Training
The appropriate adult (AA) role is challenging, complex and can be risky.
Whether you are a manager, coordinator, commissioner or practitioner, you want to ensure a high-quality service to children and/or vulnerable people.
Effective appropriate adult practice requires high-quality training.
Whether its initial training for brand new recruits or refreshers for experienced practitioners, we can help with a range of appropriate adult training options based on the NAAN and YJB national standards.
Almost two years in the making, the NTC's brand new curriculum was co-created by NAAN (the national standards body) in partnership with Nifty Fox Creative, appropriate adults, AA scheme leaders, training experts, creatives, academics and people with lived experience.
Use the arrows to see our collaborative design process.
"I'm really enjoying the course - the information is well presented and the different delivery methods are effective - I love the videos. It's a huge amount of information to take in (not unexpected) and I'm imagining I'll go back to the beginning and start again once I've finished, to try and consolidate, deepen, and anchor my understanding. Overall - professional, thought provoking, challenging and effective, if a little daunting!"
"I enjoyed doing the course, very informative, also good to refer back to when putting things into practice".
"I really loved it. I thought it was clearly organised. I liked that you could see how big it was and how far you are through it. The quizzes are great! I loved the videos with Grev in - I think it give it that real personal touch to it".
“I thought it was really easy to use and easy to navigate. I like the way you could see as a percentage how far you were through the course. I learned a lot of stuff and I really liked the interactive bits, like the layout of the custody suite and the video. I think that would be really useful for new appropriate adults and I think there's a really good mix of videos and reading”.
"I loved it, really enjoyed it. Even I learnt a couple of bits and pieces, which is absolutely brilliant because every day is a learning day".
"Everything was there. It's very comprehensive".
"The course is an excellent resource as well as a very useful foundation tool for the role. The ability to be guided to further learning and to download information such as the 'outcomes' table is particularly useful".
"I thought it was very good and I can see how it's going to be a very useful tool. I don't think there's any doubt about that".
"Brilliant! I thought it was brilliant. That's the headline".
Tutor-led training
About our tutor-led training
Sometimes you need appropriate adult training that matches your specific needs, delivered with a personal touch.
When we deliver training, it is not just another PowerPoint presentation. We adapt our training to suit your circumstances and needs.
We can deliver remotely (using Zoom or Teams) or in person at your own venue.
We can deliver a fully tutor-led course, or tutor-led sessions that integrate with and reinforce the National Training Course.
Our tutors
All our trainers have extensive experience of being both an AA practitioner and AA scheme leader.
Their personal experiences provide a wealth of stories that engage learners and enrich learning.
Grev Wallington
- Qualified trainer and facilitator
- Delivered AA training to hundreds of staff and volunteers
- Managed AA services (children & vulnerable adults) for 20 years
- Acted as an AA in 2,000 criminal and terrorism cases.
Chloe Macdonald
- Managed a county-wide AA service for children and vulnerable adults
- Significant experience as an AA
- Masters degree in Forensic and Investigative Psychology (vulnerability and police custody)
- Currently pursuing a PhD (Law) on AA effectiveness.
Alice Milman
- Leads a busy, diverse, inner-city AA service supporting children and vulnerable adults
- Significant experience as an AA
- Delivers training to volunteers, youth justice staff and foster carers
- BSc in Sociology
Day rates
When you enquire, we’ll work with you to understand your specific needs, make a recommendation, and be clear about any limitations. The final decision on course duration will be yours to make.
If you'd like to combine tutor-led training with self-directed learning, please also consider the National Training Course information above.
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Remote
- £700 per day (or 2 half days)
- £350 for each additional half day
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In-person
- £950 per day
- £475 for each additional half day
In-person rates are inclusive of all the trainer's travel, accommodation, food and refreshments expenses.
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