Training offer (SEND co-production)

Training offer (SEND co-production)

Find out about our training offer.

Worcestershire co-production training offer

We are pleased to launch the Worcestershire Co-production Training Offer. This programme supports meaningful participation and co-production across education, health, social care and the voluntary sector.

All sessions are free and open to:

  • staff and volunteers working in the Local Area Partnership across education, local authority, health, social care and the voluntary sector
  • young people and parent carers who want to attend and contribute

Purpose of the co-production training offer

The training aims to support participants to:

  • understand the different levels of participation
  • build a clear understanding of co-production principles
  • hear from parent carers and young people about their lived experiences
  • reflect on current practice in your service or setting
  • agree practical next steps to strengthen co-production and participation

Information for education practitioners

Level 1 training

We are creating short online training videos. If you want to receive the link when they are ready, please email:

Level 2 training

The Core Offer includes 1-hour or 2-hour online sessions. These sessions help build a shared understanding of co-production across services and settings. They run once each term.

The Core Offer is suitable for:

  • teams, settings or services new to co-production
  • staff who want to refresh or strengthen practice
  • multi-agency groups working together

How to book

All bookings must be made using WCC CPD with your school or setting’s CPD Leader login details.

  1. Visit WCC CPD
  2. Log in using your school’s CPD Leader account

If you have any issues with your booking or do not receive a confirmation email, contact the Training and Conference Team:

Level 3 training

Our Bespoke Offer is designed around the needs of your service, team or setting. We work with you to make sure the session is relevant, practical and aligned with your priorities.

We can support you with:

  • setting up and running a group of young people, for example a SEND council or forum
  • teaching children and young people the skills they need to participate
  • creating a detailed action plan specific to your service

If you need support with something not listed here, please contact us. We are happy to tailor training to your needs.

What the bespoke offer includes

Step 1 - Planning and consultation:

  • a 1-hour Microsoft Teams meeting to discuss your needs and priorities
  • agreement on the focus and content
  • booking a date and time
  • discussion of how the session will be delivered (in person or online)

Step 2 - Delivery:

  • delivery of a tailored co-production training session developed with your service or setting

How to arrange Step 1

First, email:

The Training and Conference Team will:

  • check the diary availability of Amy Knight or Chanika Benain
  • book your initial 1-hour Teams meeting

Information for non-education practitioners, young people and parent carers

Level 1 training

We are creating short online training videos. If you want us to send the link when they are available, please email:

Level 2 training

You can book any of the sessions below using the:

The Core Offer includes 1-hour or 2-hour online sessions that help build a shared understanding of co-production. Sessions run once each term.

The Core Offer is suitable for:

  • teams, settings or services new to co-production
  • staff who want to refresh or strengthen practice
  • multi-agency groups working together

Upcoming training sessions

Introducing participation and co-production

This is the first course in the programme. It is for practitioners who want to strengthen the voice of young people and adults in their organisation. The course is introduced through the experiences of young people with SEND, but the learning applies to all groups.

Upcoming sessions:

  • 15 April, 3:45pm to 5:45pm, online
  • 28 April, 3:45pm to 5:45pm, online
  • 11 June, 3:45pm to 5:45pm, online

Methods to gather the authentic voice of young people

This course builds on Introducing Participation and Co-production. It explores different techniques to understand people’s views.
Although it focuses on approaches suited to young people with SEND, the methods are suitable for everyone. You will explore good practice for meetings, creative ways to collect opinions and how personal stories can explain lived experience.

Upcoming sessions:

  • 5 May, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, online
  • 23 June, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, online

How to make sure everyone can contribute

This course helps you plan how to involve all stakeholders. Children, young people and adults all have valuable insights to share. You will consider who to invite, how to create a safe space for sharing and how to use the information you collect.

Upcoming sessions:

  • 14 May, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, online
  • 1 July, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, online

What you could introduce in your organisation

This final course in the core offer helps you develop an action plan for participation. You will explore what needs to be added or changed, how this links with your organisation’s priorities and how to make sure it works for everyone involved.

Upcoming sessions:

  • 19 May, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, online
  • 9 July, 3:45pm to 4:45pm, online

Level 3 training

Our Bespoke Offer is tailored to your service, team or setting. We create sessions with you to make sure they meet your needs.

We can support you with:

  • setting up and running a group of young people, such as a SEND council or forum
  • teaching children and young people the skills they need to contribute
  • creating a detailed action plan specific to your service

If you need help with something not listed, please contact us. We are happy to adapt the training.

What the bespoke offer includes

Step 1 - Planning and consultation:

  • a 1-hour Microsoft Teams meeting to discuss your training needs
  • agreement on focus and content
  • booking a date and time
  • discussion of online or in-person delivery

Step 2 - Delivery:

  • delivery of a tailored co-production training session developed with your service or setting

How to arrange Step 1

First, email:

The Training and Conference Team will:

  • check the diary availability of Amy Knight or Chanika Benain
  • book your initial 1-hour Teams meeting

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