Our Courses

All our CLEAR for Learning delivery is tailored to the specific audience and delivered by qualified professionals.

Training Courses and Workshops

FAA Level 3 Award in Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults (RQF)

Safeguarding is how we can protect children and young people and vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect by the actions, or lack of actions, of another person. In order to safeguard and protect persons from abuse or neglect, we need to learn how to identify vulnerable individuals and take necessary steps to stop abuse and neglect.
Everyone has the right to be safe and live without fear of abuse, neglect or exploitation and this course aims to teach you how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect and what actions you can take to stop this occurring again in the future. Abuse, neglect and exploitation can occur anywhere and by anyone, quite often being a person of trust.
This course is designed for all persons, no matter the field they are directly involved in, to give them the tools and the knowledge to make a difference to a vulnerable person’s life. It will also let the practitioner reporting the abuse know how they can safeguard themselves in every day at work, whilst seeking help and reporting the incident identified.

Syllabus

Safeguarding legislation and guidance
Indicators of abuse or neglect
Making judgements
Communication
Roles and responsibilities
Sharing of information
Dealing with and reporting of allegations and complaints
Assessment and marking

Certification

Upon qualification of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded an Ofqual regulated qualification

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Learners but be a minimum 18 years of age upon course commencement.

Safeguarding Level 2

Safeguarding training (sometimes referred to as child/adult protection training) is a legal requirement for many professionals who come into contact, directly or indirectly, with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults. Safeguarding training aims to protect these people from harm, recognise maltreatment, take effective action where appropriate and help improve wellbeing. Level 2 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults looks at signs of neglect, abuse and harm. It provides learners with an understanding of the effects of abuse on children, vulnerable adults, and their families.

This Level 2 training is for learners who have contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults in their working environment. It promotes awareness and sensitivity to safeguarding enabling learners to be able to identify issues. It further emphasises the responsibility and the procedures to ensure that concerns are reported and acted on appropriately.

The course covers:

Safeguarding legislation and guidance
Indicators of abuse or neglect
Making judgements
Communication
Roles and responsibilities
Sharing of information and practice

Level 3 Safeguarding Refresher Training

Safeguarding is how we can protect children and young people and vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect by the actions, or lack of actions, of another person.
This half day update course is designed for all persons, no matter the field they are directly involved in, to refresh the safeguarding tools and knowledge that they have. It will remind the practitioner reporting the abuse how they can safeguard themselves, whilst seeking help and reporting the incident identified.

We will review and update our knowledge of:

Safeguarding legislation and guidance
Indicators of abuse or neglect
Making judgements
Communication
Roles and responsibilities
Sharing of information
Dealing with and reporting of allegations and complaints
Awareness of lessons learned from serious case reviews and Ofsted briefings
Consider topical safeguarding concerns and developments.

Understanding Self Harm

The training session is aimed at organisations and charities who would like to upskill and empower their frontline staff to confidently support and signpost someone who self-harms.

What is self-harm
Beliefs, attitudes and myths
Drivers for self-harm
The function of self-harm (how and why it helps)
Psychological and neurobiological factors
Link between suicide and self-harm
How best to support someone who self-harms

Understanding Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse can impact in a myriad of ways, on our friends, family and work colleagues, including health, wellbeing and attendance at work.

This course is designed to:

give an overview of facts and figures surrounding domestic abuse,
identify the types of domestic abuse,
understand the emotional, practical and socioeconomic impact on adult victims/survivors, and
identify how best to offer help and support and/or signposting.

It is important for us all to understand the signs and provide support

Understanding Mental Health

This half day course is aimed at providing those who wish to have some underpinning knowledge around mental health awareness but not requiring to undertake the full MHFA.

This workshop aims to support you to:

Understand the importance of mental health and wellbeing.
Understand how stress impacts on us personally and professionally.
Be aware of how self-care underpins resilience.
Increase your active listening skills.
Understand how to promote positive mental health awareness in the workplace.

Mental Health First Aid:

2 day Mental Health England accredited course.

The aim of MHFA training is to extend the concept of first aid training to include mental health, so that learners are empowered to provide better initial support to people where mental health is in decline, poor mental health, living with a mental health condition, or in a mental health crisis. This is an evidence-based course and many evaluation studies have been conducted. It has been shown that MHFA training improves knowledge, reduces stigmatising attitudes, and increases first aid actions towards people with poor mental health.

Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
Practise active listening and empathy
Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
Practise self-care
Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®
Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England

Trauma Informed Workplaces

Developing a trauma-informed workplace has positive benefits for your triple bottom line. Our training and support can be accessed at a pace that is best suited to your organisation and includes Understanding Trauma, a standalone module suitable for anyone wanting a greater understanding of trauma and its impact; our Trauma Informed Toolkit to help you baseline and plan for your trauma-informed workplace and Coaching to support implementation.

Understanding Trauma: 4hrs

Trauma isn’t only about what happened, it’s about how it was experienced. Our Understanding Trauma training offers a powerful exploration into the emotional and physiological impact of trauma, helping individuals and organisations become more compassionate, informed, and resilient.

In this session, we’ll unpack what trauma really is, how it affects us, and why its effects can surface immediately or years later. You’ll learn to recognise trauma responses, understand the nervous system’s role, and explore the ripple effects—personally, professionally, and through vicarious experiences and compassion fatigue.

We’ll also dive into stress, overwhelm, and burnout, and discuss how adopting a trauma-informed approach can transform workplaces. A trauma-informed workplace fosters safety, respect, collaboration, transparency, minimising re-traumatisation and supporting wellbeing, resilience, attendance and engagement.

Benefits for Learners

Self-Awareness and Empowerment: Understanding what trauma is and how it manifests helps individuals recognise their own responses and triggers and in others.
Emotional Regulation and Resilience: Insight into the nervous system and trauma responses fosters emotional intelligence and coping strategies and helps to reduce feelings of shame or confusion around trauma-related behaviours.
Compassion and Empathy :Learning about vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue builds empathy for others and encourages self-care practices.
Practical Skills: Examples and group discussions provide real-world context and application.

Benefits for Organisations

Increased Productivity and Engagement: When employees feel safe and supported, they are more engaged, creative, and productive.
Positive Workplace Culture: A trauma-informed approach promotes psychological safety, inclusivity, and respect. It encourages open communication and reduces stigma around mental health.
Improved Staff Wellbeing and Retention: Taking a trauma-informed approach helps to increase employee satisfaction and reduce turnover as well as directly supporting colleagues impacted by trauma.
Enhanced Leadership and Team Dynamics: Leaders who are trauma-aware are better equipped to support their teams with empathy and understanding. They build stronger, cohesive teams through shared understanding and connection.
Compliance and Risk Reduction: Being trauma-informed aligns with safeguarding responsibilities and reduces the risk of harm or litigation.

Organisations wishing to take the next steps in developing a trauma-informed workplace will be supported through a 1-2-1 consultation with access to our trauma-informed workplace assessment and other resources. Coaching can also be provided to support implementation of a trauma informed workplace. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Safe Space Training

Delivered in a half-day session, this training supports organisations to work through a bespoke toolkit covering five key areas to help you to implement a Safe Space for a person vulnerable in the moment or at immediate risk of harm.

The toolkit covers:

Planning
Learning
Environment
Delivery
Review

By the end of the session you will have an action plan to take your safe space forward.
Safe Space training is best delivered alongside our Bystander Intervention Training

Bystander Intervention Training

Have you ever witnessed a potentially harmful event or incident, wanted to intervene but didn't know how? This training is for any individual wanting to find our more.

Empowering People to Make a Positive Difference

Every day, people witness situations that make them feel uncomfortable, concerned or unsure of how to respond. Whether it is bullying, harassment, discrimination, inappropriate language, exclusion or concerning behaviour, many individuals want to help but often do not know what to do or worry about making the situation worse.
Our Bystander Intervention Training helps participants understand the important role they can play in creating safer, healthier workplaces and communities. Through engaging discussions, real-life scenarios and practical strategies, delegates learn how to recognise situations that may require intervention, assess risk, and respond in ways that are safe, appropriate and effective.

What Participants Will Learn
During this interactive course, participants will:

Understand what bystander intervention is and why it matters.
Explore the psychological barriers that can prevent people from taking action.
Recognise behaviours that may constitute bullying, harassment, discrimination or misconduct.
Learn practical intervention techniques and response models.
Develop confidence to challenge inappropriate behaviour safely and respectfully.
Understand how to support individuals who may be affected by harmful behaviour.
Explore personal values, responsibility and the impact of collective action.
Build skills that contribute to a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe culture.

A Practical and Engaging Learning Experience

This course moves beyond theory, providing participants with realistic examples and opportunities to reflect on their own responses. Delegates are encouraged to explore different intervention approaches, understand when direct action may or may not be appropriate, and identify supportive alternatives that prioritise safety and wellbeing.
Participants leave with practical tools they can use immediately, helping them feel more confident in responding to situations that may previously have felt challenging or overwhelming.
Benefits for Organisations
Organisations that invest in bystander intervention training demonstrate a commitment to creating environments where respect, accountability and inclusion are everyone’s responsibility. Benefits include:

Increased awareness of inappropriate and harmful behaviours.
Greater confidence among staff to speak up and support others.
Stronger workplace culture and team cohesion.
Improved psychological safety and employee wellbeing.
Enhanced understanding of inclusion, respect and shared responsibility.
Reduced tolerance of behaviours that negatively impact individuals and teams.

Who Is This Course For?

This training is suitable for employees, managers, team leaders, volunteers, education settings and community organisations. No prior knowledge is required, making it accessible for anyone who wants to contribute positively and confidently when witnessing concerning behaviour.

Making a Difference Starts with One Person
Small actions can have a significant impact. By empowering people with the confidence and skills to act safely and effectively, Bystander Intervention Training helps create environments where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.
Together, we can move from being passive observers to active contributors to safer, more inclusive workplaces and communities

Managing Stress, Overwhelm & Burnout

Supporting Workforce Wellbeing – Preventing Burnout in a Caring World

Across health, care, education and community services, many professionals are experiencing increasing levels of stress, overwhelm, vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Constant exposure to the challenges and distress of others can have a significant impact on emotional wellbeing, resilience and job satisfaction, often leading to burnout, sickness absence and workforce attrition.

Investing in staff wellbeing is not just about supporting individuals—it is essential for maintaining a healthy, engaged workforce and delivering high-quality, compassionate services.

Why Attend?

This practical and reflective training is designed to help individuals recognise the impact of chronic stress and develop effective strategies to protect their wellbeing, build resilience and sustain compassionate practice.

Participants will:

Gain a deeper understanding of the effects of chronic stress, overwhelm, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout.
Learn to recognise the early warning signs and underlying causes before they escalate.
Explore the neuroscience and psychology behind stress responses.
Develop practical self-regulation and self-care techniques that can be used both at work and home.
Create a personalised wellbeing action plan to support lasting positive change.
Receive an exclusive resource pack to continue their wellbeing journey.
Benefit from facilitated reflection, discussion and peer connection in a safe and supportive environment.

Benefits for Organisations

By supporting staff to better understand and manage stress, organisations can:

Promote a culture of wellbeing, psychological safety and compassion
Improve staff retention, morale and workforce resilience
Reduce burnout, sickness absence and presenteeism
Support prevention and early intervention for compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
Enhance leadership effectiveness and team cohesion
Strengthen service quality through a healthier, more engaged workforce
Demonstrate commitment to staff wellbeing and organisational sustainability

Investing in Your People

When staff feel supported, valued and equipped to manage the emotional demands of their roles, they are better able to thrive, remain in post and continue delivering high-quality care and support.

Managing Stress, Overwhelm & Burnout provides the knowledge, tools and practical strategies needed to help individuals and organisations move from surviving to thriving.

Training and Professional Development for the Counselling Workforce

Training in Supporting Adults Harmed by Sexual Abuse and Relationship Trauma

This bespoke training programme is delivered across four face-to-face sessions and includes six hours of self-directed study, providing a total of 30 hours of CPD, endorsed by CPCAB.

Delivered by an experienced Clinical Service Lead, alongside an experienced therapist and professional trainer, this course is designed to deepen understanding and strengthen skills when working with adults affected by sexual abuse and relationship trauma.

Participants will explore:

The impact of relational trauma on the brain and nervous system
The effects of trauma on individuals, including common responses and coping mechanisms such as flashbacks, dissociation, and shame
Common themes that arise in therapy and within the therapeutic relationship
Trauma stabilisation techniques
Safety planning and risk management
Pre-trial therapy
Notes and record keeping
Counsellor self-care, including the prevention of burnout and vicarious trauma

Further Opportunities

Following successful completion of the training, there may be opportunities to apply for a clinical placement or volunteer role with CLEAR, subject to organisational capacity and a successful interview process.

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Level 5 Diploma is in Working Therapeutically with Children & Young People

Our fully accredited post qualifying Level 5 Diploma is in Working Therapeutically with Children & Young People and provides specialist training for practitioners interested in working with children and young people.

Our Diploma is accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body - the UK's leading counselling awarding organisation.

The course combines both practical and theoretical training together with clinical placements and group supervision.

Teaching takes place one weekend a month from January to December (excluding August). Placements generally cover a 6 month period and are in CLEAR working hours (8.30-5.50 Mon-Fri).

Information for our intake in January 2027 is pdf available here(297 KB)

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