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Pochat Training - for Fun, Engaging, Quality, Accredited Training. We run fun, engaging, interactive and varied training courses in First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, citizenAID, Food Safety, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Social Care and Education and Training. We run these both as open, public courses and as private courses at customers' own venue. Our courses are nationally acc

redited, Ofqual regulated qualifications, and are currently run virtually. This ensures:
🔸 Everyone stays safe from the virus
🔸 Those working from home can take part
🔸 Those who are furloughed can take part
🔸 Saving you costs - no transport costs, parking or additional staff time to be paid for their journeys to and from a venue

Over the past two weeks, we've been exploring neurodiversity, challenging misconceptions, highlighting strengths, and lo...
05/06/2026

Over the past two weeks, we've been exploring neurodiversity, challenging misconceptions, highlighting strengths, and looking at how greater understanding can help create more inclusive workplaces, learning environments, and communities.

One thing has become clear:

Neurodiversity is not about labels.

It's about people.

It's about recognising that different individuals may think, learn, communicate, and process information in different ways — and understanding how small changes in awareness can have a significant impact.

If you'd like to develop your understanding further, we'd love to welcome you to our upcoming CPD session:

Understanding Neurodiversity: Awareness, Impact & Support (NDD1)

Together we'll explore:

✔ Neurodevelopmental differences and neurodiversity

✔ Common signs and indicators

✔ Strengths as well as challenges

✔ Communication and support considerations

✔ Practical approaches for workplaces, education settings, and communities

The next session is on june 15, from 19:00 - 21:00 BST, and places are available.

You can find full details and register via our LinkedIn Event Page.

Whether you're an employer, manager, educator, support worker, volunteer, parent, or simply interested in learning more, we'd be delighted to have you join us.

And oh, did we mention this course is CPD Accredited?

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🧠 Neurodiversity is more than just one condition.The term neurodiversity recognises that people think, learn, process in...
04/06/2026

🧠 Neurodiversity is more than just one condition.

The term neurodiversity recognises that people think, learn, process information and experience the world in different ways. These differences are a natural part of human variation.

Neurodiversity can include:
💚 Dyslexia – affecting reading, writing and language processing
💚 Dyspraxia (DCD) – affecting coordination, organisation and motor skills
💚 Dyscalculia – affecting understanding and working with numbers and maths concepts
💚 ADHD – affecting attention, focus and impulse control
💚 Autism – affecting communication, social interaction and sensory processing
💚 Tourette Syndrome – involving tics and involuntary movements or sounds

Every neurodivergent person is unique, with their own strengths, challenges and experiences.

The more we understand neurodiversity, the better we can create environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

📊 Next week we'll be taking a closer look at Dyscalculia – a frequently misunderstood learning difference that affects how people understand and work with numbers.

When people hear the word "neurodiversity", they often think of labels, diagnoses, or specific conditions.But in reality...
03/06/2026

When people hear the word "neurodiversity", they often think of labels, diagnoses, or specific conditions.

But in reality, understanding neurodiversity is about understanding people.

It's about recognising that individuals may think, learn, communicate, organise, and process information differently — and understanding how those differences can affect everyday experiences at work, in education, and within our communities.

Participants on our ‘*Understanding Neurodiversity: Awareness, Impact & Support ‘* session tell us that one of the most valuable things they gain is confidence.

Confidence to:

✔ better understand neurodivergent individuals

✔ communicate more effectively

✔ challenge misconceptions

✔ create more inclusive environments

✔ recognise strengths as well as challenges

Whether you're a manager, colleague, educator, support worker, volunteer, parent, or simply interested in learning more, greater understanding can have a lasting impact.

📅 Places are available on our upcoming session on June 22

Understanding neurodiversity isn't about becoming an expert in every condition.It's about recognising that people think,...
01/06/2026

Understanding neurodiversity isn't about becoming an expert in every condition.

It's about recognising that people think, learn, communicate, and process information in different ways — and knowing how to respond effectively and supportively.

Often, the most meaningful changes are also the simplest:

✅ giving clear instructions and expectations

✅ allowing extra processing time where needed

✅ understanding that communication styles differ

✅ recognising strengths as well as challenges

✅ creating environments where people feel understood rather than judged

These small adjustments can improve confidence, inclusion, wellbeing, and performance for everyone involved.

That's why our *Understanding Neurodiversity: Awareness, Impact & Support* session focuses on practical, real-world awareness rather than theory alone.

Because understanding neurodiversity isn't just about knowledge.

It's about creating environments where different people can thrive.

Over the past few posts, we’ve been exploring how neurodiversity shapes the way people think, learn, communicate, and ex...
29/05/2026

Over the past few posts, we’ve been exploring how neurodiversity shapes the way people think, learn, communicate, and experience the world.

We’ve also reflected on something important:

💥 different ways of thinking are not weaknesses to “fix” — they are often the very things that bring creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and fresh perspectives into our workplaces and communities.

But awareness is only the starting point.

Real inclusion comes from understanding:

💫 how neurodiversity may present differently in different people

💫 how environments can either support or overwhelm

💫 how communication and processing differences affect everyday experiences

💫 and how small practical changes can make a meaningful difference

That’s exactly what we’ll be exploring in our upcoming CPD session:

🧠 Understanding Neurodiversity: Awareness, Impact & Support (NDD1)

This session is designed to build practical, real-world understanding around neurodiversity, including areas such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other cognitive differences.

Did you know that around 5% of the population may have a neurodevelopmental disorder called dyscalculia?Dyscalculia affe...
28/05/2026

Did you know that around 5% of the population may have a neurodevelopmental disorder called dyscalculia?

Dyscalculia affects an individual’s ability to acquire and use mathematical skills, but it can present very differently from person to person.

For some people, it affects how they understand and work with numbers. For others, it may impact:
• reading mathematical symbols
• understanding finances
• interpreting data
• using numbers in everyday life

What’s important to remember is that dyscalculia does not define intelligence or potential.

In fact, many people with dyscalculia also have significant strengths, including:
✨ creativity
✨ intuitive thinking
✨ strategic problem-solving
✨ strong verbal and communication skills

Awareness and understanding can make a huge difference in helping people feel more supported and confident.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more about dyscalculia and our upcoming CPD session:
🧠 Recognising and Supporting Dyscalculia


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One common misunderstanding around neurodiversity is assuming that if someone seems to be managing well on the surface, ...
27/05/2026

One common misunderstanding around neurodiversity is assuming that if someone seems to be managing well on the surface, they aren’t experiencing challenges underneath.

In reality, many neurodivergent individuals work incredibly hard to adapt to environments that may not naturally suit the way they think, process information, communicate, or focus. This is called 'masking'.

That’s why awareness matters.

Small changes in understanding and communication can make a significant difference to someone’s confidence, wellbeing, and ability to thrive.

Our *Understanding Neurodiversity* CPD accredited session focuses on practical, real-world awareness that can support more inclusive workplaces, learning environments, and communities.

Imagine if every superhero in the Marvel Universe had exactly the same superpower.Same strengths.Same abilities.Same way...
26/05/2026

Imagine if every superhero in the Marvel Universe had exactly the same superpower.

Same strengths.
Same abilities.
Same way of thinking.

It would get pretty boring very quickly — and they probably wouldn’t be nearly as effective at overcoming challenges either.

Real life is much the same.

If everyone thought the same way, approached problems the same way, and saw the world in exactly the same way, society would lose so much creativity, innovation, and progress.

Neurodiversity reminds us that different ways of thinking are not something to “fix” — they are part of what helps communities, workplaces, and society grow stronger, more creative, and more adaptable.

Different minds bring different strengths.

And that’s something worth understanding and valuing.

Do you agree?

Neurodiversity is something we all encounter - 1 in 7 of us are neurodiverse. Have you ever thought about that?Neurodive...
25/05/2026

Neurodiversity is something we all encounter - 1 in 7 of us are neurodiverse. Have you ever thought about that?

Neurodivergence relates to the different ways people think, learn, communicate, and experience the world.

This includes conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia.

In many workplaces and communities, people want to be supportive — but often aren’t sure what practical understanding looks like day-to-day.

Our upcoming CPD session on *Understanding Neurodiversity* focuses on exactly that:
simple, practical awareness that helps improve inclusion and communication in real environments.

Because small changes in understanding can make a big difference to everyone.

19/05/2026

One thing that often comes up during Disability Awareness training is this:

Many people already care deeply about inclusion and supporting others well.

What they often lack is confidence in real-world situations, wondering how to actually apply their knowledge:
• knowing the right language to use
• understanding practical barriers
• understanding how everyday experiences may differ for disabled individuals

That’s exactly why sessions like our CPD Accredited Understanding Disability: From Awareness to Action are so valuable.

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s greater awareness, confidence and practical understanding that people can take into everyday workplaces, education settings and community environments.

Our next 2-hour CPD session takes place on 5 June.

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