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Oliver McGowan Training

Book your training now

Call: 07581457295 or 0191 2314327
Email: sacha.samms@friendsaction.co.uk

Why should you train with Friends Action North East

  • We are a local grass roots charity and all profits from training are used to directly support people with a Learning Disability and Autistic people, via our long-established support services

  • Our Co-Trainers are people with lived experience. Our Facilitating Trainer is a qualified former lecturer and social worker with over 25  years’ experience

  • We offer very affordable training and discounts to organisations and businesses in the North East

 

Training we offer

Tier 2  Full Day Workshop from £65pp or £900 for up to 35 people

Tier 2 training is a full day workshop for staff who provide direct care and support to people with a Learning Disability and Autistic people

  • All e-learning materials

  • Full day mandatory training

  • Certificate of completion

Train the Trainer Facilitator Course £850pp or £1500 for 4 people

Train the Trainer is aimed at organisations who wish to train their own staff to facilitate Oliver McGowan Training

 

  • 3 day training programme equipping you to deliver Tier 2 training

  • Become an approved Facilitating Trainer via Health Education England with unique PIN

  • We also offer comprehensive Co-Trainer training

 

If you are unsure what to book, please give us a call to chat through or take a look at guidance provided by NHS England here

Who the Training Is For

  • Oliver McGowan Training is mandatory for Health and Social Care professionals

  • Anyone who works with or alongside a person with a Learning Disability or an Autistic person.

  • New and existing staff in Health and Social Care, including charity, business and statutory sectors

 

How to Book

We can train at your venue or ours. Should you have any questions or wish to book with us please call us on 07581457295 or 01912314327, alternatively email sacha.samms@friendsaction.co.uk

Meet Our Trainers

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Hi, my name is Shaun, I am a Co-Trainer

My hobbies are computer programing and gaming. I like to spend time with my family, especially my niece and nephew, I am popular in my friendship group. I am a skilled photographer and enjoy escape rooms I am Autistic

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Hi, my name is Claire, I am a Co-Trainer 

I have 2 cats. I enjoy spending time with my cousin and my friends. I like going out for meals, to drag show performances in town and on day trips. I love clothes shopping. I am very independent. I have a Learning Disability

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Hi, my name s Sacha, I am a Facilitating Trainer

 

I am a former Social Worker and Lecturer. I run The Kapow Club, a friendship group for Autistic people and people with a Learning Disability in Newcastle. I am passionate that people receive quality support. I enjoy Lego and sci-fi books. I am neurodivergent

Book your training now
Call: 07581457295 or 0191  2314327

Email: sacha.samms@friendsaction.co.uk

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Get in touch with us 

 

0191 231 4327

 

info@friendsaction.co.uk

Friends Action North East, C/O Ouseburn Farm, Ouseburn Road (off Lime Street),

Newcastle, NE1 2PA

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