Training

We are a leading provider of training and professional
development delivered nationally to organisations in specialist and mainstream education, children’s homes, social care and youth and criminal justice.

Training

In person and online training tailored to the needs of individuals and organisations.

Consultancy

Advice and consultancy to address specific issues and interests.

Resources

Resources to enable others to support the people they serve.

Training Events

Events, conferences and sharing of best practice.

Contact Us

Tell us what you need and we’ll tailor training to you.

Our training programmes

Accredited Training
Award-Winning Foundation Degree (FdA) in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People

An award-winning, work-based Foundation Degree delivered by Mulberry Bush and validated by UWE Bristol, developing the understanding and reflective practice of professionals supporting children impacted by trauma.

Duration

2 years

Format

Work-based

Accredited Training
Crossfields Institute Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Child Care

An accredited, practice-led Level 4 qualification for professionals working therapeutically alongside children and young people impacted by early-life trauma and disrupted relationships.

Duration

1 year

Format

Hybrid

Accredited Training
Reflective Supervision Training

Supports supervisors and organisations to develop a thoughtful, psychodynamically informed approach to professional supervision that strengthens practice, staff wellbeing and reflective culture.

Non-accredited Training
The Emotional and Social Curriculum for Schools

A sequence of planned experiences which support children to practice and achieve proficiency in content and applied learning skills. The Mulberry Bush Emotional and Social Curriculum focuses learning on the five core competencies of successful emotional development.

Duration

1 hour

Format

Work-based

Non-accredited Training
De-escalation

Build confidence and practical skills to respond thoughtfully when behaviour becomes challenging, recognising that de-escalation begins with relationships and communication rather than crisis response.

Duration

2.5 hours

Format

In person

Non-accredited Training
Harmful Sexual Behaviour

An introductory course helping professionals distinguish between developmentally appropriate, problematic and harmful sexual behaviour, and respond with curiosity, reflection and appropriate safeguarding concern.

Duration

2.5 hours

Format

Live online

OUR Foundation DEGREE

Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People

Our award-winning, work-based Level 5 degree is specially designed for practitioners in the childcare sector.

Emotional and Social Curriculum

A practical, structured curriculum that helps children develop the emotional and social skills they need to thrive.

Designed for use in mainstream and specialist settings, the Emotional and Social Curriculum supports children who are functioning emotionally and socially below their chronological age. Through planned group experiences and daily activities, it develops five core areas of emotional development: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.

SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS

We work closely with individuals and organisations to share our expertise and enable them to support the people they serve.

We provide tailored support for schools facing daily challenges with children in their setting.

Contact training@mulberrybush.org.uk for more details.

Support for organisations and individuals

We provide tailored programmes of training, professional development and consultancy to support and enable leadership in organisations who support young people, adults and their communities.

Contact training@mulberrybush.org.uk for more details.

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