Mind Matters

21/04/2026

**CPD Accredited** Neurodiversity in the Workplace Training for Managers — 30th June & 1st July 2026

Creating and supporting neurodiverse teams is both essential and rewarding - and at times, challenging. Many managers want to communicate more clearly, build an inclusive culture, and understand how to support every member of their team. This workshop is designed specifically for them.

On 30th June (full day) and 1st July (morning) we’re hosting our next Thrive Neurodiversity in the Workplace Training for Managers, which will include our Awareness webinar as part of the learning journey.

The course will be delivered by Autistic author, speaker, and trainer Jane McNeice, bringing lived experience and professional expertise that creates a uniquely authentic learning environment.

Across the sessions, managers will learn how to:

- Learn what neurodiversity is and how neurodiverse workplaces are essential
- Recognise key neurodivergent conditions and the strengths and challenges associated with each
- Understand the impact of myths, preconceptions, and discrimination faced by neurominorities
- Understand executive functioning and experience what EF challenges can feel like
- Identify anxiety, meltdowns, closedowns, and sensory needs - and respond supportively
- Improve communication, reduce misunderstandings, and prevent low morale
- Create a more inclusive, sensory‑safe, and psychologically safe workplace
- Make meaningful reasonable adjustments and understand the policies and legislation that support them.

The session goes further to explore real‑life case studies, contemporary attitudes, and practical long‑term strategies for supporting neurodivergent colleagues.

If you want your managers to lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence - and to understand how diversity can truly be an asset - this training will give them the tools to do exactly that.

Delegate fee £250+VAT

Booking link https://mindmatterstraining.co.uk/courses/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-for-managers-workshop/
**Please note delegates must be able to attend both dates**

21/04/2026

**CPD Accredited** Neurodiversity in the Workplace Training for Managers — 30th June & 1st July 2026

Creating and supporting neurodiverse teams is both essential and rewarding - and at times, challenging. Many managers want to communicate more clearly, build an inclusive culture, and understand how to support every member of their team. This workshop is designed specifically for them.

On 30th June (full day) and 1st July (morning) we’re hosting our next Thrive Neurodiversity in the Workplace Training for Managers, which will include our Awareness webinar as part of the learning journey.

The course will be delivered by Autistic author, speaker, and trainer Jane McNeice, bringing lived experience and professional expertise that creates a uniquely authentic learning environment.

Across the sessions, managers will learn how to:

- Learn what neurodiversity is and how neurodiverse workplaces are essential
- Recognise key neurodivergent conditions and the strengths and challenges associated with each
- Understand the impact of myths, preconceptions, and discrimination faced by neurominorities
- Understand executive functioning and experience what EF challenges can feel like
- Identify anxiety, meltdowns, closedowns, and sensory needs - and respond supportively
- Improve communication, reduce misunderstandings, and prevent low morale
- Create a more inclusive, sensory‑safe, and psychologically safe workplace
- Make meaningful reasonable adjustments and understand the policies and legislation that support them.

The session goes further to explore real‑life case studies, contemporary attitudes, and practical long‑term strategies for supporting neurodivergent colleagues.

If you want your managers to lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence - and to understand how diversity can truly be an asset - this training will give them the tools to do exactly that.

Delegate fee £250+VAT
Booking link https://mindmatterstraining.co.uk/courses/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-for-managers-workshop/ **Please note delegates must be able to attend both dates**

21/04/2026

Creating truly inclusive workplaces doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when people step forward with curiosity, compassion, and the confidence to challenge outdated narratives. If you’re ready to be that person in your organisation, this one‑day online workshop is for you.

On Thursday 25th June, 9.30am–4.30pm GMT we’re hosting our CPD accredited Thrive Neurodiversity in the Workplace Champion training - a practical, strengths‑focused workshop designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to influence positive change.

Across the day, we’ll explore:

- What neurodiversity really means in a workplace context
- How to recognise and reduce barriers for neurodivergent colleagues
- Strengths‑based approaches that move beyond deficit narratives
- Practical adjustments, communication strategies, and culture‑shaping actions
- The Champion role - what it is, what it isn’t, and how to do it well

Whether you’re in HR, leadership, EDI, or simply passionate about creating a workplace where every mind can thrive, this training will help you build confidence and clarity in your role.

Delegate cost: £200 + VAT (discount for multiple bookings)
Format: Live online workshop via Zoom
Date: Thursday 25th June
Time: 9.30am–4.30pm GMT
https://mindmatterstraining.co.uk/courses/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-champion-workshop/

If you’re ready to champion neuro‑affirming practice and help shape a more inclusive future at work, we’d love to have you join us.

20/04/2026

Our four‑hour Mental Health Awareness session is designed for organisations committed to creating safer, more supportive environments.

This introductory course equips delegates with:

👉 A clear understanding of mental health and how to challenge stigma
👉 Essential knowledge of common mental health issues
👉 Tools for maintaining personal wellbeing
👉 Confidence to respond when someone is in distress

📅 Wednesday 10th June
⏰ 1–5pm GMT
💷 £150 + VAT per delegate (discounts for multiple delegate bookings)

A practical, evidence‑informed foundation for everyone.

19/04/2026

Creating mentally healthy workplaces doesn’t happen by accident — it happens through action, skills, and shared responsibility.

Join us in Doncaster on 21st & 22nd May 2026 for a two‑day Mental Health First Aid course designed to equip staff with the knowledge and confidence to respond when it matters most.

Delegates will learn to:

👉 Identify signs of mental ill health
👉 Support someone experiencing a crisis
👉 Challenge stigma and strengthen wellbeing culture
👉 Signpost effectively and safely

💷 £250 + VAT per delegate

📍 Doncaster, South Yorkshire
💬 Discounts available for multiple bookings and Doncaster Chamber of Commerce members

Ideal for safeguarding leads, managers, HR teams, education, health, and community organisations. Course details and booking https://mindmatterstraining.co.uk/courses/mental-health-first-aid-in-person/

19/04/2026

Being different is never simple - and for Autistic people, that difference is often visible long before it’s understood. The world isn’t always built with neurodiversity in mind, so you end up navigating spaces that feel too loud, too fast, too unpredictable. You get labelled before you get listened to. You get judged before you get known.

But here’s the truth: being Autistic doesn’t make you “less.” It makes you you - and that difference carries strength.

Autistic minds see patterns others miss. They feel deeply, think uniquely, and bring clarity, honesty, and creativity into a world that desperately needs all three. The challenges are real, but so are the gifts.

In the end, the very traits that once made you stand out become the traits that help you stand tall.

Different isn’t a disadvantage.
Different is a brilliance in its own right.

Picture: several pink foxtrot tulips in a tub, one different.

19/04/2026

I’m honoured to share that I’m one of the authors featured in UNRULED - a collection of stories from women who didn’t fit the mould and eventually realised they were never meant to.

For me, being different has shaped everything. It’s the lens through which I understand the world, the reason I ask deeper questions, and the foundation for the work I do. It hasn’t always been easy, but it has always been honest - and that honesty is what I’ve poured into my chapter.

To celebrate the launch, we’re giving away a FREE copy.

UNRULED brings together gentle, powerful, unfiltered stories from women who learned to trust themselves, even when the world expected something else. Women who found strength in the parts of themselves that once felt “othered”. Women who show that difference isn’t something to overcome - it’s something to grow into.

If you’d like to enter the giveaway, just comment or share this post. I hope this book finds the people who need it, especially those who’ve spent years feeling out of place. Sometimes being different is the beginning of everything…

Ready to join them?

✨ Here’s how to enter:

1. Share this post to your story or feed

2. Tag your biz bestie in the comments

3. Make sure you tag Danielle Hobson too so your entry can be registered

Because success is better when it’s shared… and a little bit unruled.

🖤 Competition runs from 18th – 20th April (midnight).

The winner will be announced shortly after.

Good luck - you absolute rule breaker!

17/04/2026

Read the latest from Mind Matters in our Spring E-news - https://mailchi.mp/7d465cf2d29c/spring-e-news

16/04/2026

Safeguarding leads are the unsung guardians of our schools. Every day, they carry the immense responsibility of protecting children from harm, listening to disclosures that can be deeply distressing, and making critical decisions under pressure. Their role is vital — but it is also emotionally demanding, isolating, and often overlooked when it comes to wellbeing.

The Hidden Weight of Safeguarding

• Emotional toll: Safeguarding leads are exposed to some of the most challenging aspects of school life — neglect, abuse, and trauma. Without proper support, this can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout.
• Constant vigilance: They must remain alert and responsive at all times, which can create a heightened state of stress and anxiety.
• Isolation in responsibility: While safeguarding is everyone’s duty, the lead often feels the burden of accountability rests squarely on their shoulders.

Why Wellbeing Support Matters

• Sustaining effectiveness: A safeguarding lead who is supported emotionally and mentally is better equipped to make sound judgments and act decisively.
• Role modelling: When leaders prioritise wellbeing, it sets a powerful example for staff and students alike.
• Retention and resilience: Supporting safeguarding leads reduces turnover, builds resilience, and ensures continuity in this critical role.

The Call to Action for School Leaders

Investing in the wellbeing of safeguarding leads is not a luxury — it is a necessity. By providing structured wellbeing support, schools can:

• Protect the protectors, ensuring they remain strong for the children who rely on them.
• Create a culture where safeguarding is sustainable, not overwhelming.
• Strengthen the whole school community by recognising that caring for staff is inseparable from caring for pupils.

Our workshop is designed specifically for school leaders who want to prioritise the wellbeing of safeguarding leads. Together, we will explore practical strategies, share best practice, and build a framework of support that empowers safeguarding leads to thrive in their role — not just survive it.

Because safeguarding is about protecting children, but it starts with protecting the adults who carry that responsibility.

Contact us to book your workshop https://mindmatterstraining.co.uk/get-in-touch/

16/04/2026

When cancer enters the workplace: why men’s mental health can’t be ignored https://mindmatterstraining.co.uk/when-cancer-enters-the-workplace-why-mens-mental-health-cant-be-ignored/

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month – a chance to talk about a cancer that affects young men, often when they least expect it. But one of the biggest challenges isn’t just the disease itself – it’s the silence around it. The bit people don’t talk about Most people don’t expect can...

15/04/2026

In a world full of noise – notifications, opinions, rushed conversations – active listening with empathy is almost radical. It slows the pace. It centres the human being in front of us. And in mental health support, it becomes more than a communication technique; it becomes a lifeline.

This is why Mental Health First Aiders are taught to listen not just with their ears, but with their presence, their curiosity, and their compassion – with their hearts. It’s a skill that transforms conversations, builds trust, and helps people feel seen at the moments they need it most... https://mindmatterstraining.co.uk/active-listening-with-empathy-the-quiet-skill-that-saves-lives/

Image: A heart with ears to depict empathy. The heart features a face with blue eyes.