Training Programmes

Group Gateway Programme Facilitator Certification is achieved by: 

  • Having pre-existing experience/training in domestic abuse.
  • Attending initial Gateway Facilitator training (either three 3.5 hourly training sessions or two days face to face training).
  • Co-facilitate a full risk-managed Group Gateway Programme.
  • Attending one review meeting to submit Gateway Facilitator Portfolio of evidence for certification.

Costs: £550 per person.

An Annual License Fee is applied for agencies providing the Group Gateway Programme: £295 per agency which is discounted to £195 for charities and CIC's to enable access to ongoing programme updates via the online Gateway Facilitator Portal.

Contact: admin@tools4change.co.uk or call: 07516738703

1-2-1 Gateway Programme Certification is achieved by: 

  • Having pre-requisite domestic abuse experience/training.
  • Attending initial Gateway Facilitator Training (4 remote sessions or face-to-face training over two days).
  • Facilitating and evaluating five 1-2-1 Gateway sessions for a participant.
  • Attend a Tools4change meeting for portfolio submission for certification.
  • Continue to access the online password protected Gateway Facilitator Portal to ensure updated, risk-managed Gateway Provision.

Training Costs:

  • £565 per person for initial training, review support and portfolio submission.
  • Face-to-face training can take place at The Parade Enterprise Centre, Blacon, Chester CH1 5HN or in-house training is available for groups of 6 and over.

Contact: admin@tools4change.co.uk or call: 07516738703

Domestic abuse Awareness Training

Course Aim: To build awareness of the prevalence, dynamics, and impact of controlling abusive relationships and support options.

Topics Include:

  • Scale of abuse within intimate relationships.
  • Myths surrounding controlling relationships.
  • Tactics and cycle of abuse.
  • Barriers to leaving and accessing support.
  • Best practices for responding to disclosures.
  • Risk assessment, safety planning, and support options.

Cost: £45 per delegate.

Remote half-day session or face-to-face at The Parade Enterprise Centre, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5HN. In-house training available.

Contact: admin@tools4change.co.uk or call: 07516738703

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