Parents/Carer Training Courses

HEADS in partnership with Hadrian School are committed to supporting parents/carers not only from Hadrian School but from around the region, so even if you are not a parent of a child at Hadrian School you and your family are welcome to attend.

HEADS are offering a portfolio of quality free training throughout the school year.

We appreciate that it can be difficult to attend training around childcare etc. all of our training courses run from 9.30am – 12.30pm to enable parents/carers to attend.

Please see a list of the current courses that parents/carers can access

If you would like any additional information or would like to book a place on the training please contact Hadrian School:

Tel: 0191 273 4440

Email: daniel.coffey@hadrian.newcastle.sch.uk

BITESIZE TRAINING COURSES FOR PARENTS/CARERS

Please see all courses for 2026/27

Hadrian School run a range of training courses for Parents, Carers throughout the school year 2026/7. All courses start at 9.30am unto 12.30pm. We are keen to hear from parents about ideas for training, so if you have any specific training requests please let us know by filling in the attached form.

21st October 2026 – Behaviour as a form of Communication 

This practical course teaches delegates the core skills of how to empathise with, and meet the needs of the people they support.
Because empathy is such an important part of SEN care and education, this course is relevant for all professionals and family members who support a person with a learning disability, autism, or mental health problem, including teachers, teaching assistants and clinical staff and managers working in challenging circumstances with people with complex needs.

24th November 2026 – Sleep Training

Causes of sleep disturbance in children. Methods for addressing these issues, including using natural therapies. Ways to manage parent’s feelings about sleep problems. Parents will be able to discuss issues together in a supportive environment, and learn from each other too.
There is no single ‘cure’ or approach that will guarantee their children will sleep through, however the approaches we discuss can be applied in a person centred way to hopefully bring some help to every family.

26th January 2027 – 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.

24th Feb – 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.

22nd March 2027 – 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..

23rd April 2027 – Introduction to Autism

We will consider autism as a condition and how it impacts on the lives of individuals and how, in turn this can reflect on their learning. We will develop an understanding of how individuals with this condition may need to be supported in a school environment and the adaptations that can be made. Special reference will be made to sensory issues and the importance of working in a person centered way.

26th May 2027 – ADHD Training

An introduction to what ADHD is and how people with ADHD may experience the world. Some common issues people with ADHD may have and ideas on how to support them. A celebration of neurodiversity and how being different can be positive for individuals and others.

30th June 2027 – 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.