Training & Support

Neurodiversity at Work: Inclusive Practice for Creative Spaces

There are nearly 1 in 7 people in the UK who are neurodivergent and the chances are that you have colleagues and customers whose particular needs remain unidentified and unsupported.

At Neurobranch, an initiative from Hereford Make, we offer a range of cost-effective training courses that can help to provide the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to help both your employees and your clients more effectively.

Our 3-hour interactive workshops has been designed to build an inclusive and supportive environments for neurodivergents - individuals, employees, customers and collaborators - which can provide your with the practical tools, legal understanding and communication strategies needed to support neurodivergents effectively.

Aimed at creative studios, SMEs, maker spaces, design workshops, and creative producers working with or employing neurodivergent individuals, our training programmes can be delivered either on-line or in-person and are both fully interactive and trainer-led.

Training Courses & Fees

Our cost-effective training courses provide the essential information and skills needed to help others more effectively.

Mandatory Training tier 1

for anyone who needs to understand the general support requirements of autistic people or those with a learning disability.

£250

OPTION 1

Mandatory Training tier 2

for anyone providing care and support for autistic people or those with a learning disability in a workplace or public environment.

£1,300

OPTION 2

Neurodiversity Makers Workshop Training

for anyone working in either a vocational or educational environment who are looking how best to support neurodivergent colleagues.

£500
(follow-up options available)

OPTION 3

Who Will Benefit

  • Line Managers & Supervisors – practical ways to support team members

  • HR Professionals – legal duties and resources

  • Studio & Workshop Managers – tools to handle day-to-day challenges

  • Senior Leaders – inclusion as a strategic strength

  • Neurodivergent Staff & Clients – improved communication and support

Takeaway Benefits

  • Better communication and collaboration

  • Clearer, adaptable management practices

  • Improved wellbeing and retention

  • Reduced discrimination and legal risk

  • Stronger teams and creative problem-solving

  • More inclusive brand identity

  • Flexible approaches to health & safety

Training Delivery

  • Online via Zoom/Teams or in-person

  • Group Size: Up to 15 participants

  • Resources include slide deck, tools, checklist, follow-up resource pack

Custom Options

  • Custom action plan template for your organisation with follow on support.

  • Workplace walk-through and tailored advice.

What's Included

1. Understanding Neurodiversity

  • What is neurodiversity?

  • Types and prevalence

  • Common traits and behaviours

2. Working Well Together

  • Neurodivergent experiences in creative/maker settings

  • Communication challenges, sensory issues, executive function

  • Strengths and coping strategies

3. Rights, Duties & Reasonable Adjustments

  • 2010 Equality Act

  • What’s a reasonable adjustment?

  • Examples from creative and workshop environments

4. Designing Inclusive Spaces

  • Communication styles and physical workspace design

  • Tools, routines, and technologies

  • Real-world case studies

5. Practical Action Planning

  • Inclusive action planning tools

  • Templates and next steps

  • Signposting to further support.