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Training for individuals

Training for individuals who want to increase their knowledge and skills

We offer open training courses based at Bendrigg throughout the year for individuals who want to increase their knowledge and skills.

Staff at Bendrigg helping a participant

Our open courses

Interactive and practical training to help you think differently about disability and give you the skills, confidence and knowledge you need for your role.

Open courses are held throughout the year at Bendrigg, and we also offer online webinars and bite-size learning to update your skills and knowledge.

"I absolutely loved the course, I feel so much more confident working with my groups and know how to adapt activities to make them accessible, thank you so much."
Freya Lovett
Outdoor Learning Officer, Cumbria Wildlife Trust
"Not only did the course provide a deep dive into the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, but I also had the opportunity to explore Bendrigg’s amazing facilities. Huge thanks to the team at Bendrigg for their expertise and for creating a space that encourages open discussion and learning. It’s a great reminder of the impact we can have when we embrace diversity and make inclusion a priority in both our personal and professional lives."
Chloe Thomas
Operations Supervisor, Zip World UK

Courses and modules include:

  • Introduction to disability awareness and inclusion
  • Communication, terminology and language
  • The impact of disability and overcoming barriers to participation
  • Developing and designing accessible activities
  • Specialist adaptatins, equipment and manual handling techniques
  • Inclusive coaching techniques in outdoor activities including climbing, caving and canoeing
  • 'Know before you go' - developing pre-visit information

Our engaging, interactive, training focuses on participation, discussion and experiential learning and the voices and stories of disabled people bring the sessions alive.

You will leave our training with practical solutions to take back to your work and feeling more confident and better equipped to welcome disabled visitors.

"The trainer was phenomenal – I loved her energy and the way she gave us time to think about things. She has a way of making everyone feel included and heard… I found the terminology session very useful and liked that we were given time to talk things through."
Participant
Accessible Adventures in Forest Schools Course, October 2024
"Thank you so much for your time, your expertise and your insight! The day was incredibly useful. I have already put much of what we talked about into practice and feel much better equipped... I also have an action plan! It was a fantastic day, and I really appreciate it."
Mary Dawson
Chief of Staff, Capitals Coalition

Our upcoming courses for individuals

Disability awareness for the outdoor sector 1-day course

  • Dates to be confirmed

Coming soon

Canoeing at Bendrigg
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Climbing for all - CPD accredited 1-day climbing workshop

  • Dates to be confirmed

Coming soon

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Know before you go - Developing pre-visit information webinar

  • Dates to be confirmed

Coming soon

Biking at Bendrigg
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Get in touch about our training and consultancy

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri: 9am – 5pm

Sat and Sun closed

Registered Charity Number

508450

Important Links
Contact

Bendrigg Trust

Bendrigg Lodge
Old Hutton
Kendal
Cumbria, LA8 0NR

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