Small Group Facilitation Skills for GP Associates (DT26-149)

AvailabilityPlaces available - administrator booking onlyA
SubjectCPD
Description*Please email: england.facultydevelopment.sw@nhs.net to book you place* This practical workshop equips clinicians and educators with essential skills to confidently facilitate small group teaching across NHS settings. Blending adult learning theory with real world strategies, it focuses on creating inclusive, engaging sessions in both face to face and virtual environments, helping participants lead effective educational groups with structure and purpose.
Additional information

Participants will explore group behaviours, apply facilitation techniques, and use tools like energisers and breakout strategies. The session also covers managing challenging dynamics, promoting psychological safety, and adapting to online formats, developing confidence and competence in delivering structured, learner centred small group teaching

Venuevia MS Teams or Zoom, - - Virtual  View details
Date & timeTuesday 10 November 2026, 09:20 to 12:30
LecturerLiz Burgess
Target audience

GP Associates: administrator booking only

Mandatory: GP, or GP Associate

Course styleWorkshop
CateringN/A
CPD points3.000
CostNo charge
Aims

To develop the confidence, skills, and educational strategies required to facilitate engaging and inclusive small group teaching sessions across clinical and online NHS learning environments.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the educational value and dynamics of small group learning

• Apply adult learning theory to group facilitation in NHS educational settings

• Identify behaviours that support or disrupt group performance and how to respond

• Use inclusive facilitation strategies to address unconscious bias and promote safety

• Employ practical tools such as icebreakers, energisers, and breakout techniques

• Adapt teaching strategies for both online and face to face small group formats

• Plan and deliver structured, engaging sessions to support diverse learner needs