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Training

The Support Collective at Project Art Works offers a broad range of training and events in collaboration with trusted contacts and partners. Thanks to our funders we can offer these learning opportunities free of charge to caregivers and personal assistants (employed via a personal budget). All training is bookable via eventbrite.

New training coming Autumn 2025 – bookings open from late August

Meltdowns and Shutdowns
Monday 13 October  – 10.00-13.00
Delivered by: Lived Experience Trainers

This session focuses on the phenomenon of meltdowns and shutdowns which are commonly experienced by autistic people at every age and will offer information on what causes them, how to reduce the chances of them and how to support an autistic young person before, during and after a meltdown or shutdown.

Makaton Level 1
Tuesday 4 & Tuesday 11 November – 9.30-13.00
BOTH days need to be attended
Delivered by: Hastings & Bexhill Mencap

Makaton Level 1 covers the use of Stage 1 and 2 signs and symbols and how to use them within a specific setting and we work on the participants becoming comfortable with the use of Makaton and using it in their home environment.

Loss and Bereavement
Thursday 20 November – 10.30-12.30
Delivered by: Speaking Space

This course offers practical ways to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in processing grief and loss using communication strategies. It is aimed at those supporting adults with a learning disability.

Total Communication
Tuesday 9 December – 9.30-12.30
Delivered by: Speaking Space

This course will provide an introduction to using Total Communication to support individuals with complex communication needs. Learn how to use different communication methods (including objects, signing, communication books/ apps) and create a positive communication environment. to maximise opportunities for communication. There will be some theory and discussions/ demonstrations to explore the different methods and how to adapt your communication to support functional and meaningful communication.

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Ongoing

  • Independent Lives provides a wide range of funded training aimed at support personal assistants and Direct Payment employers. Find out more here
  • Amaze is a charity that gives information, advice and support to families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Brighton & Hove and Sussex. Find out more here. They offer free workshops for parent carers of children and young people with SEND book here
  • Renaissance Legal specialise in working with families and carers of disabled and vulnerable individuals, helping them plan effectively for the future with Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection applications and Inheritance Tax Planning. They deliver a range of informative legal webinars.  Find out more here
  • Future Learn offer a range of Autism courses and awareness training as part of their psychology and mental health training offer. Find out more here

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