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

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

Autism Courses

Understanding autism spectrum disorders, effective communication strategies, and behavioural interventions.

Health and Safety Courses

Workplace safety, risk assessment, and safe working practices in care settings.

Learning Disabilities Courses

Adaptive methods and strategies tailored to individuals with various cognitive needs.

Behaviour Management Courses

Techniques and strategies for managing challenging behaviours and creating positive environments.

Mental Health Courses

Understanding mental health challenges, early detection, and appropriate intervention.

Passenger Transport Courses

Safe transport of vulnerable individuals, including those in wheelchairs.

Oliver McGowan Training

Tier 2 mandatory training for those working with autistic individuals and people with learning disabilities.

Care Certificate Course

The national standard for care worker induction, covering 15 standards.

Other Care Courses

A range of additional specialist courses including dementia care, end of life care, sensory needs, and more.

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 challenging behaviours 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.

Explore Our Social Care Courses

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