Stacey Stockwell Training Ltd.

  Stacey is the Managing Director of Stacey Stockwell Training Ltd. She is a Deafblind Communicator-Guide, which is a physical lead, and also an interpreter for all categories of Deafblind people. She has a diploma in Autism Awareness and has been training in many aspects of Disability Awareness, including Mental Health, Autism and Dementia, for over 25 years. She has presented on the subject of Disability Awareness for the Council of Europe in Copenhagen and The World Media Festival in Rome. 

Stacey provides Disability Awareness training courses for numerous companies and organisations throughout the UK including hotels, councils, universities, premier football clubs, superstores, media companies, gym chains and art galleries. She also delivers training for many of the UK Ambulance Services across the UK, specialising in training them on how to communicate with people who don’t, or suddenly don’t, communicate/hear in the same way – this covers a myriad of disabilities from Deafness to Dementia.

Although Stacey can provide training on a specific subject, her most popular course by far is simply entitled “Disability Awareness”. This course is designed to remove some of the many misconceptions people have surrounding Disability, give people the skills to communicate, interact with and lead a variety of disabled people in the right way and, above all, the confidence to do so. 

Her training style and presentations are upbeat and often humorous, which she feels enables her audience to relax and engage fully with what can be sensitive and challenging subjects. One of Stacey’s fortes is being able to present to all levels of staff throughout an organisation and she prides herself on being able to put people at ease. The messages she delivers are interlaced with real-life scenarios which help people relate to them on a personal level and bring the subject of disability closer to home. 

Understanding large companies as Stacey does, she realises the importance of being flexible to work within a client’s budget. Therefore, although the duration of this particular course is a full day, it is possible to cut it down into a 3-hour course and run two sessions in one day. In all sessions, Stacey is happy to train as many delegates as is comfortable to fit into the room (this has been anything from 6 to 500!) 

Stacey regularly films Disability Awareness courses and modules in her studio for her clients. This enables her clients to load the films onto their intranet which allows their staff to watch the modules at a convenient time. As these are filmed specifically for the organisation, Stacey can make these courses bespoke for them and add scenarios which are relevant to their industry – she’ll even wear their uniform!

While Stacey can provide a 3-hour course specifically on the subject of Dementia, some awareness of this subject is always included in any elements of training she provides, even if it’s a “Top Tips” whirlwind session! Stacey is extremely passionate about this subject as there are so very few of us who will make it through life without knowing someone we love who contracts this terrible disease. By providing this training, not only are we helping to make people’s lives easier but also delegates feel they are receiving training for their own lives, as well as for their work lives. This generates a tremendous amount of positive feedback. Staff regularly comment on how they feel their organisations have given them real life skills to take home with them, so it really is win, win, not to mention the difference it makes to the lives of people who have Dementia. 

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss:

• Live training
• Online training
• Bespoke filming 
• Team building events
• Effective Communication sessions
• After dinner speaking

Some client feedback

There was not one stand out part to this session they were all incredible. I have never attended any form of training like this before where the trainer was so energized, passionate and engaged. It is probably the first meeting in 12 months where I haven't been distracted by emails and instead just follow focused on the content.

Stacey was one of the most engaging speakers I have had the pleasure to listen to in a long while. Public speaking is part of my job role as a trainer so it's great when you find someone whose training style you admire! 

The content was impactful. We got what we needed (sharp knowledge) without any slides. It's the best session we have had so far in all of the Diversity range.

Stacey is blooming amazing! I thought I was a fairly decent presenter (the hubris!) until I saw this woman in action. My goodness I could listen to her all day.

The authenticity of presentation and the deep knowledge and personal experience shared with no frills to give a real insight into walking in other shoes and can shape thinking.

Stacey's style and energy presenting this topic was excellent! The learns from this were enlightening, sobering and so valued. Thank you. 

Stacey is both approachable and credible on the topics she speaks about. She comes across as completely passionate about her areas of expertise and genuinely wanting to make things better. She shares practical advice and suggestions that you can apply straight away. I think this course/training is essential for all our customer facing colleagues. This sort of training sets us apart from those ''who talk a good talk'' and those who are genuine about making changes and investing in skills to create inclusive experience for both customers & their people. One of the most worthwhile pieces of training I have done in my 20-year career!

Stacey was so engaging in how she presented the session, not a power point slide in sight but she really made us understand every point she was trying to make. I found it so good I have signed up for her online course.

Something that could be deemed as a 'dull' subject matter was brought to life in a way that was engaging and fun.

Stacey was fantastic!

...It was a bit like watching Eddie Izzard at the Edinburgh Fringe :)

Stacey has been signing for over 30 years and specialises in music and musical theatre. She was the resident Signer at the Reading Hexagon Theatre for 8 years where she signed for some hit musicals including Grease, Hairspray, Sister Act, FAME and Spamalot. She was also a member of the UK Festival Interpreting Team and has signed for some major bands including Fall Out Boy, EMINEM and Bastille. Stacey is passionate about providing accessibility for many different types of shows and performances in order that members of the Deaf and Deafblind community can enjoy them, and she loves the challenge of interpreting different types of arts and music. 

Stacey loves teaching sign language and runs regular online classes, sessions and workshops on BSL (British Sign Language), SSE (Sign Supported English), Effective Communication and Deaf Awareness. She strongly believes that learning to communicate with one another is an incredibly valuable skill. She also fully recognises that keeping your mind active by learning a new language, combined with the ongoing dexterity gained from signing, are known strategies for improving healthy aging and preventing dementia – another subject she specialises in. 

Please do get in touch if you’re interested in sign language in any capacity, including:

• Corporate events, webinars and team-building activities
• Corporate group lessons
• Regular practice sessions (in BSL and SSE)
• 1 to 1 tuition
• Access to Stacey’s “Smile & Sign” groups with weekly musical signing and teaching
• Musical theatre workshops
• Design and delivery of signing for musical theatre and choir events
• Learn to Sign 10-week programmes from introductory to advanced

Testimonials

What an inspirational teacher Stacey is. Every lesson is different and fun. You will be surprised how you challenge yourself to learn more not only about sign language but also the surrounding culture and history. You will meet like-minded people, make new friends and laugh a lot too!

Andrea Ladyka

Stacey’s teaching style is inclusive, extremely informative and great fun! I have learned so much in the first 10-week course and cannot wait to continue my learning experience with her.

Aileen Riley 

Absolutely love Stacey's lessons! Not only are they incredibly rewarding, but they're also so much fun! Each session is filled with engaging activities and games that make learning sign language a joy. Highly recommend for anyone looking to dive into this beautiful language and make new friends!

Bernie Minchella

Stacey's teaching style is engaging, inclusive, encouraging and fun. I have very much enjoyed learning a new skill, and making new friends. It's so much more than learning to sign.

Christina Harrison 

Learning with Stacey is fabulous fun, she always creates a relaxing and inclusive place wherever she is teaching. I can’t believe how much I've learnt at the end of a class! 

Julie Mac