The Workshop

Ready to Launch

Self-Employment Readiness & Legal Compliance Workshop

A structured, neuroinclusive employability programme supporting unemployed and economically inactive adults into safe, sustainable self-employment.

Delivered by a CIPD Level 7-qualified HR specialist4-hour workshop£1200 for up to 12 participants
Ready to Launch workshop
For commissioners

Supporting self-employment pathways? Compliance is the missing link.

Your participants have the skills and the motivation. What they are missing is the legal foundation to trade safely and sustainably.

Without it they risk fines, early business failure, and a return to unemployment, taking your outcome data with them.

Ready to Launch closes that gap.

What Ready to Launch delivers

From exploring self-employment to trading legally and confidently.

A four hour neuroinclusive workshop. Every participant leaves with a clear understanding of their legal responsibilities, a complete Launchpad Kit of professionally written compliance templates, and thirty days of follow up email support.

Core topics covered
Business registrationClient contractsGDPRComplaints handlingFinancial obligationsInvoicingHealth and safety basics

All delivered in plain English with no assumed prior knowledge.

Suitable for adults 18+ at any stage of self-employment exploration. Particularly effective for neurodivergent participants and those excluded by traditional training environments.

Pricing

£1200 for up to 12 participants

Includes the Launchpad Kit for every participant (retail value £249 each) and thirty days of follow up support.

Bespoke pricing available for multiple cohorts, larger groups, and tailored sector content.

About the facilitator

Emma, founder of Bear and Willow HR

Ready to Launch is designed and delivered by Emma. CIPD Level 7 qualified. Enhanced DBS checked. Professionally insured. Specialist in HR compliance, neuroinclusive practice, and employment law.

What participants say

"She is perfect, not just motivation but all the bits that most workshops miss out on. Bear and Willow gave me everything I need."

Chelsea · Chelly Welly Baby

"The Launchpad Kit gave me everything I needed to get started without feeling overwhelmed."

Phoenix · SoftLash

Ready to find out more?

Download the full prospectus for delivery details, outcomes framework, participant materials, and commissioning information. Or contact us directly at support@bearandwillowhr.co.uk to discuss your programme requirements.

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FAQ for commissioners

Common questions.

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Is this workshop accredited?

The workshop is delivered by a CIPD Level 7-qualified HR professional and covers legal compliance frameworks. While not formally accredited, the content aligns with professional HR standards and employment law requirements.

Can you provide evidence of impact?

The workshop is newly launched (February 2026). We are currently collecting data from pilot cohorts and will provide case studies and testimonials from March 2026 onwards.

Do you have safeguarding policies in place?

Yes. The facilitator holds an enhanced DBS check and follows safeguarding best practice. We are happy to provide our safeguarding policy on request.

Can you deliver online?

Online delivery is under development and will be available later in the year. Please contact us if this is a requirement for your programme.

What's the minimum/maximum group size?

Optimal group size is 8-12 participants. We can deliver to smaller groups (minimum 6) or larger groups (up to 20) with adjusted pricing.

Do you offer train-the-trainer options?

Not currently, but this is planned for future development. Please register your interest if this would be useful.