About SWP Training and our direction and vision

SWP Training was set up in 2025, following 14 years of local and personal development, to provide services to a range of groups through specialist training and educational engagement.

The key areas of delivery are Alternative Provision Education and targeted, bespoke training in Safeguarding, Wellbeing, and Positive Behaviour Support. We are also committed to the education of young people with SEN, particularly those in care.

Our services are delivered across several areas:

• Alternative Provision for those Educated other than at School

• Bespoke training for organisations
   
• Community training for small charities and community interest companies
   
• Working with Home Educated Children and Young People to deliver positive outcomes

• A Health and Wellbeing Program accessible by GP referral 

• A Wellbeing Centre providing services to the local community through partnership arrangements
   
• Tutoring and targeted training through our alternative provision for young people in care and/or with SEN
   
• Private tutoring

SWP Training  has a vision  

 to provide a nurturing and relational alternative provision for young people aged 11–16 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Through trust, meaningful relationships and personalised support, we aim to develop confidence, resilience and independence. We are committed to supporting personal development and preparing young people for adulthood through a broad, flexible and engaging curriculum, enabling them to achieve a wide range of recognised qualifications and positive destinations.

Alongside our core provision, we offer both 1:1 and group learning opportunities for children and young people educated other than at school, including home-educated learners, children in care and those with additional needs. Our inclusive approach ensures that every young person receives support tailored to their individual strengths and aspirations.

We also seek to strengthen the wider community by providing training in Safeguarding Children, Positive Behaviour Support and wellbeing through mental health programmes. Where possible, we offer this training free of charge to selected charities and Community Interest Companies (CICs), helping organisations develop the knowledge and skills needed to support vulnerable children, young people and families effectively.

Hi I'm Shaun, and I bring a depth of experience to support organisations, professionals, and communities in the following areas:

• Over 25 years’ experience as a Practitioner and Manager in Safeguarding (children and adults)
   
• 30 years’ experience as a School Governor, Trustee, Safeguarding Lead, Chair, and Vice-Chair
   
• Formal involvement in 14 OFSTED inspections, all achieving Outstanding or Good outcomes
   
• Almost 25 years’ experience as a Foster Carer, and now providing volunteer support to foster carers
   
• 12 years as Director, then Executive Head, of an Alternative Provision and Independent School
   
• Qualified Senior Mental Health Lead and SENCO
   
• Designated Safeguarding Lead (14 years)
   
• Children in Care Lead (14 years)
   
• 14 years’ experience establishing, or supporting the establishment of local businesses that now employ numerous people from around the Ashfield and Mansfield communities

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 I am an experienced and fully qualified practitioner in the following areas:

Professional Qualifications

• Safeguarding Social Worker – BA (Hons), DipSW
   
• Registered Social Worker – Social Work England
   
• Qualified Teacher – PGCE, QTLS
   
• Qualified SENDCo – MEd level
   
• Qualified Senior Mental Health Lead – MEd level
   
• Trauma-Informed and Mental Health Practitioner – Level 5
   
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor Trainer
   
• Positive Behaviour Support Trainer – NAPPI Levels 1, 2, and 3
   
• MEd Certified in Educational Pedagogy, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health
   
• Forest School Trainer – Level 4
   
• Personal Adviser (Careers/Connexions) – Level 5
   
• IOSH Qualified Manager
   

Professional Registration Numbers

• Teacher Reference Number: 1061094
   
• Social Work England Registration: SW33006
   
• SET Reference: AG003873
   
• DBS (Online): C1844760551