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Training Professionals - building cultural competence that changes practice
With over 21 years of experience in Leeds, Shantona has developed a unique way of working that puts families and culture at the centre of practice. We want to share this with professionals - to equip you to do your best work with South Asian and wider BAMER communities.
ABOUT OUR TRAINING
Specialist training rooted in community knowledge
We know that creating the best outcomes for BAMER families starts with understanding communities. We work with professionals to boost your cultural competence, challenge myths and strengthen practitioners' knowledge and confidence to work effectively with South Asian communities and other communities of BAMER backgrounds.
All our sessions take a workshop style with interactive elements - drawing on Shantona's deep roots in the Leeds community and over two decades of specialist practice.
Open to multi-agency bookings
We welcome organizations booking together – an ideal opportunity for cross-agency learning.
Discounted rates for charities and schools
We charge a discounted price for charities and schools – making quality training accessible.
Tailored to your team’s needs
From single workshops to a series of trainings – we design sessions around your learning objectives.
Over 21 years in Leeds
Rooted in the Leeds community, our training is informed by decades of real-world specialist practice.
WHAT WE OFFER
Four types of professional training
All sessions are rooted in the specialist way Shantona works with BAMER families - interactive,
evidence-informed and practically focused.
Specialist Topic Sessions
Culturally informed best practice for working with South Asian families – covering a range of specialist topics relevant to frontline professionals.
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Child Sexual Exploitation
Forced Marriage & Learning Disabilities
Islamophobia
Physical Health & Wellbeing
Our multicultural food tool resource and accompanying training – supporting professionals to have informed conversations about diet, nutrition and cultural food practices with BAMER communities.
Multicultural food resource
Cultural sensitivity
Nutrition awareness
Youth Sessions
Sessions for young people on a range of topics with our same, culturally informed approach – from gender stereotypes to domestic violence and healthy relationships.
Gender stereotypes
Domestic violence
Healthy relationships
School Partner package includes a discounted staff session from our professionals training range.
Tailored Training
A bespoke session designed around your organisation’s specific needs. We work with you to craft learning objectives – from one-off workshops to a series of multiple trainings based on any of our specialisms.
One-off workshops
Training series
Bespoke objectives
Any specialism
SPECIALIST AREAS
Our areas of specialist expertise
All our training is delivered with deep, lived knowledge of South Asian and BAMER communities in Leeds - built over more than two decades of frontline practice.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Mental Health
Child Sexual Exploitation
Forced Marriage
Islamophobia Awareness
Physical Health & Wellbeing
Cultural Competence
BAMER Community Practice
WHAT PROFESSIONALS SAY
Feedback from our training attendees
Hear from professionals who have attended Shantona training sessions across our range of specialist topics.
BOOK A SESSION
Ready to book training for your team?
If you'd like to book a session for your team or enquire about bespoke training, get in touch with us directly.
We are open to multi-agency bookings and offer a discounted rate for charities and schools.
Multi-agency bookings welcome
Book alongside other organisations for cross-agency learning opportunities.
Discounted for charities & schools
We offer a discounted price for charities and schools on all training sessions.
Email sonia@shantona.co.uk to book
