Winnovation Training

Winnovation Training Delivering Health & Social Care, Residential & Early Years training across the North East. Winnovation Training are a North East-based Care training company.

Matrix Standard accredited for quality Information, Advice & Guidance. Supporting employers & learners with training that inspires careers and brighter futures. We train in many areas, from first aid to specialist foster care, with over 100 Social Care and Health courses to choose from. Alongside our 'Early Years' Qualification programme that lasts 12 weeks before you progress, we also offer teaching courses, all to help youngsters forge the career of their dreams in a heartbeat in a care sector.

12/12/2025



Every day, someone tells me that Oliver’s Training has changed the way they care for autistic people and people with learning disabilities.

And every time I hear it, I think of my beautiful son, Oliver.

He should still be here.
His life should have been safeguarded by understanding, compassion, and the right training.

Instead, Oliver became a catalyst for change that is now protecting millions of people across England.

Millions of health and social care staff have completed Tier 1.
Tier 2 is rolling out across the country.
Lives are being saved.

All because one young teenager was denied the safe care he deserved.

Oliver’s story is painful, but what has grown from that pain is extraordinary.

Thank you to every facilitator, every expert by experience, every organisation, every parent, and every frontline worker who has embraced this training with seriousness and heart.

Together, we are changing the system.
Together, we are honouring Oliver.

Delighted to be part of this initiative!! At Winnovation Training, we’re committed to providing practical, supportive tr...
12/12/2025

Delighted to be part of this initiative!!

At Winnovation Training, we’re committed to providing practical, supportive training that helps local people gain the skills they need for rewarding careers.

We’re so proud of Leigha and all our learners. Helping people build skills and confidence for the future is why we do what we do.

Why It Matters The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Oliver McGowan was a bright, active 18-year-old whose life was trag...
10/12/2025

Why It Matters

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

Oliver McGowan was a bright, active 18-year-old whose life was tragically cut short after he was given medication in hospital against his and his family’s wishes.

His story exposed serious gaps in how health and care staff understand the needs of autistic people and those with learning disabilities.

His legacy is now driving real change.

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training ensures that staff across health, social care, education and community services gain the knowledge, confidence and understanding needed to provide safer, more personalised support.

We're delivering upcoming sessions to help organisations meet the statutory requirements:

📍 16.02.2026 – Blyth
📍 23.02.2026 – Byker
📍 09.03.2026 – Blyth
📍 26.03.2026 – Byker

Book Now for 2026: https://www.olivermcgowantraining.com/tier2

Would you like to book places or secure a dedicated session for your entire team? Get in touch:

📞 01670 457320
📧 info@winnovation.org.uk
🌐https://www.winnovation.org.uk/booking-calendar/oliver-mcgowan-tier-2-training-open-s?referral=service_list_widget

All our trainers are fully approved by Health Education England, meaning your organisation can claim the full cost back through the LDSS (Learning Development Support Scheme).

T&C’s apply.

🌟 Stepping Up in Early Years: SEN Leadership Bootcamp 🌟We’re empowering passionate Early Years practitioners to become c...
09/12/2025

🌟 Stepping Up in Early Years: SEN Leadership Bootcamp 🌟

We’re empowering passionate Early Years practitioners to become confident SEN leaders ensuring every child receives inclusive, high-quality support.

🔥 Why join us?

You’ll:
✅ Gain a trained SEN lead in-house
✅ Strengthen safeguarding + inclusion
✅ Boost Ofsted readiness with recognised SEN leadership
✅ Achieve Level 3 SENCo qualification (NCFE CACHE)
✅ Improve retention + staff confidence

✅ PLUS: FREE Makaton Level 1 training from Talk to the Hand

Our sessions are led by a SEN specialist with 30+ years’ experience practical, professional and genuinely transformative.

📅 Starts: 16 Jan 2025
⏳ 10 weeks | Small cohort: max 10 learners
📍 Location: Blyth

🎓 Qualifications: Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years AND Makaton Level 1 Talk To The Hand - Makaton Training

👥 Eligibility:
• Aged 19+ (as of 31 Aug 2025)
• Resident in North East England
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Good level of English

📩 Spaces are limited!

Secure your place by 9 Jan 2025
Laura@winnovation.org.uk | 01670 457320

✨ Let’s build more inclusive, capable and confident Early Years teams together. ✨

👋MEET THE TEA M👋Meet Solomon!Solomon has been part of Winnovation since April 2025.Before joining us, Sol was a student ...
09/12/2025

👋MEET THE TEA M👋

Meet Solomon!

Solomon has been part of Winnovation since April 2025.

Before joining us, Sol was a student at Percy Hedley College, where he undertook a programme centred on employment skills and career development.

𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒹𝑜𝑒𝓈 𝒶 𝒹𝒶𝓎-𝓉𝑜-𝒹𝒶𝓎 𝓁𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒮𝑜𝓁𝑜𝓂𝑜𝓃?
Solomon co-delivers our Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training, offering powerful insights into his lived experience and helping health and social care staff better understand life with a learning disability.

𝐹𝓊𝓃 𝐹𝒶𝒸𝓉 𝒶𝒷𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝒮𝑜𝓁𝑜𝓂𝑜𝓃!
"I love spending time with my friends, my family and my girlfriend. I’m always up for trying new restaurants across the North East, going bowling and making people laugh wherever I go."

🎄 Feedback Friday! 🎄Christmas has truly arrived at Winnovation this week, and the festive spirit is definitely spreading...
05/12/2025

🎄 Feedback Friday! 🎄

Christmas has truly arrived at Winnovation this week, and the festive spirit is definitely spreading! 🎅⛄

We also want to give a very warm welcome back to Stan! ❤️

After experiencing a cardiac arrest five months ago, Stan has made a remarkable recovery, and we’re delighted to have him back with us.

🌟 Special shout-outs this week go to:
👏 Hannah E. – Achieved her Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care with an overall Distinction at EPA!
👏 Leanne C. – Completed her Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care with an overall Merit at EPA!

Amazing achievements all round, we’re so proud! 💜✨

04/12/2025

Space Nursery

👋MEET THE TEA M👋Meet Zakk!Zakk has been part of Winnovation since June 2025.Before joining us, he always dreamed of bein...
03/12/2025

👋MEET THE TEA M👋

Meet Zakk!

Zakk has been part of Winnovation since June 2025.

Before joining us, he always dreamed of being a teacher, and he feels that co-delivering is the closest thing to that dream. He absolutely loves sharing knowledge and working alongside others!

𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒹𝑜𝑒𝓈 𝒶 𝒹𝒶𝓎-𝓉𝑜-𝒹𝒶𝓎 𝓁𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒵𝒶𝓀𝓀?
“I love delivering training and educating wonderful health care workers about my lived experience of Learning Disabilities/Autism. I feel genuinely rewarded to stand there and have the opportunity to do this and I take it very seriously.”

𝐹𝒶𝓋𝑜𝓊𝓇𝒾𝓉𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒶𝒷𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒿𝑜𝒷?
"I love meeting new faces and working with the amazing team at Winnovation. I also really enjoy hearing about the different roles the health care workers do that we deliver training to... it’s fascinating!"

𝐹𝓊𝓃 𝐹𝒶𝒸𝓉 𝒶𝒷𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝒵𝒶𝓀𝓀!
When people said they were ‘watching the soaps’ (meaning Coronation Street and Emmerdale) I genuinely thought they meant sitting in the bathroom watching actual soap! 😅 I can also be very random at times 🤣

Did You Know?You can now claim the full payment for The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Aut...
28/11/2025

Did You Know?

You can now claim the full payment for The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism when you book with Winnovation Training!

All our trainers are fully approved by Health Education England, meaning your organisation can claim the full cost back through the LDSS (Learning Development Support Scheme).

✔ Fully reimbursable
✔ High-quality, accredited training
✔ Easy booking with www.winnovation.org.uk

Our Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training open sessions are now available to book through our brand-new website.

Head over to https://www.winnovation.org.uk/.../oliver-mcgowan-tier-2... and reserve your spot today!

🗓 Upcoming Sessions...
03.12.2025 - Sunderland
04.12.2025 - Blyth
10.12.2025 - Byker
16.02.2026 - Blyth
23.02.2026 - Byker
09.03.2026 - Blyth
26.03.2026 - Byker

Interested in finding out more or how to book all your staff on 1 session? Contact us

01670 457320 | info@winnovation.org.uk

T&C's apply

Address

Winnovation Training, Shields Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE62YD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01670 457 320

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