Respond to challenging behaviour with empathy, make meaningful adjustments, and create environments where all young people feel supported and understood.
This training is designed to equip practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support young people aged 13–25 with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and mental health challenges. With a focus on recognising neurodiversity, managing challenging behaviours, identifying undiagnosed needs, and embedding inclusivity in practice, this interactive training gives practitioners the tools, confidence, and understanding to support young people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed needs, while embedding inclusive, mental health-aware practices into everyday work.
Practitioners will leave with practical tools and strategies to enhance their workshops and everyday work with young people, ensuring reasonable adjustments are made to foster an inclusive, supportive environment. .
What you’ll gain:
A clearer understanding of how neurodiversity and mental health intersect
Strategies to identify unmet needs and make reasonable adjustments
Practical tools for inclusive engagement in workshops and 1:1 sessions
Confidence in fostering spaces that support belonging, expression, and safety
Who Is This Training For?
Designed for teachers, youth workers, educators, and professionals across the sector, this course explores how to recognise neurodiversity, respond to challenging behaviour with empathy, make meaningful adjustments, and create environments where all young people feel supported and understood.
Delivered by experienced specialists
Interactive, evidence-based learning, with practical space for embedded learning
Covers current legislation and best practice
Equips you with practical tools and confidence to act when concerns arise
