Training
🎓 Express CIC – Bespoke Autism & Neurodiversity Training for Schools
Supporting inclusion, staff confidence, and pupil wellbeing
Who We Are
Express CIC is a not-for-profit organisation based in Surbiton, dedicated to supporting autistic children, young people, and their families through therapeutic and inclusive services.
What We Offer
We now provide in-school training tailored for educators, SENCOs, and support staff. Grounded in therapeutic practice and lived experience, our sessions are particularly valuable for schools supporting pupils with EHCPs.
1:1 and group dramatherapy within schools, helping provide a safe and confidential space for pupils to explore their emotions and engage in creative expression.
Staff supervision, a confidential space for staff to process their own experiences working with children and challenging behaviour.
Our Training Topics Include:
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Understanding neurodiversity in the classroom
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Using therapeutic approaches to support emotional regulation
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Meeting sensory needs in a school environment
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Supporting pupils with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and ADHD
Why Choose Express?
✔️ Bespoke training, therapy and supervision sessions tailored to your school’s needs
✔️ Trainings during INSET days, CPD afternoons, or staff meetings
✔️ Trainers are HCPC-registered, fully insured, and highly experienced
✔️ Improves staff confidence and wellbeing
✔️ Helps retain staff through increased understanding and reduced stress
✔️ Supports better outcomes for pupils with EHCPs and additional needs
Let’s Build Your Training Together
We’ll work with you to design training that fits your school community and supports your inclusion goals.
As an introductory offer we are offering limited trainings in September at £150 an hour for up to 15 staff members. Please contact us to secure this special rate for the Autumn term.
📧 Contact us today to discuss your needs and book a session:
📍 therapy@expresscic.org.uk
🌐 www.expresscic.org.uk
Creating inclusive, informed school environments—together.
"We have noticed that S is so much more able to express how he is feeling, or how we are making him feel. "
"Express counselling is a valuable service and life changing in my case and I am sure that others must feel the same."
"The support and expertise which you provide (special mention for the PDA support group ) is just astounding. What a lifeline you give for parents who might otherwise be isolated and at sea."