Become a licensed Needs-Focused™ trainer.

Needs-Focused™ training courses are very effective (see feedback comments below). The Licensed Trainer Program is a three-day train-the-trainer program designed for professional trainers, educators, and consultants who are experienced in training groups of adults. Completing one of our Licensed Trainer programs enables you to provide 1 and 2 day Needs-Focused™ courses and workshops to teachers and other school staff.

Courses

Course 1:  Needs-Focused™ Classroom Management. This course can be delivered in either a 1 day (6 hour) or 2 day format.

Course 2: Needs-Focused™ Motivation – Motivating the Unmotivated This course can be delivered in either a 1 day (6 hour) or 2 day format.

Course 3: Needs-Focused™ Lesson Activities For Special Schools, Units and PRUs. This course can be delivered in either a ½  day (3 hour) or 1 day (6 hour) format.

(Currently Licensed trainer-training only available for Course 1)

The training includes:
3-day hands-on, practical training

Background to the Needs-Focused™ philosophy for preventing and responding to behaviour problems in school

PowerPoint presentation to teach participants the Needs-Focused™ approach
Comprehensive trainer manual including presentation notes, activity instructions and briefings

Ongoing support

Regular program updates and support materials

Licensed Trainer Program Costs

1. Training and License Fee - £(ask)

2. Accommodation package: - £(ask)

The accommodation package includes:

• All meals and snacks

• Coffee, tea and soft drinks

• 3 night’s hotel accommodation

Training takes place in Keswick, the heart of the English Lake District

Trainer Attributes:

Participants on our courses need a trainer who can empathise with the high levels of stress and frustration associated with working with difficult and vulnerable students. For this reason we ask that anyone considering becoming a Needs-Focused™ licensed trainer has the following experience and qualifications:

Essential:

Teaching qualification (Or relevant similar qualification)

Minimum 7 years teaching, training or youth work experience

Knowledge of education system in UK (or home country)

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desirable:

Experience in working with young people with emotional, behavioural or social difficulties

Management experience within school

Additional relevant qualifications – e.g. psychology

What educators are saying about Needs-Focused™ courses: 

“Very humorous – I really enjoyed it.”

“Superb! Just wish we had more time!”

“Particularly impressed by the high profile given to ‘Consistency’ – well done.”

“Loved the personal testimonies.”

“Clearly passionate course leader – inspiring and thought-provoking.”

“Easy to follow”

“Very good speaker.”

“Clearly laid out processes – built up into an excellent system.”

“Good mix of fun/serious training’

“The activities and games were so interesting!”

“Humorous and enlightening course.”

“The advice was synthesized into a complete strategy anyone can use.”

“Good sharing of personal experiences”

“Very, very effective”

“Thank you for helping see that I can easily become a better teacher and parent.”

“The car activity really drove the point home!” (Pun intended?)

“Rob I really appreciate your training and can see you really care about the kids.”

“The points made about relationship-building and the tips given to do this quickly were very useful.”

More testimonials

To find out more about becoming a Licensed Needs-Focused™ trainer please send an email to us with "Trainer Training" in the subject box.