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Training and Events for People with Learning Difficulties

Take a Risk - Take Control

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We are running Take A Risk - Take Control for young people with learning difficulties this summer.

There are 4 workshops about being safe at home and in the community

  • First Aid

  • Being safe in the community

  • Being safe at home

  • Having a healthy lifestyle

The workshops are happening Wednesday 6th August, Wednesday 13th August, Wednesday 20th, and Wednesday 27th August.

To find out more E-mail info@citn.org.uk or contact Sarah on 0113 270 3233. 

Training Available

Group Meeting

The training opportunities listed below can be provided  to organisations in the north of England. 

Two trainers cost £900 per day

One trainer costs £450 per day

For information about courses coming up in Leeds, or your other training requirements, e-mail Cathy Wintersgill or Sarah Wheatley at info@citn.org.uk

Staff You Choose - Learn how to choose your own staff

This course is useful to people with learning difficulties using direct payments or self-directed support .

It is useful if you are thinking about using direct payments or self directed support.  

It will  be good for anyone supported by an organisation that involves people with learning difficulties in choosing staff.

The 10 week course will look at the whole process of choosing staff.  It will cover deciding what you want staff to do, writing an advert, being fair to everyone, interviewing, deciding the best person for the job.


Making Choices - Taking control of my life and support

Choosing Support

A day for people with learning difficulties to learn about self-directed support and what it could mean for them.

Participants will get to think about -

  • How they could have the life they want

  • How they might want to spend the money for their support

The training is very active and uses learning methods such as quizzes and work in small groups

Our Rights, Our Voice, Our Way - Do you want to take control of your life and services?

People's Rights

Let the Force be with You is a  30 week course for people with learning difficulties who want to learn about their rights.

You will learn about -

  • The law and your rights  

  • How you can change what services do

  • How to complain about services

  • How to run a campaign,

  • Direct Payments 

  • Choosing your own staff

  • Managing your own support