Training

Why train as a mediator?

Mediation skills can be used in many ways; at work, in the community, in families and even in your own home. There are opportunities to practice in a voluntary or professional capacity. If you successfully complete our course NFSM would be happy to hear from trainees interested in volunteering and gaining experience in our area.

The course

Our FREE 4 day ‘Introduction to Mediation’ course will give you the skills needed to help resolve disputes in the community, home and workplace.

We will train you initially on a two day CPD accredited ‘Introduction to Mediation’ course – after passing that we will give you the opportunity to put your training into practice as a co-mediator on neighbourhood Mediations.

Over the following 3-6 months you will be able to practice your new skills and learn more about the practice of Mediation.  After that period we will offer the final two days training that will lead to an OCN level 2 accreditation.

This training is again two days spread over 2 weeks and will involve some ‘homework’, role play training and reflection on the learning points of your practices.

For offering you this FREE training we would ask that you agree to volunteer for us as a mediator to carry out 3 mediations a year for at least two years after your training – for which you will receive any necessary travelling expenses.

We are a CPD and OCN accredited learning hub with experienced trainers and mediators leading the course.

Training dates: 29^th February 2024 with the second day on 7^th March 2024.  (This may be flexible depending on demand).

Training times: 9.30am to 4.00pm

To find out the next available date then contact our training coordinator on 023 8033 1456 or email info@nfsmediation.co.uk.

Comments made about previous courses:

“the content of the course was well put together and thoughtfully presented. The small group was good, the feedback from tutor and participants was really useful and tactfully given.” “the opportunity for role-play was invaluable, but it wouldn’t have been possible without all the prior discussion.” “the tutors were very informative and personable” “the opportunity to put mediation into practice with different group dynamics” “interesting and informative and stimulating role plays” “enjoyed learning the process of how to mediate, the various skills required” “the brick building made so much sense”

Additional comments were:

“thank you for the care shown and sensitivity given” “thank you for a well run and enjoyable course” “this is a top class & high quality course”

To find out the next available date then contact our training coordinator on 023 8033 1456 or email info@nfsmediation.co.uk. NFS Mediation are independent, impartial, successful and local.