Why this programme?

Many organisations already provide Active Support training. The challenge is ensuring that the training leads to consistent, high-quality support in practice. This programme is designed to bridge the gap between training and implementation by developing trainers who can:

• Deliver engaging, evidence-informed Active Support training

• Demonstrate effective support in real situations

• Observe support practice and identify what matters

• Provide constructive coaching and feedback

• Support colleagues to improve day-to-day practice

What the programme covers

Participants will develop practical skills in:

• Delivering Person-Centred Active Support training

• Explaining the values and principles underpinning Person-Centred Active Support

• Demonstrating good support and adjusting support to ensure success

• Observing support using structured observation tools

• Giving effective feedback and coaching

• Supporting reflective learning and practice improvement

• Embedding Person-Centred Active Support within everyday service delivery

The emphasis throughout is on practical application, confidence-building and workplace relevance.

Programme structure

The course is delivered through a structured series of 9 interactive online sessions for small cohorts, allowing for active participation, discussion and skills rehearsal. Learning is supported through:

• Interactive teaching and discussion

• Practical exercises and modelling

• Participant presentations and rehearsal

• Workplace-based practice between sessions

• Observation and feedback activities

• Final assessed coaching assignment based on real practice

Participants are expected to apply their learning throughout the programme within their own workplace settings.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the programme participants will be able to:

• Deliver high-quality Person-Centred Active Support training

• Model effective person-centred support in practice

• Observe and evaluate the quality of support

• Provide feedback that leads to improved practice

• Support more consistent, person-centred support across teams

• Contribute to improved engagement, participation and quality of life for the people supported

Our approach

This programme is grounded in a simple but important principle: People learn Active Support by doing it — and learn to teach and coach it by practising in real situations. The course combines:

• Practical application

• Reflection and feedback

• Skills rehearsal

• Workplace coaching

• Peer learning and discussion

• Competency assessment

The focus throughout is on helping participants develop the confidence and practical competence needed to support meaningful change in everyday practice.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is suitable for:

• Practice leaders and frontline managers

• Organisational trainers

• PBS practitioners and coaches

• Workforce development staff

• Senior support staff with coaching responsibilities

• Organisations seeking to strengthen the quality and consistency of Person-Centred Active Support implementation

Key benefits for organisations

Organisations will develop trainers who can do more than deliver classroom training. Participants will leave able to:

• Coach staff in real-life situations

• Support practice improvement within teams

• Strengthen consistency of support

• Embed Person-Centred Active Support into everyday culture and practice

• Increase engagement, participation and quality of life outcomes

Interested in finding out more?

The next course will start in September 2026 (Exact dates to be confirmed).

To register your interest and for further information about the Person-Centred Active Support: Training for Trainers Programme, including course dates and costs , please contact: info@beadlebrownconsulting.com.

We are happy to discuss the bespoke needs of your organisation - for example, if you have a larger group of people you would like to train as trainers. We can provide on-site and bespoke versions of this training.