Estia training programme
Estia training programmes
The Estia Centre provides a comprehensive range of training programmes for professionals supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.
Our training programmes are designed to develop knowledge, strengthen professional skills and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
Whether you are new to working with people with learning disabilities, an experienced practitioner or a team leader, our training modules offer opportunities for professional development at different stages of your career.
Module 1 – Introductory and refresher
Designed for newly recruited employees and experienced staff who wish to refresh their knowledge and understanding of supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.
Available training programmes
- Supporting healthy lifestyles for people with a learning disability
- Supporting women with a learning disability through the menopause
- Introduction to supporting autistic people with their mental health and wellbeing
- Autism and sensory differences
- Autism and women
- Becoming trauma informed
- Introduction to learning disability
- Introduction to mental health and wellbeing
- Managing professional boundaries
- Mental Capacity Act and Liberty Protection Safeguards
- Person-centred risk
- The science of happiness
- Supporting autistic people with meltdowns and shutdowns
- Bridging the gap between healthcare and social care for people with a learning disability
- Supporting healthy relationships for people with a learning disability
Module 2 – Advanced and specialist
Our City & Guilds Assured programmes are designed for experienced professionals seeking to develop specialist knowledge and skills.
These programmes provide an in-depth exploration of specialist topics relating to the care and support of adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.
Available training programmes
- Developing personal resilience
- Learning disability and dementia
- Learning disability and end of life
- Learning disability and epilepsy
- Learning disability and hearing voices
- Learning disability and physical health
- Mental health and mental wellbeing (advanced)
- Supporting autistic adults with a learning disability
- Using positive behaviour support
Module 3 – Supervisory and senior
Designed for team leaders, supervisors and managers responsible for supporting teams working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.
These programmes focus on developing leadership skills, supporting staff wellbeing and improving the quality of care and support.
Available training programmes
- Developing your team's resilience
- Leading teams to support health and wellbeing
- Positive behaviour support awareness
- Role of practice leadership in implementing ethical care and support
- Aspiring leaders: the first step to line management
- Delegating with confidence: the key to unlocking staff potential
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
Tier 2 training options
The Estia Centre provides a range of Tier 2 training options as part of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
Training options include:
- One-day Tier 2 mandatory training
- Two-day facilitator trainer training
- Three-day learning disability co-trainer training
- Three-day autism co-trainer training
- Four-day lead trainer training
The four-day lead trainer training is delivered in partnership with the National Autistic Society.
For further information about the available training options, please contact the Estia Centre.
Bespoke and tailored training for organisations
The Estia Centre offers tailored training programmes designed to meet the specific needs of organisations and their teams.
Our existing training programmes can be delivered within your organisation and adapted to reflect your workforce, service requirements and learning objectives.
If you cannot find a course that meets your requirements, our specialist team can work with you to develop a bespoke training programme.
Contact the Estia Centre
For enquiries about training programmes, course availability, bespoke training or further information, please contact the Estia Centre directly.
Email: estiacentre@slam.nhs.uk
Please contact the Estia Centre by email rather than calling the main South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust switchboard.