Train With Us

With over 26 years of experience shaping effective practice in alternative provision, TCW brings deep insight into the realities of teaching learners who do not thrive in mainstream settings. Our work is grounded in a clear belief: education should be personalised, creative and rooted in a genuine understanding of each individual. This philosophy underpins everything we do - including our training.

We have developed a distinctive two-year professional development programme for our own teachers, quality-assured by Goldsmiths, University of London. The programme equips our staff with trauma-informed approaches, adaptive pedagogy and behaviour-responsive strategies rarely found within a single training pathway.

Building on this expertise, we now offer bespoke training for schools, alternative provisions, universities and businesses. Our sessions range from practical support in behaviour, de-escalation and neuroscience-informed lesson design, to creative and personalised teaching approaches. We also deliver specialist modules in inclusive practice, Relationships and Sex Education, trauma awareness, body image, thematic planning, maths anxiety and cultivating a love of reading.

Every session reflects our evidence-informed, learner-centred approach, supporting professionals to build confidence, deepen understanding and create learning environments where every learner can flourish. Our ethos is to support schools by sharing this training in a flexible and accessible way. We can deliver it remotely, as a one-off session or as part of a grouped programme, with bespoke pricing tailored to the specific needs of each setting. For more infomation, please contact our Head of Training - Delilah - delilah.warner@tcw.org.uk.

• Behaviour & Deescalation

  We explore the underlying causes of behaviour, the importance of clear boundaries and the power of de-escalation through tone, body language and choice-led language. Staff learn how to recognise triggers early, apply trauma-informed strategies, and safely support students through crisis to recovery - always prioritising dignity, connection and emotional safety. Through real-world scenarios, neuroscience-informed practice and restorative approaches, participants develop the skills to build secure relationships, reduce conflict and promote student responsibility and resilience.

• Lesson Planning & Assessment

  We introduce teachers to the 5-Minute Lesson Planner - a streamlined tool that helps staff plan purposeful, engaging and structured lessons in minutes, not hours. The session then brings those plans to life through Rosenshine’s 12 Principles of Instruction, widely recognised as one of the most evidence-based frameworks for improving teaching and learning. Participants will explore how to plan with clarity, build strong retrieval practice routines, scaffold effectively, check understanding efficiently and secure high success rates for all learners, including those who need additional support.

• Adaptive Teaching & Creativity

  We explore how truly personalised education can unlock engagement, motivation and progress for every learner. Drawing inspiration from Sir Ken Robinson’s vision of nurturing individual talents and creativity, this training shows how to move beyond one-size-fits-all teaching and instead start where the learner is - academically, socially and emotionally. You will learn how TCW’s policy of bespoke education works in practice across both 1:1 and group settings, with a clear focus on meaningful differentiation and adaptive teaching. Staff will develop practical strategies for identifying students’ interests, strengths and learning needs, and using them to shape lesson content, structure and challenge.

• Teaching Relationships & Sex Education

  We take a look at the statutory RSE curriculum, the importance of delivering it effectively, and the vital role it plays in supporting young people’s wellbeing. We unpack common challenges and “awkward” moments, discovering practical strategies for creating safe, engaging, and confident classroom discussions. Through discussion and activity, trainees will leave equipped with tools, techniques, and renewed confidence to teach RSE with clarity, empathy and impact.

• Trauma Informed Teaching

  Our team introduces the principles of trauma-informed education, exploring what trauma is, how it affects the brain and body, and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on learning and behaviour. Trainees will reflect on their own practice, identify potential triggers within classroom settings, and develop strategies to create safety, consistency and trust. By the end, participants will understand how small adjustments can make a powerful difference for students affected by trauma.

• Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces

  This training explores how to build truly inclusive classrooms that celebrate diversity and support all learners. Trainees will develop confidence using LGBTQ+ terminology, understand the current landscape and examine why inclusion matters for wellbeing and belonging. Through discussion and practical examples, participants will leave with actionable ways to embed inclusion into everyday practice and create learning environments where every student feels seen, valued and safe.

• Body Image Series 1 & 2

  This two part series explores the concept of body image and how it might present itself in students, what external factors might exacerbate it and what strategies we can implement as professionals to support our young people. The first part focuses on the meaning of the term ‘body image’ and what that looks like in today’s society. The training also covers eating disorders, disordered eating and body dysmorphia and subsequently the importance of body and food neutral language. The second part identifies vulnerable groups including SEN and LGBTQI+, how they might experience body image and practical strategies to support them in a school environment.

• The Joy of Reading

  In this training we explore the importance of cultivating a positive reading environment across a school and present different approaches to encouraging reading for pleasure, based on current research. Trainees will actively participate throughout the training, exploring concepts such as reader identity, reader nostalgia, "Drop Everything and Read" and many more. Trainees will leave with a range of resources and practical approaches they can implement into their own classroom practice, as well as a passion for supporting their students to become keen and confident readers.

• Maths Anxiety

  Here, we take a look at the concept of maths anxiety; how it affects students, parents and teachers and the knock on effect on academic progress across the curriculum. Trainees will actively participate in a range of activities throughout the training, giving them the opportunity to reflect on their own relationship with maths and empathise further with their students. The training will then provide a range of creative strategies, approaches and resources to support teachers to best tailor their lessons to ease maths anxiety and boost academic progress.

• Thematic Planning

  This training uses the core values of the EYFS framework to explore how teachers can plan creative and engaging thematic learning experiences, tailored to their students' needs, abilities and interests. It supports teachers in understanding the theory behind this approach and how it can benefit students of all ages and attainment levels. It can be applied to 1-1, group and whole class lessons. This is an interactive training and participants will be actively involved throughout the session. It also gives trainees the opportunity to plan their own scheme of work individually or as a group, with the support of the trainer.