This one day programme is intended for any individuals from the Council and staff from all Statutory, Voluntary and Independent sectors working with people with Epilepsy.
Non-care staff need only attend the morning session of this course.
The course is a combination of interactive discussion, demonstration and practice with equipment and group work.
The standard charge for this course is £103.50 per day. Please refer to our Course Charges on the Home page for information on discounts and exemptions
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 12 March 2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
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| 1 | 14 March 2025 | 10:30 - 13:30 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
Link to join session:
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Meeting ID: 399 576 653 86
Passcode: RwTCxa
This Disability and Neurodiversity Awareness training will explore and demystify many of the topics and questions around this important subject.
We’ll look at topics including definitions, language, the Equality Act and reasonable adjustments, and have an in-depth look at ADHD and autism.
The training will be delivered in a conversational style, with questions and discussion encouraged, and we promise there will be no homework!
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 20 March 2025 | 10:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft TEAMS | Map |
An opportunity for education settings and external partners to develop their awareness of Early Help and to understand the crucial role that they play in supporting children and families at an Early Help level.
Essential Information| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 05 June 2025 | 09:15 - 16:30 | Kingswood Civic Centre | Map |
This course is specifically for social work practitioners responsible for assessing the needs of autistic adults and completing Care Act Assessments.
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If you are a social work practitioner or OT, you must also complete the Oliver McGowan Mandatory training for autism and LDD – Tier 2 - click here to register
(South Glos Council Staff - when entering place of work, type in South Gloucestershire Council and select the one with Org Code: 911)
Delivered by colleagues from Avon & Wiltshire Partnership, with a high level of expertise in supporting adults with autism, it will include a focus on:
Issues in assessment:
Opportunity to reflect on previous assessments with autistic adults
Consider how someone with autism might be eligible (unmet) needs in each outcome area of Care Act 2014
Why some ‘able’ adults get overlooked for support
Why a good assessment is essential for autistic adults – mental health co-morbidities- anxiety/low mood/suicidal risks
Reasons why assessment may be difficult eg apparent lack of engagement, communication of needs
Impact on families and carers,
How to work with parents
Autism and other social care law. Autism Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Equality Act
Assessment:
Preparing for assessment, gathering information, time requirement
Using principles of safety, clarity, precision, empathy, and low arousal
How to structure visits, assessments and reviews for autistic adults
How to build rapport and develop trust
How to alter the way you communicate
Assessing sensory needs within context of the Care Act
Service provision:
Working with care providers and setting up placements for autistic adults
What does a good service look like?
Critically evaluating providers including specialist provision
Low level long term support methods
| Session | Session Date | Session Time | Session Venue | Map |
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| 1 | 11 March 2025 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Webinar: Microsoft Teams | Map |