Shep Training

03/06/2026

👊 Impact

🛟 Safer spaces start with informed people.

Training creates real impact:
✅ people feel more confident speaking up when something doesn’t feel right
✅concerns are recognised earlier, before they escalate
✅children, young people and vulnerable adults experience safer interactions
✅staff, volunteers and independent providers know how to listen and respond calmly and appropriately
✅organisations and community groups build a culture where safety and wellbeing are taken seriously

🩵 When more of us understand First Aid for Mental Health and Safeguarding, everyone benefits.

If your work takes you into schools, homes, clubs or care and community settings, this training gives you the tools to make a real difference.

🏛️ Book your place on the training event - https://lnkd.in/e4aXV2eW

Email or message me for more information: [email protected]

02/06/2026

👍 Confidence

You don’t need a specific job title to make a difference.
You just need the confidence to act when something doesn’t feel right.

🩵 First Aid for Mental Health and Safeguarding training give you practical tools to confidently support your colleagues, children, young people and vulnerable adults and their families in any setting.

🏛️ Join the upcoming training event places available https://lnkd.in/e4aXV2eW

Email or message me for more information: [email protected]

01/06/2026

👀 Awareness

🩵 First Aid for Mental Health and Safeguarding aren’t just for schools or care settings.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 They’re for anyone who works with people.

Whether you’re a tutor, coach, volunteer, activity leader or independent provider, these skills help you recognise concerns early and respond safely.

🏛️ Training event now open for booking - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-sheppard-16556532a_upcoming-training-event-for-faa-level-2-first-ugcPost-7463647498230902784-WGjK/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAFMFJJ0BdLpOsPHCg-AN1WBtFs1Hjsv7vI4

Email or message me for more information: [email protected]

30/05/2026

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

🏢 Every professional enters a setting with a different purpose.

🔧 A building and maintenance provider may be there to keep environments safe and functional.
⚽ 🎨 An activity, sport or enrichment provider may be there to inspire confidence, learning and participation.
❤️ 🤝 Health and social care services may be there to provide support and guidance.
🎓 📋 External training, education and compliance providers may be there to build knowledge and skills.

Different roles. Different expertise. Different objectives.

But whether we step into a 🏫 school, 🏥 care setting, 👨‍👩‍👧 family centre, 🤝 community group or public-facing environment, there is one shared purpose that connects us all:
🧠 Mental Health
🛡️ Safeguarding
💙 Wellbeing

Because safeguarding is not just for designated leads.
Mental health awareness is not only for healthcare professionals.

The people moving through these environments every day often notice things others may miss:
👀 A change in behaviour
😔 Someone becoming withdrawn
⚠️ Signs of distress
💬 A conversation that doesn’t quite feel right
🧩 Someone struggling in silence

You may not be there primarily to support wellbeing or safeguarding — but awareness, confidence and knowing how to respond can make a real difference.

No matter your role.
No matter your reason for being there.

🌍 Many Settings. One Shared Purpose.
💡 Awareness + Skills + Confidence = Safer, kinder and more supportive environments.

Follow this link to a training event with you in mind: (Grantham, Lincoln, Newark and surrounding areas)
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22/05/2026

🚨 SHEP TRAINING – FIRST OPEN ACCESS EVENT 🚨
I’m excited to launch the first public open-access training event from Shep Training: 🛡️ Protecting People: 2-Day Accredited Training Event

🧠 Day 1 – FAA Level 2 (RQF) First Aid for Mental Health
-What is first aid for mental health
-Identifying mental health conditions
-Providing advice and starting a conversation
-Stress
-Other Mental health conditions
-Drugs and alcohol
-First aid action plan for mental health
-Mental health in the workplace
-Written and practical assessment
🛡️ Day 2 – FAA Level 3 (RQF) Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
-Safeguarding legislation and guidance
-Indicators of abuse and neglect
-Making judgements
-Communicating worries and concerns
-Roles and responsibilities
-Sharing information
-Allegations and complaints
-Reporting allegations and complaints
-Written assessment

📅 15th–16th June 2026 Day 1: 9:00am–4:30pm Day 2: 9:00am–5:30pm
📍 Venue: Able Meeting Rooms, Grantham
https://www.ablemeetingrooms.co.uk/

This is a milestone event for me and for Shep Training.
I’m opening accredited training to individuals, organisations and businesses across Grantham, Newark, Lincoln and surrounding areas.

To thank the people supporting the beginning of this journey, I’m offering a special:
⭐ Launch Price for those joining Shep Training’s inaugural open-access event.
• £60 per person one day
• £100 per person both days
(Standard pricing after launch: £80 one day / £130 both days)

Mental Health First Aid and Safeguarding are different responsibilities, but they share one purpose: Protecting people.
Both rely on recognising concerns early, responding appropriately, communicating confidently and creating safer environments for staff, children, young people, vulnerable adults and the public. Together they help create healthier, safer and more supportive workplaces and communities.

Who is this event for?
✔ Small businesses
✔ Independent schools and non-mainstream educational settings
✔ Tutors, home education groups and nurseries
✔ Care settings
✔ Hospitality & retail
✔ Community groups and sports clubs
✔ Gyms & leisure centres
✔ Other public-facing organisations e.g. taxi firms
✔ Anyone with a duty of care for staff and the public

Included:
✅ FAA certification
✅ Support materials
✅ Delivered by a Nuco Registered Instructor
🚗 Free onsite parking and roadside parking available
Please note: The Howlette Suite is upstairs and does not have lift access.
🥗 Refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
👥 Small-group learning experience
Maximum 12 participants per day for discussion, interaction and personalised support.

Be part of the beginning.
Message or email [email protected] to reserve your place.

22/05/2026

🚨 SHEP TRAINING – FIRST OPEN ACCESS EVENT 🚨
I’m excited to launch the first public open-access training event from Shep Training:

🛡️ Protecting People: 2-Day Accredited Training Event
📅 15th–16th June 2026
📍 Able Meeting Rooms, Grantham

This is a milestone event for me and for Shep Training.
I’m opening accredited training to individuals, organisations and businesses across Grantham, Newark, Lincoln and surrounding areas.

To thank the people supporting the beginning of this journey, I’m offering a special:
⭐ Founding Attendee Launch Price for those joining Shep Training’s inaugural open-access event.
• £60 per person one day
• £100 per person both days
(Standard pricing after launch: £80 one day / £130 both days)

Mental Health First Aid and Safeguarding are different responsibilities, but they share one purpose: Protecting people.

Both rely on recognising concerns early, responding appropriately, communicating confidently and creating safer environments for staff, children, young people, vulnerable adults and the public. Together they help create healthier, safer and more supportive workplaces and communities.

Who is this event for?
✔ Small businesses
✔ Independent schools and non-mainstream educational settings
✔ Tutors, home education groups and nurseries
✔ Care settings
✔ Hospitality & retail
✔ Community groups and sports clubs
✔ Gyms & leisure centres
✔ Other public-facing organisations e.g. taxi firms
✔ Anyone with a duty of care for staff and the public

🧠 Day 1 – FAA Level 2 (RQF) First Aid for Mental Health
-What is first aid for mental health
-Identifying mental health conditions
-Providing advice and starting a conversation
-Stress
-Other Mental health conditions
-Drugs and alcohol
-First aid action plan for mental health
-Mental health in the workplace
-Written and practical assessment
🛡️ Day 2 – FAA Level 3 (RQF) Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
-Safeguarding legislation and guidance
-Indicators of abuse and neglect
-Making judgements
-Communicating worries and concerns
-Roles and responsibilities
-Sharing information
-Allegations and complaints
-Reporting allegations and complaints
-Written assessment

Included:
✅ FAA certification
✅ Support materials
✅ Delivered by a Nuco Registered Instructor

📅 Times:
Day 1: 9:00am–4:30pm
Day 2: 9:00am–5:30pm
📍 Venue: Able Meeting Rooms, Grantham
https://www.ablemeetingrooms.co.uk
🚗 Free onsite parking and free roadside parking available
Please note: The Howlette Suite is upstairs and does not have lift access.
🥗 Refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.

👥 Small-group learning experience
Maximum 12 participants per day for discussion, interaction and personalised support.

Be part of the beginning.
Message or email [email protected] to reserve your place.