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- “ Really interesting content, clearly and expertly delivered with perfect balance of group delivery and break out rooms, well done and thank you! ” Participant, BCP – December 2020
- “ It was great training - really useful and refreshing to have training which we can apply directly to practice rather than just delivering knowledge. Thank you so much Kate! ” Katie Mills, Social Worker, Northumberland County Council – February 2019
- “ It was informative and very well presented , liked the videos and handouts , and group work ” Participant – November 2018
- “ Superbly relevant and useful and underpins my whole teaching ethos. ” Teacher, Worcestershire – September 2018
- “ Everyone who works with or looks after young people should attend ” Nicola Barson, Aberaeron Comprehensive School – May 2018
- “ Brian was fantastic and it was inspiring to hear of his real-life experiences. Thank you ” Sarah Sivers – November 2017
- “ I absolutely loved the training. It is so relevant to my post supporting vulnerable young people. It inspired me to go and research more around neurological research and latest thinking around attachment theories. I am keen to learn more ways to offer successful support. Thank you. ” Participant, Halton – March 2015
- “ Kate Cairns is a very inspirational lady with a lot of knowledge to share. ” Sara Jones, Cardiff – March 2015
- “ I enjoyed this course very much, I have recommended this course becomes mandatory for all Newport foster carers ” Helen Williams, Monmouthshire – January 2015
- “ I would recommend this to my colleagues. I enjoyed every minute and now feel empowered ” Participant, Stoke on Trent – November 2014
- “ I manage a contact centre, and found this information so very relevant to the work we do with children from separated familes. ” Helen Evans, Yorkshire and Humberside – May 2014
- “ A course that would be excellent for all foster carers and social work staff. ” Michelle Dennis, Kent County Council – November 2013
- “ KCA provides excellent training on child development that offers a blend of practical experience and theory. ” Maura Daly, Circle Scotland – October 2013
- “ The training is supported by research, and offers carers some excellent insights, plus techniques for them to use. ” Senior Practitioner, Kent – September 2013
- “ Enjoyed the content and always learn something new with KCA ” Foster carer, Kent – September 2013
- “ Fantastic, inspiring course that is so relevant to everyday working (and personal) practice... A wonderful speaker who brought research to life in such a real-life way. ” Participant, Angus – March 2013
- “ A well-balanced delivery of easily digestible information delivered in a way that was never boring, held my attention completely and left me very thoughtful. ” Lorna Finch, London – March 2013
- “ Marching with the young person is a brilliant idea: one-to-one, non-threatening and using both sides of the brain together. ” Derek Down, Kent – February 2013
- “ It was well-structured, comprehensive and engaging, not too simplistic but relevant. ” Participant, Somerset – December 2012
- “ Well organised and professional. ” Yeukai Chingwena, Wolverhampton City Council – September 2012
- “ A true expert, it was a real privilege to be part of the session. ” Participant, BCP – December 2020
- “ Really useful and the resources have been great also as we have been able to share this within the team. ” Katie Mills, Social Worker, Northumberland County Council – February 2019
- “ It was informative and very well presented , liked the videos and handouts , and group work ” Participant – November 2018
- “ Fantastic course. Well delivered. ” Participant, Worcestershire – September 2018
- “ Tom Pyne was inspirational throughout the course. The use of first hand experiences helped to put knowledge into practical situations. An enjoyable and informative day. ” Participant, Leicester – April 2018
- “ Excellent, inspiring delivery. Thank you very much. ” Emma Goy, Southend-on-sea – March 2016
- “ The training was fantastic and the facilitator inspirational and knowledgeable - I think the training should be compulsory for all those working with children. ” Social worker, Cardiff – March 2015
- “ I really enjoyed the course its helped within my role as a foster carer and the challenges we are currently experiencing. Also as a children centre volunteer i have been already thinking of ways to use the tool kit. ” Anna Machnik, Foster Carer and Children's Centre Volunteer, Stoke on Trent City Council – February 2015
- “ Very good course; insightful and relevant to my role as a social worker. ” Social Worker, Hertfordshire – December 2014
- “ The course reinforced good practice with a really empowering facilitator, good to be able to use colourful, clear up-to-date information to share and discuss with families ” Participant, Swindon – July 2014
- “ Once again, this was first-class training ” Angela Singh, Wales – April 2014
- “ Really enjoyed all of the training provided... it was pitched at a level that could be easily understood and the content could be easily put into practice. ” Participant, Scotland – November 2013
- “ KCA are some of the most knowledgeable in the field, especially around trauma. ” Training Manager, IFP, Yorkshire – October 2013
- “ Have already told other carers to get on this course. I found it one of the best. ” Debbie Mead, Foster carer, Kent – September 2013
- “ Loved the content and the opportunity to continue reinforcing learning through e-learning. ” Lindsey Sayer, Kent – July 2013
- “ The handouts and access to e-learning module and further reading is brilliant. ” Participant, Angus – March 2013
- “ Excellent, practical and helpful. ” Fran Fonseca, London – March 2013
- “ The case studies were very interesting and useful. Specific language to use will be a great help in my one-to-one work. ” Lydia Langsdale, Derby – February 2013
- “ This is an essential course for every foster carer, adopter and social worker. I thought I knew quite a bit about this subject but I learnt lots from the content and the way it was delivered. ” Maureen Farren, Training Manager, Derby City Council – October 2012
- “ A joyful learning experience. ” Kay Down, Foster carer, Kent – July 2012
- “ Very informative and valuable. Should be made compulsory for all professions who work with CYP. ” Participant, Wiltshire – December 2020
- “ The trainer really knew her stuff and was able to tailor the sessions to the questions and needs of the group ” Tonia Vincent, Children's Centre, Leicester – January 2019
- “ Sue was lovely and open. She knew what she was doing and did it well. ” Family support, Southport – September 2018
- “ Tom kept me engaged all day ” Maureen Burrell, Chadsgrove School – September 2018
- “ Fantastic ” Participant – February 2018
- “ I was not expecting such a great day! ” Sharon James, Debryshire – April 2015
- “ Thoroughly superb trainer. Will look out for her in the future. I have come away with a desire to learn more and will be purchasing resources to do so. ” Tracey Rudderham, Cambridgeshire – March 2015
- “ I found this course to be one of the best I have attended. It was so relevant to my work as a Family Worker supporting children and their families who are accessing education within a behaviour provision. ” Participant, Luton – February 2015
- “ This was one of the most informative, well presented training courses I have attended. The delivery and knowledge of the trainer was excellent. ” Mandy Dungey, Hemel Hempstead – December 2014
- “ This was excellent training. Janet was so current with up to date research on tap, and the relaxed method was pitched perfectly... I look forward to using this in practice on a daily basis ” Participant, Swindon – July 2014
- “ An inspiring speaker full of knowledge and her own experiences in this field. Many areas were deeply moving yet she filled you with hope for what could be achieved with the correct support. ” Participant, Bath – March 2014
- “ 10 out of 10 - Very inspiring to learn more ” Zarron Phillips, Dorset – November 2013
- “ I can honestly say that Kate's delivery on Safe Spaces: Nurturing Communities made it one of the best and most informative courses I have ever attended. ” Training Manager – September 2013
- “ Amazingly interesting. Totally kept my interest. I learnt loads. ” Foster carer, Kent – September 2013
- “ Quite complex theoretical ideas were brought to life with such grounded knowledge, experiences and case stories. ” Anna Roberts, Thurrock – April 2013
- “ I found [the trainer] very interesting to listen to and was encouraged by her case studies. ” Participant, Thurrock – March 2013
- “ This conference has stimulated a huge amount of professional dialogue with colleagues and will reshape my work with practitioners, parents and carers. ” Participant, Leicester – February 2013
- “ She was very passionate about what she spoke about and... had quite a relaxed and approachable feel. ” Participant, Leicester – January 2013
- “ I really enjoyed the approach... knowledgeable, professional and inclusive. ” Samantha Parrott, Milton Keynes – October 2012
- “ The best training that I have been on. It was relevant to my current role and got me thinking about my practice and how I can improve it and best support foster carers who care for children and young people with complex needs. ” Social worker, Salford – July 2012