certification

Level 3 certificate of completion and RQF credit certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body.

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Oliver McGowan Training

From £70  |  Member price £63

What You Will Learn

  • Tier 2 mandatory training for staff working with autistic individuals and people with learning disabilities.
  • Understanding the Oliver McGowan story and the importance of learning from tragedies in care.
  • Communication strategies and reasonable adjustments for autistic individuals and people with learning disabilities.
  • Recognising and responding to the physical and mental health needs of people with learning disabilities and autism.
  • Promoting person-centred care and reducing health inequalities for this group.

Duration & Delivery

One day (6 hours). Delivered face to face at our Cheadle training centre, at your premises, or online via Zoom.

Certification

Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Training certificate, recognised by NHS England and Skills for Care.

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Care Certificate

From £150  |  Member price £135

What You Will Learn

  • The national standard for care worker induction, covering all 15 standards of the Care Certificate.
  • Understanding your role, duty of care, and safeguarding responsibilities.
  • Health and safety, infection prevention and control, and moving and handling.
  • Communication, privacy and dignity, and person-centred support.
  • Nutrition, fluids, mental health, dementia, and learning disability awareness.
  • Practical skills assessment to demonstrate competency in each standard.

Duration & Delivery

12 weeks (blended learning). Online theory modules with face-to-face practical assessment at our Cheadle training centre or your premises.

Certification

Care Certificate issued upon successful completion of all 15 standards and practical assessment.

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Specialist Care Courses

From £75  |  Member price from £68

Additional Specialist Courses Available

  • Dementia Care: Understanding dementia, communication strategies, and supporting daily living activities.
  • End of Life Care: Compassionate care, advance care planning, and supporting families during bereavement.
  • Sensory Needs: Recognising and responding to sensory processing differences and sensory impairment.
  • Epilepsy Awareness: Understanding epilepsy, seizure management, and emergency response.
  • Diabetes Awareness: Managing diabetes in care settings, including blood sugar monitoring and insulin awareness.
  • Stroke Awareness: Recognising stroke symptoms, supporting recovery, and promoting rehabilitation.
  • Medication Administration: Safe handling, administration, and recording of medications in care settings.
  • Infection Prevention and Control: Preventing and controlling infections, including standard precautions and outbreak management.

Duration & Delivery

Half day to one day depending on the course. Delivered face to face or online via Zoom.

Certification

Level 3 certificate of completion and RQF credit certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body.

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Why Specialist Training Matters

Adult Specialist Courses

Key Subject Areas

  • Autism: Understanding autism spectrum disorders, effective communication strategies, and behavioural interventions.
  • Learning Disabilities: Adaptive methods and strategies tailored to individuals with various cognitive demands.
  • Dementia: Empathetic communication and practical tools for managing daily activities.
  • Mental Health: Early detection and appropriate intervention, creating supportive environments.
  • Sensory Needs: Recognising and responding to sensory triggers and developing coping strategies.
Who It's For: Front line care workers, senior carers, and managers in adult social care settings.

Children Specialist Courses

Key Subject Areas

  • Safeguarding Children: Legal responsibilities, recognising signs of abuse, safeguarding protocols.
  • Child Development: Cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development stages.
  • Inclusion and Diversity: Creating inclusive practice and supporting children with special needs.
  • Behaviour Management: Techniques for managing behaviours that challenge in childcare settings.
Who It's For: Residential child care staff, support workers, and leaders in children's social care settings.

Links to Ofsted and CQC Requirements

How our training aligns with regulatory expectations for children and adult care providers.

Ofsted Requirements

Ofsted requires effective leadership and management, services tailored to individual children's needs, and evidence of continuous improvement.

CQC Requirements

CQC requires safe and effective care, responsive services meeting diverse needs, and well-led services with strong leadership.

Both regulators emphasise the ongoing professional development of staff as an essential foundation for quality and compliance.

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