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Fostering Neuro-Inclusive Environments in Adult Education

In Post-16 and Adult Education, success is defined by removing barriers to learning. As more adults receive neurodivergent diagnoses later in life, educators in Further Education (FE) and vocational settings must be equipped to adapt their delivery. At Ringway Training, we help adult education providers move beyond basic awareness to true inclusive practice.

Since 2010, our team has partnered with colleges, universities, and independent training providers to ensure that neurodivergent learners—including those with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia—are supported to achieve their full potential in professional and academic environments.

Supporting Diverse Minds in Vocational and Higher Education

Adult learners bring unique experiences but also unique challenges, especially when returning to a formal learning environment. Our training focuses on inclusive pedagogy and reasonable adjustments that satisfy the Equality Act 2010 while improving retention and achievement rates.

Specialist Training for Adult Educators:

  • Neurodiversity in the Adult Classroom: Tailoring teaching styles for ADHD and Autistic learners in a way that respects adult autonomy and professional goals.
  • Executive Functioning & Study Skills: Helping tutors provide practical tools for learners who struggle with time management, organization, and cognitive load.
  • The Workplace Transition: Training for vocational tutors on how to prepare neurodivergent learners for the transition from education into inclusive employment.
  • New for 2026: AI as an Assistive Technology:
    AI is a game-changer for neurodivergent adults. We provide training on how to ethically leverage AI tools to support writing, research, and organization for learners with Dyslexia and other processing differences.

Bespoke Delivery for Training Providers

We understand the logistical demands of adult education. Our Live Remote Training allows your dispersed faculty or training team to access high-quality professional development without the need for extensive travel.

The Ringway Advantage for Post-16 Providers:

  • Focus on Adult Pedagogy: We acknowledge the difference between teaching children and facilitating adult learning, ensuring our strategies are age-appropriate.
  • Retention-Driven Results: By improving the student experience for neurodivergent learners, you directly impact your provider achievement and retention metrics.
  • Expert-Led Sessions: All sessions are delivered by specialist tutors with deep roots in social care and adult support.

Next Steps

Ready to make your adult learning environment more inclusive?
Contact our friendly team today to discuss our neurodiversity training courses for your staff.

Tutors & Vocational Trainers: If you want to better support your neurodivergent students, recommend our training courses to your department head.

Courses relevant for Post-16 Educators and Adult Training Providers

Face to Face or Remote

Choose the learning environment that works best for you: our expert-led training is offered in two convenient formats - in person face to face or remotely live online

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Flexible dates and start times

Flexible start and finish times to suit you. Contact us for available dates.

Accredited

The majority of our course contents are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) Credit4Learning as a Level 3 courses.