View item

This one-day Train the Trainer course prepares participants to deliver the SPELL framework - a values-based, practical, and evidence-informed approach to supporting autistic people. 

Developed by autistic practitioners and experts in the field, SPELL promotes empathy, structure, low-arousal environments, and strengths-based support. Participants will gain the skills and confidence to embed SPELL across their organisations and train others in its principles and practice. 

Delivered in partnership with AT-Autism, this programme is designed for professionals looking to take a leading role in fostering inclusive practice and organisational change. 

This course covers:

• Overview of the SPELL framework and its core principles 
• Strategies for embedding SPELL at individual and organisational levels 
• Training design and delivery techniques 
• Communicating values-based practice 
• Identifying challenges and supporting cultural change 
• Facilitating learning and reflection in others 
• Planning and adapting SPELL training for different audiences 

This course will be taught through interactive, dialogic sessions combining: 

• Mini lectures 
• Case studies 
• Group discussion 
• Peer learning 
• Training delivery exercises 
• Practical planning tasks 

This course will run twice a year, with dates still to be announced. To be put on the mailing list for when dates are announced, please register via the button at the bottom of this page.

The course is delivered by licensed trainers from LSBU and AT-Autism, including practitioners with direct lived and professional experience in autism support. 

This course is ideal for: 

• Team leaders and service managers 
• SENCOs and senior educators 
• Autism or inclusion leads in education, health, or care 
• Trainers and workforce development leads 
• Professionals supporting autistic individuals and their networks

By completing this programme, participants will: 

• Be equipped to deliver SPELL training within their organisation 
• Understand how to model and promote SPELL-aligned practice 
• Gain tools to support teams in embedding inclusive, person-centred approaches 
• Receive a certificate of participation (UKCPD accredited) 

There is no formal assessment. Participation, reflective engagement, and contribution to group tasks are encouraged throughout. 

This course is UKCPD accredited and participants will receive a certificate of participation upon completion. 

If you are interested in joining the next cohort for SPELL Framework: Train the Trainer programme, please log your interest via the button at the bottom of this page.

If you are interested in arranging this programme for your organisation, please email Paul Nabsonyi.

For information on our policies (payment, cancellation, terms and conditions, etc.) visit our general information page.

If you have a question that we haven’t answered here, please contact lsbushortcourses@lsbu.ac.uk and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.