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June 2011
KMT is working with Oldham Children’s rights service to deliver a 2 day programme in Independent Visiting. This hands on course will see a group of volunteers developing skills in supporting young people who are in care and learning practical skills in how to make a difference .

March 2011
KMT has been commissioned by Surrey County Council to provide Peer Advocacy Training. This exciting new project will see young care experienced young people acting in the Peer Advocacy Role supporting young people in care and making advocacy accessible. The training was held over 2 days and included work on group work, confidentiality, safe working and how to use advocacy skills.

November 2010
KMT are now working closely with VoiceAbility to provide qualifications in Independent Advocacy to staff teams across the country. This venture means that through KMT training VoiceAbility will become one of the largest users of qualified advocates in the UK.

Testimonials

I could not recommend this course more. It has really reinvigorated my interest in advocacy and wider issues surrounding mental health

You have to do this course!

Every advocate who wishes to be become a professional in the field should do this course

The tutor was excellent at ‘reading’ the mood of the group. Energising and focusing learning. It was good to be challenged. Made me reflect constantly on my own practice. When’s the next one!

The course was above and beyond what I expected… excellent trainer! In fact probably the most enjoyable and interactive training I’ve ever had.

Way exceeded any expectations. I was very nervous about attending but I am so glad I did

The teaching and support was good and their experience helped. Both had a very good knowledge

I was very impressed with how the course was presented

I thoroughly enjoyed the training and found the trainer very useful and informative. Chris was great a good balance of humour, professionalism and ability to re-focus group.

Very well presented, Sues experience was good

Theresa and Sue made a good team. Its obvious they have worked together before and it was deliver in a very fluid, informal yet informative way

Excellent and enthusiastic tutor

I think this course would be valuable to anyone who is or wants to be an advocate. People who have been advocating for a while may find it a bit basic bit it gets you tpo go back to the beginning and reflect on your experience.

The course was excellent. I would attend a course on paint drying if Kate Mercer was running it!

I thought Val was very warming and a wonderful tutor

Excellent throughout. Good to have tutors with front line experience

I especially valued Theresa’s experience

Training Courses

Kate Mercer training offers a range of courses designed to meet the varying needs of statutory and third sector organisations. We understand that many organisations have specific training needs related to their field of operation.

Due to the wide experience of our associate trainers Kate Mercer Training is able to design and deliver a wide range of bespoke courses which will be ideally suited to your organisations requirements. If you are considering buying in training for your organisation but are yet to find the course your staff need please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Bespoke courses are currently available for delivery to your organisation at the rate of £600 per day plus VAT and expenses. This is a set rate independent of learner numbers up to a maximum of 20 people.

Examples of courses we have recently delivered include:

Using Advocacy Skills
Raising the participation of service users
Involving young people in the interviewing and recruitment of staff and volunteers
Promoting Children's Rights
Using Human Rights
Independent Visiting
Introduction to Independent Advocacy
Non Instructed Advocacy
Supporting people through the complaint processes
Peer Advocacy for young people
Working and listening to children and young people