Disability Learning was founded by Sarah Townsend  who is very experienced in working with people with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LLDD) and with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).

Sarah Townsend

I am a training consultant who aims to create learning and development opportunities to inspire others to reflect on their practice and explore ways to support those with complex needs in a more creative way. I hold an M.Sc. in Profound and Complex learning disabilities and have worked across many setting including health, Social Services, the voluntary and education from early years to Further Education.

I  have over 20 years of experience of managing staff team and personal experience as a foster carer. I believe staff are our most important resources and with the right encouragement, support and training they can make the world a more inclusive place.

With the support of OCN London we have  has been instrumental in developing a bespoke qualification ‘Understanding the needs of individuals with PMLD’  which embeds many of the Core and Essential Service Standards for People with PMLD that were launched on 24^th November 2017.