Seasons for Growth
Training
The cost of training is:
Children and Young People Programme: £310 and includes a manual and journal.
Adult Programme: £350 and includes a manual and journals.
Parent Programme (Trained Companions only): £130 and includes both manuals and journals.
In some authorities the cost of training may be subsidised. If you are employed by that authority please contact the trainer for further information.
For groups of up to 12 or 20, ‘In House’ Training is also available. For further information please click here
For details of resources please click Resources List
For training in your area please click below:
Glasgow (Notre Dame Centre)
Training is online on Zoom and open to participants across Scotland. To successfully participate, you will need a computer (with camera and microphone), reliable internet access and a quiet space.
Due to the withdrawal of long-standing funding from NHS GG&C Specialist Children’s Services, Glasgow Social Care Partnership and Glasgow Department of Education, The Notre Dame Centre will sadly be closing on Monday 30 June 2025 after 94 years of providing a service to vulnerable children and families across Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
Seasons for Growth will now have a transition period as we work to confirm a new partner and licence holder. Please check back on the website for updates in August.
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th & 5th March 2025 | Children & Young People | Zoom | 9.00am - 3.00pm |
| 18th & 19th March 2025 | Adult Training | Zoom | 9.00am - 3.00pm |
| 13th & 14th May 2025 | Children & Young People | Zoom | 9.00am - 3.00pm |
Aberdeen
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th April & 1st May 2025 | Children & Young People | 9.15 - 3.30pm | |
Aberdeenshire
Moira Sugden seasonscoordinator@notredamecentre.org.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email: seasonscoordinator@notredamecentre.org.uk
Argyll and Bute
Area Coordinator: Eileen Kay eileen.kay@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Trainer: Joanna Moir joanna.moir@argyll-bute.gov.uk Mhairi Irvine mhairi.irvine@argyll-bute.gov.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email: Joanna.moir@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Clackmannanshire
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Dundee
Trainer: seasonscoordinator@notredamecentre.org.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email: seasonscoordinator@notredamecentre.org.uk
East Ayrshire
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email: seasonscoordinator@notredamecentre.org.uk
East Dunbartonshire
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Edinburgh
Trainers: Wendy Inch: wendy.Inch@ea.edin.sch.uk; carmel.jacob-thomson@ea.edin.sch.uk; jennifer.bogle@ea.edin.sch.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Falkirk
Trainer: Moira Sugden seasonscoordinator@notredamecentre.org.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email: seasonscoordinator@notredamecentre.org.uk
Fife
For a list of local Area Coordinators in Fife please click on ‘Your Area’ and scroll down to ‘Fife’
To enquire about training please email: louise.stean@fife.gov.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Refresher training is mainly for Companions who trained prior to 2020 and haven’t run a group or attended a reconnector since then. Please contact Louise for further information or to book a place louise.stean@fife.gov.uk
Glasgow East
Trainers: David Murray david.murray@glasgow.gov.uk Lisa Forsyth lisa.forsyth@glasgow.gov.uk
Michelle Guthrie (Adult Prog – Greater Glasgow & Clyde) Michelle.Guthrie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th & 13th February 2025 | Children & Young People | TBC | 9.15 - 3.30pm |
To enquire about training please email: julie.millar@glasgow.gov.uk
It will be available to Glasgow Education staff on CPD Manager.
Highland
Trainers: Jo Chamberlain jo.chamberlain@highland.gov.uk
Sarah Patience Sarah.patience@highland.gov.uk
Kait Farmer Kait.farmer@highland.gov.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th & 15th January 2025 | Children & Young People | Online | 9.00am - 3.00pm |
To enquire about training please email: jo.chamberlain@highland.gov.uk
Inverclyde
Trainer: Karen McPherson: Karen.McPherson@inverclyde.gov.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Jersey
Trainer: Vivienne Scott-Johnston: V.Scott-Johnston@gov.je
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29th & 30th April 2025 | Children & Young People | Jersey | |
To enquire about training please email: V.Scott-Johnston@gov.je
Midlothian
Trainer: Rosemary Bowman: r.bowman@midlothian.education
Sarah Wilkins s.wilkins@midlothian.education
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email: r.bowman@midlothian.education
Moray
Trainer: Moira Sugden seasonscoordinator@notredamecentre.org.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email seasonscoordinator@notredamecentre.org.uk
NorthLanarkshire
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th January 2025 | Parent | Coatbridge Community Centre | 9.30 - 3.00pm |
| 29th & 30th May 2025 | Children & Young People | Coatbridge Community Centre | 9.30 - 3.30pm |
Please telephone the Educational Psychology Service on 01236 856200 or email Angela Rock Rocka@northlan.gov.uk to make application.
Trainers:
Cruickshank Catherine CruickshankC@northlan.gov.uk Geraldine Mooney mooneyg@northlan.gov.uk
Reid Elaine ReidEla@northlan.gov.uk Robertson Nicola RobertsonN@northlan.gov.uk
Lois Ots otsl@northlan.gov.uk
Renfrewshire
Trainers:
Vicky Greenwood vicky.greenwood@renfrewshire.gov.uk Deborah Proctor deborah.proctor@renfrewshire.gov.uk Elaine Scally elaine.scally@renfrewshire.gov.uk Jane Ahlfeld jane.ahlfeld@renfrewshire.gov.uk Morag McGuire Morag.mcguire@renfrewshire.gov.uk Helen Orr Helen.orr@renfrewshire.gov.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Scottish Borders
Area Coordinators: Susanne Liddle & Caroline Howieson
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email: sLiddle@scotborders.gov.uk or CHowieson@scotborders.gov.uk or contact the Notre Dame Centre seasonscoordinator@notredamecentre.org.uk
Shetland Isles
Trainer: Marina Bazeley: marina.bazeley@shetland.gov.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email: marina.bazeley@shetland.gov.uk
South Ayrshire
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th & 5th June 2025 | Children & Young People | Carrick Academy - Upper Floor Conference Room | 9am - 3pm |
To enquire about training please email: Eileen.neil@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Stirling
Trainer: Karen Scott: scottk@stirling.gov.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email: psychological@stirling.gov.uk
West Dunbartonshire
Trainers:
Iain Walker Iain.Walker@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Claire McCluskey claire.mccluskey2@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
| Dates | Type of Training | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
To enquire about training please email: Iain.Walker@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
