Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy Ltd

16/10/2025

As and remind us, musculoskeletal health is central to quality of life, and osteopaths play a vital role in supporting it.

At SCCO, we’re proud to contribute to this ongoing conversation through advanced CPD opportunities. Our course, "Living, Breathing Bone", is designed for osteopaths seeking to deepen their understanding of bone as a dynamic connective tissue.

🔗 Learn more: https://scco.ac/pathway/module-6-living-breathing-bone/

Today is World Spine Day. In England, 34% of adults live with chronic pain - many from back pain.

We must reduce long waits for specialist treatment and ensure MSK patients have access to multi-disciplinary MSK professionals delivering integrated, high-quality care to tackle chronic pain effectively.

14/10/2025

📍 New Venue: Churchdown Osteopaths

We’re delighted to bring the M1: Foundation Course to Churchdown Osteopaths, a welcoming setting ideal for learning the cranial approach to osteopathy.

This 2-day course is designed for new and early-career osteopaths who want to build confidence and clarity in the cranial approach. With a strong emphasis on hands-on practice and supportive, close supervision, it's a great way to start your SCCO journey.

🗓️ Next date: 31 January–1 February 2026
🔗 Book your place here: https://scco.ac/pathway/module-1-foundation-course/

01/10/2025

✨Celebrating the future of osteopathy! ✨

We’re proud to be sponsoring the Rising Star Award at the upcoming Institute of Osteopathy's Convention, a category that recognises emerging talent nominated by osteopathic colleges and universities across the UK.

This award reflects our belief in supporting those at the beginning of their professional journey, whose potential will shape the future of osteopathy.

We’re excited to meet the nominees and to celebrate the passion and promise they bring to the profession.

Who will be the Rising Stars of 2025?

Nominated by their colleges, the recipients will be awarded at this year's Drinks Reception on 22 November. This award recognises those at the very start of their careers who have demonstrated a commitment to their study of osteopathy and an aspiration to continue developing the profession.

Sponsoring this year's Rising Star Award is Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy Ltd. SCCO is a charitable organisation offering postgraduate courses in osteopathy in the cranial field in the UK and Europe.

26/09/2025

🌟 What to Expect from The Voice Course 🌟

You can expect hands-on learning, deep inspiration, and the freedom of vocal expression.

Through breath, body, and sound, you’ll explore the full potential of the voice in a supportive, experiential setting.

✅ OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED OSTEOPATHS

📆 23-25 January 2026
📌 Subscription Rooms, Stroud

👉 Book your place here: https://scco.ac/short-courses/the-voice/

25/09/2025

👋 Meet Ashley Stafford, our Course Leader for “The Voice”

Ashley brings a rare blend of expertise to this course:

✨ Over 35 years of teaching voice and singing
🎶 A professional music career spanning Westminster Abbey, the Tallis Scholars, and the Royal College of Music
👐 A practicing osteopath trained in the principles of A. T. Still, with a passion for integrating voice and bodywork

From international concert halls to osteopathic clinics, Ashley’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to helping others find freedom and expression through voice, breath, and movement.

Join him for a course that’s as inspiring as it is practical.

👉 Book your place here: https://scco.ac/short-courses/the-voice/

📆 23-25 January 2026
📌 Subscription Rooms, Stroud

24/09/2025

🗣️ What students said about our previous Voice course with Ashley Stafford…

✨ “It went beyond my expectations, it was fascinating and such good fun. Such a broad application of osteopathy.”
💬 “The shifts in sound that occurred with the exercises were immediate. The overall effect was to actually make you feel open and comfortable.”
🎶 “Ashley was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A great teacher with his own ideas. Totally osteopathic."

To experience this for yourself, join us and discover the power of voice, breath, and bodywork in a truly osteopathic context.

📆 23-25 January 2026
📌 Subscription Rooms, Stroud

👉 Book your place now: https://scco.ac/short-courses/the-voice/

23/09/2025

🔑 Unlock the hidden potential of The Voice!

The Voice is more than sound, it’s influenced by an extensive network of body-wide connections.

In this experiential course, discover how “The Voice” can help connect body, breath, and emotion.

✅ OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED OSTEOPATHS

📆 23-25 January 2026
📌 Subscription Rooms, Stroud

👉 Book your place here: https://scco.ac/short-courses/the-voice/

19/09/2025

🌟 Transform Your Practice with "Osteopathy in the Cranial Field" 🌟

Are you ready for a course that goes beyond technique and touches the heart of osteopathy?

📍 Now held at a new venue near London, making it even easier to access this transformative learning experience.

Here’s what past students have said:

💬 “The M2 course was life-changing. It really helped with my self-belief and confidence as an osteopath.”

💬 “An amazing learning experience that challenged me and helped me grow as both an osteopath and person!”

💬 “The course really exceeded my expectations, I was surprised by the clarity, quality and depth of the teaching and especially the space and supportive learning environment that was created by the faculty”

Join a learning experience that nurtures both your hands and your heart.

📅 11–15 March 2026, Wokingham.
👉 https://scco.ac/product/260311-m2-osteopathy-in-the-cranial-field/
✅ Book your place now and take the next step in your osteopathic journey.

12/09/2025

🗣️ Discover the Power of Voice Through Osteopathy!

Join us for The Voice – a unique 2½-day course blending osteopathic principles with breath, sound, and bodywork.
Led by Ashley Stafford, an experienced singer and osteopath, this experiential journey explores the deep connections between vocal expression and the body’s structure.

📍 Stroud Subscription Rooms, UK
📅 23–25 January 2026

Whatever your osteopathic experience, this course is open to all qualified osteopaths.

👉 Learn more & book your place
https://scco.ac/short-courses/the-voice/

04/08/2025

🧠 Thinking about adding cranial skills to your practice?
Our Foundation Course offers a practical introduction to osteopathy in the cranial field and starts your journey along this fascinating and rewarding pathway.

Designed for qualified osteopaths ready to expand their osteopathic scope, this weekend course delivers clinical insight, gentle hands-on techniques, and a deeper understanding of how cranial work can integrate into your current approach.

Here’s what recent attendees had to say:

"I can't fault any of it. It's been the most fulfilling and enjoyable course I can remember attending."
"I thought the whole course was great. A good mix between theory and practice."

Whether you’re curious or committed, this is your gateway into cranial osteopathy.

🗓️ 30 – 31 Aug
📍 LSO, London
🔗 Find out more & book your place:
https://scco.ac/product/250830-foundation-course/

28/07/2025

🎓 Just graduated? Here's your next step.
Starting out as a new osteopath can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Our Foundation Course is designed to bridge the gap between graduation and your osteopathic journey in the cranial approach.

In just one weekend, you’ll gain hands-on experience, deepen your understanding of osteopathy in the cranial field, and build confidence.

Here’s what past attendees said:

"Starting my journey to do cranial osteopathy was what I enjoyed most which I have waited for throughout my undergraduate training which had limited content on cranial."
"I didn't expect to walk away feeling like I had achieved so much on a short course."

If you're looking to grow your confidence and feel begin your next chapter, join us.

🗓️ 30 – 31 August
📍 LSO, London
🔗 Find out more & book your place:
https://scco.ac/product/250830-foundation-course/

21/07/2025

📚 Wrapping up the academic year at the SCCO 🎓

As the academic year draws to a close, we want to thank all who have contributed to another successful year of study, teaching and professional development at the SCCO.

From foundational learning to advanced study, this year’s courses have reflected the shared commitment that define our community. Whether you joined us for a short course, furthered your paediatric studies, or continued your Pathway towards Fellowship, we hope the teaching has informed both your thinking and your clinical practice.

💬 "Mind blowing table tutoring, encouraging and enlightening." – 2024/25 student

Wishing everyone a restful summer. We look forward to welcoming many of you back in the autumn.