Building Confidence as an Activity Leader

Attendees need to access the course using a laptop or a computer - NOT BY MOBILE PHONE

We are happy to invoice for 5 places or more. Book 10 places or more and get 1 free!!

Please email our finance team for more information: finance@napa-activities.co.uk

Course Facilitators:

Terri Eakins – NAPA Advanced Practitioner and special guests

Course Description:

This course focuses on the importance of collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams to effectively incorporate activity into holistic care plans. Participants will explore strategies for communication, partnership building, and inclusive planning to ensure that activity becomes a meaningful and sustainable part of everyday care. Emphasis is placed on understanding individual needs, supporting carers, and creating a shared culture of wellbeing.

Course Description:

This course explores the value of spiritual and reflective activities in promoting emotional wellbeing, connection, and a sense of meaning, especially within care and support settings. Participants will learn how to create inclusive spaces for reflection, support individuals’ spiritual needs (whether religious or non-religious), and facilitate meaningful activities such as meditation, nature-based reflection, storytelling, and quiet contemplation. The course emphasises respect for diverse beliefs and encourages compassionate, person-centred practice.

Course Description:

This course is designed to support individuals in developing the confidence and skills needed to lead engaging, inclusive, and meaningful activities in a care or community setting. Whether new to the role or looking to grow in confidence, participants will explore practical strategies for planning and delivering sessions, managing group dynamics, and adapting to different needs. The course focuses on building self-belief, communication skills, and leadership presence in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Course Aim:

To empower participants to lead activities with confidence, creativity, and clarity, while supporting the needs and wellbeing of those they work with.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the key qualities and responsibilities of an effective activity leader.
2. Develop strategies to build self-confidence and overcome common challenges in leading groups.
3. Plan and deliver activity sessions that are engaging, inclusive, and person-centred.
4. Communicate clearly and positively with individuals and groups, adapting as needed.
5. Reflect on their own leadership style and set personal goals for continued growth and confidence.

Delivery Methods:

- Delivered live by an expert in activity provision

- Includes video demonstrations, breakout sessions, practical tasks, downloadable handouts, and live Q&A

- Fun, engaging, and packed with ready-to-use ideas

Who Should Attend:

- Care Home Activity Providers

- Care Workers

- Volunteers

- Anyone interested in improving the quality of life for care home residents

Registration Fee: £49.99 - Includes certificate of completion and post-course resource pack.Please note:The training environment will need to be quiet and undisturbed.Staff will need to give the course their full attention and should not be on duty.

Each person attending this event needs to have purchased a ticket.

Attendees need to access the course using a laptop or a computer - NOT BY MOBILE PHONE

As an attendee of the training day you MUST have your camera on during all of the sessions, this is to verify your participation/attendance.

Certificates of attendance will only be issued to attendees who attend for the whole of the session.This course will be delivered via ZOOM and will include, presentations, discussion and reflection, case studies, videos and demonstrations. Please make sure that you are familiar with using ZOOM.

Please make sure that the name and email address you register is the name and email address of the person attending. Only people registered will be admitted on to the training.

Any questions please email: qualifications@napa-activities.co.uk

Ticket sales end at 4pm on 2nd December 2025 or when the event is full