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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

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  • 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

 

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Training we offer

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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

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  • All e-learning materials

  • Full day mandatory training

  • Certificate of completion​

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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

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Who the Training Is For

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  • 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

 

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How to Book

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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

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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 

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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

Our Brochure

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Get in touch with us 

 

0191 231 4327

 

info@friendsaction.co.uk

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

Newcastle, NE1 2PA

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