Vital training for adults with learning disabilities

Building Circles is commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council to provide training for any adult with a learning disability living in Gloucestershire.

Our training is tailored to suit the needs of every individual and group.

We also provide staff workplace training - contact us to discuss pricing.

We offer a wide range of training options - please contact us for a full list.

Abuse prevention

Abuse prevention training is designed to empower vulnerable adults to identify what abuse is, how to prevent it and who they can speak to if they need help. Abuse takes many different forms, so each session is bespoke, taking into account the learning and communication needs of the group or individual.

Healthy relationships

At Building Circles we believe that everybody should be able to form a relationship in a way which works for them. People with learning disabilities often face additional obstacles such as societal barriers, lack of education and support. Our workshops cover a range of related subjects that give our participants the support and guidance to safely navigate the different aspects associated with forming and maintaining healthy relationships.

Online safety

This training teaches people how to navigate use the internet successfully and safely. Individuals will learn how to recognise if a website is safe and secure to use, how to make safe payments online and what information is ok to share online and what is not. Each training package can be adapted to help with specific issues a person may be having online.

Self advocacy

Often it can feel that like decisions are being made for us by staff, parents or medical professionals and those decisions may not be what we want for our future. It is so important that adults with learning disabilities can make themselves heard and be able and confident to speak up for themselves. Our self-advocacy training explains why it is important to be able to speak up for yourself and how this can help to change your future for the better.

Referral Process

We ask that any referral for training comes through the link on our website. We carefully assess every referral we receive to ensure we prioritise according to need, making sure the training is bespoke and delivered in a timely manner.

Request group training

Request individual training

Request workplace training

Our training through words and pictures

“I loved the training. I was a bit nervous to start with but you were very friendly and gave me information which I could understand. Thank you.”

“ I felt as though I could ask questions if I wasn’t sure about something. You listened to me and answered my questions.”

“We absolutely love the work you are doing with the adults here. You have made sure the sessions are always tailored to meet the needs of the three very different groups that we have and coming into the college so regularly means you have built up good relationships based upon trust and respect with all of the students”

We empower adults with learning disabilities through buddy schemes, social events and training programmes.

Learn about us

We match our volunteers with adults with learning disabilities to share fun activities they both enjoy.

Learn about Social Buddies

It’s easy to ask for our help, whether you’re looking for a social buddy, a gig buddy or other support.

Referrals