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Training we offer

Prospects Across Scotland offer a range of training events either in person or online (see table below).
Please check out https://www.prospectsacrossscotland.org.uk/events/ for the latest training available.

  Welcome people with Learning disabilities
  • Making church more accessible to people with learning disabilities – an introductory session of an hour and a half

Developing ministry

Developing ministry

  • Developing ministry with people with learning disabilities –
    At greater depth, with ideas and resources shared Training to suit your church situation, for example

    • all-inclusive worship and buildings
    • starting new groups
    • ongoing skills development in running a ministry group
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  • Makaton taster – a session designed to teach you some basic Makaton signing which you can use in church life, with people of all ages and abilities
Speaking up
  • Speaking Up Course for people with learning disabilities to help them develop their skills and confidence as speakers. This course has 2 sessions and is very practical.
  • Autism in the Church Family – looking at more depth at autism, and how we can ensure autistic people feel part of our church. A 2 hour session.
  • We want our training to be affordable for all, so we do not charge but will suggest an appropriate donation.

Would you like to know more? Please get in touch with hilary.lacroix@prospectsacrossscotland.org.uk