Getting Transitions Right 1: The Essentials

💡Wondering what training to choose for your CPD? Look no further✨

Do you provide support for young people with additional support needs in transition? Sometimes making sure you are up-to-date with policy, research, guidance and legislation can feel like wading through treacle, but not with our lived-experience led courses designed to enthuse, engage and empower! This course is your opportunity to elevate your expertise, enhance your practice, and become an influential voice in this fast-evolving sector. The accurate, applicable information we share means you will stay at the forefront of your field and support your young person the best you can.

Format:

This course brings together a small group of 8–10 people from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. All voices are equal, and you’ll engage in lively discussions, hands-on activities, and reflective evaluations. All our impactful courses are co-led by the ARC Scotland Associates young adults with real lived-experience.

Audience:

This course is an ABSOLUTE MUST for anyone supporting young people with additional needs aged 14–25. Whether you're a parent, carer, or a professional in health and social care, education, further education, the voluntary sector, or employability services, this training will equip you with essential tools and insights to make a meaningful impact.

Learning Outcomes:

Lived-experience led training will always stick with you. In this authentic learning journey you’ll:

• Deepen your understanding of the experiences of young people with additional needs and their families, and the critical importance of successful transitions.

• Learn how to collaborate effectively across roles to enhance communication and joint efforts in supporting transitions.

• Gain a solid foundation in current transition-related legislation, policies, and insights into future developments.

• Develop practical skills to apply best practices, including the Principles of Good Transitions 3, with ongoing support from the Scottish Transitions Forum.

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

Are you ready to connect, learn, and lead change? Join us and take the next step in your professional journey! BOOK NOW.

Cost

£150, or £20 for parents / carers (unpaid). Early bird offers available.

Our trainers

Leigh Thomson – brings a background in social work, with extensive experience of getting the best outcomes for young people with additional support needs of all kinds.

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 inspirational personal reflections will ensure your learning remains grounded in the experiences of young people and their families.

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

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Terms & Conditions

Your cancellation charges

If you are unable to attend the course you are booked on, you may substitute, by prior arrangement and after notifying us, someone else from your organisation.

If you are unable to attend, and not in a position to transfer your place to another person, then the following charges will apply:

3-8 weeks' notice: 25% of fee

1-3 weeks' notice: 75% of fee

Less than 1 weeks’ notice: 100% of fee

ARC's cancellation

Please note that full payment is required for non-attendance on a booking that has been transferred.

ARC Scotland events and courses are periodically updated and while we endeavour to deliver the courses as advertised there may inevitably be occasions where we have to change content without prior notice or, in exceptional circumstances, to cancel an event.

In the case of a course cancellation delegates will either be offered an alternative date, a credit note or a full refund and we will also consider any reasonable request to cover non-refundable travel arrangements if a course is cancelled within 2 working days of the start day.