HEADS Training 2026/27

HEADS runs a range of training courses throughout the year aimed at parents/carers and professionals.

Our courses take place in the main at our Training Centre based at Hadrian School in Newcastle upon Tyne.

HEADS has been running for 18 years since 2007 and in this time we have trained over 30,000 people.

We pride ourselves on offering high-quality training around Special Educational Needs, Health and Welfare, as well as accredited training in areas such as Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Rebound Therapy, First Aid, and Moving and Handling.

We work with schools and organisations nationwide and we also offer outreach support nationally, facilitating training courses at your own venue.

Our Health and Welfare Courses include:

First Aid Level 3- accredited by Qualsafe
Fire Safety/Fire Warden
Medication Awareness – accredited with Opus
Moving and Handling
Defibrillator Training
EVAC Chair Training

Specialist SEN/Mainstream Support

Behaviour Support
Confident Parenting
An Introduction to Learning Disabilities
Rebound Therapy for SEN Level 2 – accredited Training
Learning to Learn – Support for Mainstream Schools
Working with Children performing below expectations
Youth Mental Health First Aid – 1 day course
Adult Mental Health First Aid – 2-day course