BITESIZE TRAINING COURSES
HEADS run a range of training courses throughout the year aimed at parents/carers and professionals.
Our bitesize courses take place in the main at our Training Centre based at Hadrian School in Newcastle upon Tyne.
HEADS has been running for 18 years and in this time we have trained over 23000 people.
We pride ourselves on offering high quality training around Special Educational Needs, Health and Welfare, as well as accredited training in areas such as Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Rebound Therapy, First Aid and Moving and Handling.
We work with school and organisation across the country and we also offer outreach support nationally, facilitating training courses at your own venue.
All of our bitesize courses are £50.00 per delegate.
Please see a list of our courses for 2025/26 – all courses run 9.30am – 12.30pm
.23rd January 2026 and Introduction to Sensory Loss
This course will help delegates to learn how our senses affect us on a daily basis. How it feels to have Sensory Loss. Finding out what can cause Sensory Loss. Ways to help and support people who have a Sensory Loss, alongside disabling conditions such as learning difficulties/physical disabilities. Knowing who the organisations are who provide support for individuals who have a Sensory Loss.
27th February 2026 – Complimentary Therapies
Consider how complementary therapies can be used in person centred and holistic ways to help manage stress, pain and sleep problems. Introduce a number of complementary therapies which can be used by everyone. Discuss how to give a hand and foot massage. Learn a number of relaxation techniques. How these approaches have been used to help individuals with a range of problems.
29th April 2026 – Mental Health Awareness Training
HEADS Training in partnership with Hadrian School and Traincon Learning are facilitating a Mental Health Awareness Training course very soon. We would like the course to take place physically at the HEADS Training Centre at Hadrian school where we have strict COVID practices in place, but depending on what delegates preferences are we can facilitate via zoom too, just let us know what is practicable for yourself if you would like to book..
In the current COVID climate Mental Health is at the forefront of many organisations agendas, and attending this training will give you opportunity to take back much needed knowledge and skills to your own working environment.
24th June 2026 – Introduction to Epilepsy
This course will help delegates to understand more about people with Epilepsy, understand what Epilepsy is. Some causes of Epilepsy. The effects on daily living of Epilepsy. Using a person centered approach to support individuals with Epilepsy. Learn how to deal with seizures. And understanding common treatments for Epilepsy.
If you would like to book a place on any of the training could you please email:
david.palmer@hadrian.newcastle.sch.uk or daniel.coffey@hadrian.newcastle.sch.uk, or call school on 0191 273 4440.
