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Advanced Learning Disability Practice
Exploration of policy and good practice in supporting Learning Disabled citizens and providing practical approaches, tools and techniques that promote a person-centred approach to meeting needs.

Level:
Equivalent level: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

The training is mapped to the Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting People with a Learning Disability (Tier 3 and 4)

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AVAILABLE AS HALF/WHOLE DAY 'FACE TO FACE' OR 2 HOUR ONLINE ZOOM SESSIONS   EMAIL
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All sessions will include, video content, discussion, group tasks and presentation.
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Areas covered will include:
Policy and legislation
Experiences of learning disabled people
Terminology - current debate
Attitudes towards people with a learning disability
Inclusion
Advocacy
Physical and mental health
Service provision challenges and solutions
Trauma informed ways of working
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What will I learn?
By the end of this training, participants will :

1. Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with
learning disabilities
2. Understand the nature and characteristics of learning disability
3. Understand the historical context of learning disability
4. Understand the basic principles and practice of advocacy, empowerment and active participation in
relation to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families
5. Understand how views and attitudes impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their
family carers
6. Understand the importance of creating a culture of safety, trust, and empowerment

Who is it for?
This training is ideal for all health and social care professionals, including but not limited to nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, social workers, support staff, and mental health professionals. The workshop is aligned to Qualifications and Credit Framework LD310.

We have a great range of customisable in-service workshops for your team! The one day workshops are active, visual and fun and reflect our positive style and positive philosophy.  Whether you work with autistic children, young people or adults there’s a workshop for your organisation. Our training workshops can cover autism across the life span and across the spectrum. Just tell us what you need!

How do I book?
You can book a whole day, in-service workshop for your team at £865 + VAT for up to 25 learners. Click 'Book a workshop' above.

We can also provide half day face to face, or shorter workshops live online via Zoom. Email us for details.

We work with you to determine the learning needs of your team and adapt our interactive workshops accordingly.

Whatever workshop you chose we guarantee that your training will be delivered by an experienced, skilled trainer.    

We can help with evaluating the effectiveness of the training and give you a report based on both the experiences of your learners and the trainer.

If you want certificates of attendance - we do those too!     
It was lively, informative, funny, factual and captivating. Thank you, I really enjoyed it.” Elizabeth Ellis AFA (Achievement for All Assistant) Pittville School, Cheltenham

Contact us
0330 229 0862 
info@positiveaboutautism.co.uk
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  • Home
  • Workshops
    • Autism: The Basics
    • Autism: The Basics PLUS
    • Autism and Mental Health
    • Advanced Autism Practice
    • Sensory
    • Difficult Behaviour
    • Communicationship
    • Personalisation
    • Learning Disability Awareness
    • Advanced Learning Disability Practice
    • AMHP
    • Pica
    • Low-Arousal Approach
    • Down Syndrome
    • Right Support
    • Leadership for Care
    • Neurodiversity
  • Events
  • About us
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ
    • Pricing
    • Cancellation
    • Terms and Privacy
    • Accessibility
  • Resources
  • Autism news
  • Articles