Training options

PWSA UK offers a range of training packages for professionals working in the care sector, in nurseries, schools and colleges, and for social workers. 

You can find details of our training packages below.


Please click the links below to download our training leaflet and booking form:



Our training packages

Residential Care and Supported Living 

Management of PWS Training
Approximately 5 hours training providing an in-depth look at 
Prader-Willi Syndrome including:


✓ Characteristics
✓ Dietary Management 
✓ Behaviour
✓ Medical Issues
✓ Health & Wellbeing
✓ Risk Factors


This course offers a thorough understanding of the syndrome 
and explores management techniques. It also offers some pre-course work, opportunities for group discussions and the time 
to address specific issues that may be associated with particular 
clients. Relevant literature is included.

 

  • Delivered online or face to face by our trainers
  • £695 virtually
  • £850 including trainer expenses for face to face
  • Maximum number of delegates is 20

 

To book this training, please see the PWSA UK training leaflet or email supportteam@pwsa.co.uk.


Specific Issues training 
This training is for those who have already undertaken the Management of PWS training or who already have a thorough understanding and experience of PWS but need support to address specific service user issues. This training of approximately 3 hours can be tailored to address any specific service user issues which could include:


✓ Dietary Management 
✓ Behaviour
✓ Health & Wellbeing

  • Delivered online or face to face by our trainers
  • £450 virtually
  • £605 including trainer expenses for face to face
  • Maximum number of delegates is 20

 

To book this training, please see the PWSA UK training leaflet or email supportteam@pwsa.co.uk .


Nurseries, Schools and Colleges

Supporting a Student with PWS
Virtual training specifically aimed at helping schools support students with PWS. A 4-hour session which includes an overview of PWS, Risk Factors, Positive Behaviour Support, EHC Plans and Dietary Management.


This training costs £400 virtually or £555 including trainer expenses for face to face, for a maximum of 20 delegates.


To book this training please email  supportteam@pwsa.co.uk.

Follow these links for our free presentations and information for schools:
 

  • Information for Nursery schools – (PDF)
  • Information for Primary schools – (PDF)
  • Information for Secondary schools – (PDF)
  • Information for Colleges – (PDF)

 

Short virtual talks 

A virtual training of 1 -2 hours about PWS, which can include a 30-minute presentation and a question-and-answer session suitable for social workers or others working with those with PWS. 


Cost is £100 for the first hour, then £50 per hour to a maximum of 3 hours in total. Maximum number of delegates is 30.

Please email plecont@pwsa.co.uk or ring 01332 365676 for further information.

PWS Academy

An online training course about Prader-Willi syndrome, containing 7 modules and a whole range of literature and resources. This training is aimed at professionals either already working with or likely to come into contact with individuals with PWS, including social workers, teachers, medical professionals, healthcare assistants, occupational therapists and dietitians.

 

The modules included are:

  • Introduction to Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Risk Factors
  • Characteristics of PWS and Cognition Learning
  • Mental Capacity
  • Communication
  • Dietary Needs and Menu Planning
  • Managing Behaviours of Concern
  • Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing

 

Once purchased, you’ll have access to the training through our PWS Academy for 3 months – you can learn in your own time and at your own pace - and costs £75 per delegate.

Book this training

Follow these links for our free presentations and information for education settings:
 

  • Information for Nursery schools – (PDF)
  • Information for Primary schools – (PDF)
  • Information for Secondary schools – (PDF)
  • Information for Colleges – (PDF)


You can also watch YouTube presentations aimed at specific education settings via the links below:




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