Getting Transitions Right

‘This was one of the best training courses I have attended. It was REAL, relatable,
varied, interesting, engaging – AMAZING!’

About this course:
You’ve completed the Introduction to Transitions e-learning, now you need to apply it. If putting theory into practice feels like a challenge, this is the course for you! Built around powerful real-life stories and co-delivered by people with lived experience, this is your chance to gain further insights and pick up tried-and-tested practical tips that will make a real difference to the young people you support.

 

Format:
This 1-day, in-person course brings together a small group of people from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. All voices are equal and the emphasis is on lively discussions, interactive activities and reflective evaluations.

 

Prices:
In person £1,150 per organisation (16 attendees maximum)

 

Who is it for?

The course is an ABSOLUTE MUST for anyone supporting young people with additional needs aged 14-25. It builds on our free e-learning Introduction to Transitions by sharing hands-on approaches that work – whether you’re a parent, carer, or a professional in health and social care, education, further education, the voluntary sector or employability services. Learn how to make the most of the skills you already have, explore new ideas and discover together what works.

 

Learning Outcomes
In this practical, solutions focused training, you will:

• Deepen your understanding of how you can improve experiences for young people with additional support needs and their families.
• Learn what helps, and hinders, smooth transitions.
• Explore how to encourage steps toward independence for young people you support.
• Gain skills and confidence in applying best practice and making a difference in young people’s’ lives.

Book now to take the next step in building an empowering environment for young people with additional support needs.

 

Our Trainers:
Tracey Francis – co-facilitates the Scottish Transitions Forum and is passionate about promoting inclusion and improving life choices for young people facing barriers to fulfilling their potential.

 

Alexander Warren – is an actor, a teacher and a Hearts fan (please don’t hold that against him!).  He aims to inspire people to follow their dreams no matter how big or small, and his personal reflections will ensure your learning remains grounded in the experiences of young people and their families.

 

Dave Warren is a retired computer scientist. His son Alexander inspires people across Scotland by sharing his life story and experiences of living with a learning disability;  Dave brings the ‘parent’s view’.

 

Ryan Cuzen is a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award holder. He is also a member of ARC Scotland’s Divergent Influencers, and an ambassador both for ILF Scotland’s Transition Fund and Wing Tsjun Glasgow. He is working towards his 7 th Grade in Wing Tsjun. Ryan has been involved with many organisations in the development of new funds and services for children and young people with additional support needs and is passionate about using his own experience to improve the journey for others in the transition through education and beyond.

 

Julie Cuzen is mum to Ryan.  She worked in law for 17 years before putting her career on hold to support Ryan’s wellbeing through education and after leaving school. She strongly believes being active is vital to mental and physical health and wellbeing and has been involved with disability sport at all levels. Her passion for supporting others has led to a long involvement with ARC Scotland and she remains firmly committed to changing things for the better.

 

Brought to you by the experts in lived-experience training, ARC Scotland

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