‘Concept Cat, Language for Thinking, Word Aware and Language for Behaviour and Emotions’ courses bring the content of the books to life in a highly practical way. They take the content off the page and show participants how to use these approaches in their school or workplace. All of the courses are run in workshop style, providing expert guidance but also lots of practical ideas to implement right away. Participants will leave each workshop with a clear idea of how to better support the children and young people they work with.
‘Concept Cat’, ‘Language for Thinking’ and ‘Language for Behaviour and Emotions’ courses require access to the book during the course.
‘Word Aware’ courses require some access after the course. Generally 2 to 4 copies per school for ‘Word Aware 1’ an one copy per school for ‘Word Aware 2’ and ‘Word Aware 3’ is adequate.
For details about each approach please refer to the relevant pages on this website.
For further details about each course, and to book, please click the relevant ‘book here’ button below.
Courses organised by us:
If you would like to arrange online training for your school or service go to commissioning training
These courses are hosted by Anna Branagan and Stephen Parsons. There are two payment options. The preferred is via Bookwhen, this requires a card payment.
The alternative is for us to invoice you. There is a £20 additional administration charge for each invoice raised. If you require an invoice please email thinkingtalking@yahoo.co.uk with invoicing address, contact details and PO number.
Training for Trainers courses are not paid via Bookwhen.
| Course | Date/Time | Cost | Booking |
| Concept Cat | On demand training, access anytime | Free overview (£0), setting training for schools and nurseries (from £200 for year long access), visiting professional training (£80) | |
| Word Aware | 28th January 2026 9.00-3.45 | On-line £70 or 2 for £120 | |
| Language for Thinking | 29th January 2026 9.00-12.00 | £50 | |
| Language for Behaviour and Emotions: 2 day course | 4th & 11th Febuary 2026 9.30-4.30 | £170 | |
| Word Aware | 5th March 2026 9.00-3.45 | On-line £70 or 2 for £120 | |
| Running a Language for Behaviour and Emotions session | 10th March 2026 9.00-12.00 2025 | £60 | |
| Language for Behaviour and Emotions GATHERING EVIDENCE session | 19th March 2026 12.15-1.00 | Free but ticketed | |
| Language for Thinking | 21st April 2026 9.00-12.00 | £50 | |
| Word Aware | 20th May 2026 9.00-3.45 | On-line £70 or 2 for £120 | |
| Running a Language for Behaviour and Emotions session | 2nd June 2026 9.00-12.00 2025 | £60 | |
| Language for Behaviour and Emotions: 2 day course | 11th & 18th June 2026 9.30-4.30 | £170 | |
| Word Aware | 30th June 2026 9.00-3.45 | On-line £70 or 2 for £120 |
Courses
These courses are commissioned by other organisations. To book a place on these courses please contact the organisers directly. Some course are run by Anna and/or Stephen others are run by our Word Aware trainers. Course fees may vary: