Easy read training

Make your content clear, accessible and inclusive

Easy read information can help you to reach more people, including those who might otherwise be left behind.

Our Easy read training will help you to produce best practice easy read content that works for the audience.

We also offer Clear Communication training that covers the essentials of easy read and plain English in one course.

Our training is available online or in-person, to suit your needs.

Why our easy read training?

Learn from experts in the field

We have worked with organisations worldwide to make their information more accessible and inclusive, including:

• the UK Government and Parliament
• political parties
• the United Nations
• local authorities
• international NGOs, and more

We have transformed a huge range of content into easy read, such as:

• political party manifestos
• government strategies
• global human rights reports
• benefits letters
• health information leaflets

We have also contributed to UK and European easy read guidance.

Our expertise comes from working closely with people with a learning disability and listening to what they have to say.

Learn the essential techniques

The training covers the essential techniques for producing high quality easy read content.

You will learn about:

• What works and what doesn’t with easy read.
• Making your content more relevant and engaging.
• Knowing your audience and how that can transform your content.
• Identifying key points and simplifying complex ideas.
• The importance and benefits of involving end users.

Our training is interactive and practical, with exercises, discussions and real-life examples.

Ongoing support and flexible delivery

Post-training support – Our package includes some follow-up support to help reinforce your learning.

Optional follow-up training – extra training or consultancy is available to build on your skills.

Flexible scheduling – Choose online or in-person training on a date that suits you. We are based in London, UK, but would come to you for in-person training, saving on your travel costs.

Download our Easy read or Clear Communication course outline or contact us to book your training session.

We look forward to hearing from you.

See Hackney People First’s top tips for easy read information:

Top tips for easy read