Training Solutions
At the heart of our offer are three core courses: Champions for Difference, First Aid for Mental Health, and Neurodiversity and Sport. Each programme is practical, engaging and grounded in real-world experience, equipping participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to create meaningful, lasting change.
Alongside these core courses, we also design bespoke training tailored to your organisation, community or setting. Drawing on our experience across sport, education and business, we adapt our approach to meet your specific needs, ensuring every session is relevant, inclusive and impact-driven.
Champions for Difference Programme
What is The Champions for Difference programme?
A six-module training programme designed to develop authentic, informed, and empowered Neurodiversity Champions who can drive meaningful cultural change in their organisations and communities.
Certified by the CPD Certification Service and delivered over six 2.5-hour in-person or remote sessions. The programme blends lived experience, research, and practical strategy to move beyond awareness toward real impact. Some organisations fund staff or volunteers to attend, while others join as self-funders passionate about inclusion and change.
What is Covered?
Exploring Difference and Belonging
Cultures of Belonging
Equity and Intersectionality
Trauma-Informed Community Practice
Inclusive Language and Communication
Designing Change
Why Now?
In a world where authenticity fuels innovation and wellbeing, organisations and communities thrive when people can bring their whole selves. This programme equips Champions to create those conditions — to grow trust, spark inclusion, and lead lasting cultural transformation.
Who is this for?
Perfect for forward-thinking organisations, community leaders, educators, and individuals ready to champion inclusion. Whether you’re part of a business, charity, local authority, or volunteer network — Champions for Difference offers the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to turn good intentions into everyday action.
It can also be adapted for schools and colleges aimed directly at young people.
Ready to Invest in Your People?
If you’d like to arrange in-house delivery for your organisation or community, please get in touch.
First Aid for Mental Health
A set of regulated qualifications (Levels 1, 2 and 3) that build confident, compassionate First Aiders for Mental Health who can support wellbeing in workplaces, communities and everyday life.
Practical, accredited and rooted in real scenarios, the training equips people to spot early signs of concern, start supportive conversations and guide others towards appropriate help without the worry of getting it wrong.
Delivered as a half-day (Level 1), one-day (Level 2) or two-day (Level 3) course, either in-house or through our public training dates. All qualifications are nationally regulated and valid for three years.
What is Covered?
Understanding Mental Health
A clear, stigma-free introduction to what mental health is, how it changes over time and why awareness matters.
Why Now?
Poor mental health touches all of us - friends, colleagues, loved ones, the person sitting opposite you on the bus. When people feel supported early, outcomes improve, cultures strengthen, and wellbeing stops being something laminated in a drawer and starts being lived every day.
These qualifications empower individuals and organisations to respond with confidence, kindness and clarity. It’s about creating places where people can say, “I’m struggling,” and know someone trained, trusted, and genuinely ready to listen is there.
Who is this for?
Anyone aged 14+ who wants to understand, support, and champion mental health, including:
Workplaces growing a culture of care and early intervention
Community leaders and volunteers
Educators, coaches and youth mentors
Individuals who want to develop skills for life, work, and wellbeing
Ready to Book?
Get in touch to find out about upcoming dates of public courses or to arrange in-house delivery for your organisation.
Neurodiversity and Sport
What is Neurodiversity?
An introduction to neurodiversity, exploring key concepts, definitions, and how they relate to sport.
The Impact of Neurodiversity in Sports
Understanding the unique strengths and challenges neurodivergent athletes and coaches may experience, during training and in a competitive environment.
Fostering an Inclusive Sport Environment
How to create a supportive environment that empowers neurodivergent individuals to discuss their strengths and challenges.
Practical Strategies for a Neurodiverse-Friendly Training Culture
Actionable ideas and best practices to build a more inclusive sports culture, from training adaptations to communication techniques.
Resources and Support
Where to find additional information, tools, and support to help neurodivergent people thrive at all levels of sport.
Who is this for?
This training is ideal for PE teachers, sports club administrators, coaches, and volunteers seeking to create an inclusive environment that empowers neurodivergent students and athletes to succeed and contribute their best.
Ready to Turn Inclusion into Action?
If you’d like to book this as a 2 hour or extended course for your organisation, please get in touch.
An Introduction to Neurodiversity
Understanding Neurodiversity
Exploring differences in thinking, learning, and perception, and why neurodiversity matters.
The Impact of Neurodiversity on Daily Life
Examining the strengths, challenges, and opportunities being neurodivergent brings to everyday life.
Recognising Strengths and Addressing Challenges
How to identify and support the unique strengths and needs of neurodivergent individuals.
Building a Neurodiverse-Friendly Society
Practical ways we can all contribute to making life more inclusive for neurodivergent individuals.
Resources and Support
Signposting towards finding additional information, tools, and support for neurodiversity.
Who is this for?
This introductory training is perfect for businesses, school staff and families offering a broad and accessible understanding of neurodiversity tailored to each audience’s needs.
It is also available as a workshop for schools and colleges aimed directly at children and young people.
Supporting Neurodivergent Employees
What is Neurodiversity?
An introduction to neurodiversity, exploring key concepts and definitions.
The Workplace Impact of Neurodiversity
Understanding the unique strengths and challenges neurodivergent employees may experience at work.
Fostering an Inclusive Workplace
How to create a supportive environment that empowers employees to share their strengths and needs openly.
Practical Strategies for a Neurodiverse-Friendly Workplace
Actionable ideas and best practices to build a more inclusive workplace culture.
Resources and Support
Where to find additional information and tools to support neurodivergent employees effectively.
Who is this for?
This training is perfect for employers, human resource departments, managers and team leaders seeking to create an inclusive workplace that empowers neurodivergent employees to succeed and contribute their best.
Mental Health Literacy
What is Mental Health Literacy (MHL) and Why Does It Matter?
An introduction to MHL and its importance in understanding and promoting mental wellbeing.
How Mental Health Literacy Protects Against Poor Mental Health
Exploring how MHL serves as a key protective factor, empowering individuals to recognise and address mental health challenges early.
Practical Steps to Strengthen Your Mental Health Literacy
Actionable ways to develop stronger MHL for yourself and those you support.
Insights from Liz Day’s 2024 University of Exeter Study
Key findings from recent research on MHL and its impact on young people’s mental health.
Who is this for?
This training is ideal for anyone looking to support people in building resilience and protecting against poor mental health. It is also available as a tailored workshop for schools and colleges, providing children and young people with the tools to enhance their mental health literacy.
Working WITH Your Child's School
Why is it Important to Work WITH the School?
Understanding the value of a collaborative approach to supporting your child's education and wellbeing.
Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conversations
Practical strategies to help you feel confident and organised during discussions with school staff.
Managing Emotions to Stay Focused on Your Child's Needs
Tips for remaining calm and constructive, even during challenging conversations.
Resources to Build Awareness and Understanding
A selection of tools and materials to help you and the school work together effectively.
Who is this for?
This workshop is designed for parents and carers of school-aged children with SEND, providing guidance on fostering positive relationships with schools. It can also be adapted for school staff, helping them communicate and collaborate effectively with parents and carers.
Empowering Home Educators: Promoting Neurodiversity, Wellbeing, and Life Skills
At Collectively Diverse, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with home education. That’s why we’ve designed an engaging and practical workshop specifically for home-educating families. Whether you’re lookng for support with neurodivergent learners, prioritising wellbeing, or focusing on essential life skills, our training provides you with the strategies, resources, and confidence to ensure your child thrives.
Understanding Neurodiversity
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to embrace and celebrate neurodiversity in your home education approach. We provide practical strategies to support different ways of thinking and learning, ensuring every child feels valued and empowered.
Wellbeing and Resilience Training
Wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. Through hands-on training, you’ll discover how to incorporate mindfulness, emotional regulation, and resilience-building activities into your daily routine. We’ll also offer tools and techniques to manage stress and create a calm, nurturing environment that benefits both you and your children.
Teaching Life Skills Alongside Academics
Our workshop goes beyond traditional academics by showing you how to integrate essential life skills into your home education plan. From budgeting and cooking to organisation and communication, we’ll guide you in preparing your children for life’s challenges while fostering independence and confidence.
Specialist Resources and Tools
As part of the training, you’ll gain guidance on using expert-recommended tools, to ensure you're covering basic literacy and numeracy development, including:
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Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS): A multi-sensory resource to support literacy and typing skills, especially effective for neurodiverse learners.
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IDL (International Dyslexia Learning Solutions): A platform designed to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and wellbeing.
We’ll show you how to make the most of these resources to meet your child’s unique needs.
Developing Social Skills Through Activities
We'll discuss socialisation and share your experiences. You’ll learn how to create meaningful opportunities for your child to practise social skills through group projects, local clubs, playdates, and community activities. We provide practical strategies to build connections and nurture relationships.
Drama and Wellbeing Workshops
At Collectively Diverse, we believe in creating inclusive, engaging spaces that nurture creativity and emotional growth. We offer Drama and Wellbeing sessions to education or community settings.
What We Offer
These workshops blend drama-based activities with wellbeing practices, encouraging young people to:
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Build confidence and self-expression
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Develop social and emotional skills
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Explore creativity in a fun and relaxed setting
Who Is It For?
These sessions can be adapted for ages from 3 to 18.
Where and For How Long?
We can deliver these workshops in schools, colleges or community centres. Timings can be adapted to meet the speficic needs of the group from a single 2 hour session to a block of sessions or half/ full days.
By bringing young people together in an inclusive environment, we aim to support their personal development while fostering a sense of community.
Get in touch to find out how your young people can benefit from this enriching experience.
Bespoke Training Packages
Get in touch to explore bespoke training options for your organisation, including a range of courses expertly delivered by Jo Loly of Calming Connections. All training is tailored to meet your unique needs, and designed to empower and support your team.
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Please get in touch to discuss your requirements