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Supporting Neurodiversity in the Classroom, Clubs, Workplaces, and Other Settings Professional Development Training by The Way You Learn Ltd

At The Way You Learn, we are passionate about creating inclusive environments where neurodivergent individuals—whether students, employees, athletes, or club members—can thrive. Our CPD session focuses on supporting neurodiversity in a variety of settings, providing you with the strategies, tools, and knowledge needed to better understand and support neurodivergent individuals.

This training is designed for educators, coaches, managers, and other professionals working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and executive functioning challenges.

Key Areas Covered
1. Understanding Neurodiversity

• What is neurodiversity, and why it matters in the classroom, workplaces, clubs, and other settings
• An overview of common neurodivergent conditions: ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and executive functioning challenges

2. Tailored Strategies for Support

• Practical strategies for working with neurodivergent individuals
• How to adapt communication, teaching, and coaching approaches to suit diverse needs
• Tools for creating inclusive environments that foster success

3. Creating an Inclusive Environment

• How to support neurodivergent individuals in a way that promotes their strengths
• Building a culture of understanding and respect
• Managing sensory sensitivities and other common challenges in neurodiverse settings

4. Practical Techniques for Day-to-Day Application

• Effective communication techniques and behavioural strategies
• Adaptations for learning and performance tasks
• Managing classroom, club, or workplace environments for maximum focus and productivity

Who This Training Is For
This CPD session is ideal for:

• Teachers and educational professionals
• Coaches and sports leaders
• HR professionals and workplace leaders
• Club organisers and youth leaders
• Anyone working with neurodivergent individuals in any setting, whether it's in schools, workplaces, private academies, or clubs

Training Format
Our training sessions can be delivered in various formats to suit your needs:

• In-person workshops (at your setting)
• Virtual sessions (via video conferencing)
• Bespoke packages tailored to your specific needs

Each session includes interactive components, practical examples, and case studies to ensure that the learning is relevant and easily applicable in your setting.

Why Choose This Training?

• Led by a practising teacher-trainer: 19 years in classrooms and 13 years training teachers means you get what works in real settings—not theory in a vacuum.
• Practical, do-now strategies: Evidence-based tools, templates and reasonable adjustments you can use the very next lesson.
• Impact, not talk: Interactive sessions that build staff confidence, align with the SEND Code of Practice, and improve learner outcomes.​

Get in Touch 
Ready to make your setting more inclusive? We’d love to help! 
Get in touch for a free consultation where we’ll work together to understand your setting, tailor our services to meet your specific needs, and set clear, actionable outcomes to support your neurodivergent audience effectively, whether you're working with learners, employees, or families.

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Testimonials

Trusted by schools, FE providers, charities and specialist training organisations

Further & Adult Education

City Lit, London

“Such an effective training session — it should be compulsory for all teachers.”

Olga Lamb, Assistant Head of Programme, Universal Skills

“Tutors left the session feeling more confident, more equipped, and inspired to refine their teaching.”

Sanna Zaheen, English & Maths Coordinator, City Lit

“The recent session delivered by The Way You Learn Ltd to our English and maths department was truly transformative. Tutors left the session feeling more confident, more equipped, and inspired to refine their teaching in ways that are both inclusive and effective.”

Capital City Colleges Group

“An excellent interactive session offering practical ideas and time for reflection.”

Teaching staff feedback

Staff highlighted the value of reasonable adjustments, clear terminology, practical strategies (e.g. chunking and varying presentation), and space to reflect and share approaches with colleagues.

Primary Schools

Green Crescent School, Nottingham

“Staff left feeling empowered and better equipped to meet diverse needs.”

Uzma Mirza, Deputy Head

“One of the best training sessions I have attended.”

Charity & Youth Mentoring

City Year UK

“Mentors came away with a greater understanding of neurodiversity and practical strategies they could use immediately.”

Sally Savarizadeh, Regional Programme Manager

“I was very impressed with the Neurodiversity workshop delivered to our entire cohort of 98 volunteer mentors. I have received excellent feedback from staff and mentors who gained strategies to support a wider range of students more effectively.”

Private & Specialist Providers

Omni Academy

“It’s was a well-delivered, engaging session. Informative, interactive and impactful. Lots of great take away tips.”

Rianna Farbey, CEO

Confident English

“I have never enjoyed a training session more than the one facilitated by The Way You Learn.”

Katie Ostrowski, Managing Director

The Full SET Forest School

Collaborating with Maddi Burgess, an experienced Forest School Leader, to create inclusive, creative learning experiences for children in outdoor settings.

Why organisations choose The Way You Learn

• Led by a practising teacher-trainer
• Evidence-informed, practical and inclusive
• Designed for real classrooms, teams and learners
• Trusted across schools, FE, charities and private providers