feedback
- “ I really enjoyed how Susan presented all the information very down to earth and understandable and I could relate to. ” Julie Baulch, Hertfordshire – February 2021
- “ The content was reflective of our community and practice. It was also about emotional wellbeing of children, parents and practitioners. To me it was like a sequel to my Solihull training. Fantastic! ” Florence Oyewumi, Hackney – October 2020
- “ 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
- “ Excellent course. Very interesting and useful. Presentation by Sue was inspiring and motivating. ” Participant, Scotland – May 2017
- “ Christina Enright was excellent at delivering the training. She was fully equipped with loads of knowledge, helpful prompts and great willingness to talk and answer questions. ” Vishali Patel, Hertfordshire – November 2016
- “ Our trainer, Sue, was terrific. She delivered an interesting, factual and relevant subject in a friendly and professional manner with humour and inclusion. Her subject knowledge was evident, broad and personally inspiring. ” Participant, London – April 2016
- “ Superb, a real treat. ” Participant, Nottinghamshire – February 2016
- “ Her presentation was full of wisdom and humour which kept everyone engaged throughout the session. ” Participant, Luton – January 2016
- “ Just great!!!! I thought it was fantastic- my own brain was a little tired by the end but in the best possible way! I found this so inspiring, I am passionate about helping young people and this has equipped me with more knowledge on how to positively contribute to not only their development within education but within their daily lives! Thank you, thank you :-) ” Louise Griffiths, Dudley – January 2016
- “ I felt the training was amazing and pitched well for early years educators ” Nicola George, Sandy Road Nursery – August 2015
- “ The trainer was absolutely brilliant in delivery, knowledge and approach ” Participant, Manchester – April 2015
- “ The trainer was amazing to listen to. ” Participant, Conwy – March 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
- “ The trainer had a wealth of experience and knowledge to share, she was dynamic from beginning to end through some very fast paced training. ” Participant, West Sussex – March 2015
- “ The trainer was very warm and friendly and encouraged the group to share the knowledge and expertise already held. She made us want to hear more! ” Helen Watson, Barnardo's UK – February 2015
- “ Thank you very much Kate! It was truely inspring! ” Participant, Cambridgeshire – February 2015
- “ I think the fact that the trainer was able to speak from her own experience greatly enhanced the training ” Participant, Monmouthshire – January 2015
- “ Brilliant presenter, could have listened all day. ” Lisa Ellis, East of England – December 2014
- “ I would recommend this to my colleagues. I enjoyed every minute and now feel empowered ” Participant, Stoke on Trent – November 2014
- “ We are starting baby groups up again and the new training has given me more confidence. ” Participant, Hertfordshire – January 2021
- “ Very enthusiastically delivered and upbeat considering the session was so long. Susan seems passionate and knowledgeable and it was very interesting. ” Kate Chorlton, Wiltshire – October 2020
- “ It was informative and very well presented , liked the videos and handouts , and group work ” Participant – November 2018
- “ I have done quite a lot of private study on attachment, this study day had a slightly different perspective and was an excellent revision/consolodation experience. ” Marlene Pinnock, Charford First School – January 2018
- “ Julie was an excellent trainer, and I would appreciate learning more from her vast array and depth of experience. She made scientific stuff really accessible. ” Participant – January 2017
- “ The training was excellent, delivered by trainers (Julie and Sue) who are clearly passionate about the content and not merely delivering it. ” Catherine Khan, Head teacher, Oakfield Community Primary School – September 2016
- “ Excellent, inspiring delivery. Thank you very much. ” Emma Goy, Southend-on-sea – March 2016
- “ The training has piqued my interest and I would be interested in gaining extended knowledge at a deeper level. ” Tina Froggatt, Walsall – January 2016
- “ Julie was very passionate and extremely well informed. ” Benita Handley, East Midlands – January 2016
- “ Absolutely loved it, found the trainer to be extremely knowledgeable with a fantastic style of teaching, thank you ” Alison Hutchinson – December 2015
- “ It was the best training i have ever been on! ” Heather Clark, Barnardo's – July 2015
- “ Excellent, very informative and interesting. ” Participant, Conwy – April 2015
- “ The presentation was very informative and the trainer was very knowledgeable her field of brain development. ” Janet Paterson, Conwy, North Wales – March 2015
- “ Jo McAndrew's enthusiasm made the course more enjoyable ” Juliet O'Carroll, Hertfordshire – March 2015
- “ Kate Cairns is a very inspirational lady with a lot of knowledge to share. ” Sara Jones, Cardiff – March 2015
- “ The training will benefit everyone who works with babies/children and teenagers. ” Baby Room Leader, Plymouth – February 2015
- “ A very enlightening course which made me consider many of the young people I come into contact with and how the approach taken with them can be adjusted. The course encourages practice reflection. ” Lisa Whitney, Luton – February 2015
- “ I found the speakers a real inspiration and made me feel really motivated to really make a difference. ” Joanne Brabrook, Luton – January 2015
- “ Neil Leitch's presentation was great at making the subject relevant to the impact this simple framework can have. ” Children's Centre Midwife, Luton – December 2014
- “ The trainer's knowledge shone through yet she made it very easy to understand. ” Gill Whalley, Sefton – October 2014
- “ It was an infomation packed day. It was delivered under challenging times and i thought very well. I enjoyed the virtual chat rooms. ” Louise Chant, Wiltshire – November 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
- “ I found this training very useful and very inspiring thank you! ” Participant, Lincolnshire – December 2017
- “ Jo McAndrews was brilliant at delivering the course. She knew what she was doing, she was very friendly and positive. Her passion for five to thrive really helped. I think every parent should attend this course. Everyone would benefit from this. ” Participant, South West – January 2017
- “ The course was excellent, can't think of any ways to improve ” Mandy Morrison, Gloucestershire County Council – April 2016
- “ I really, really enjoyed the training and I thought that the facilitator Janet was brilliant. She was approachable, enthusiastic, real and funny. She was very clear and clever with how she explained things that were complex. It was an excellent day, very useful for my work as a parenting worker forming a great basis for work with parents and highlighting what I already know to be the foundations but is often difficult to explain to others. Really liked the venue too, never had training there before and parking and amenities were great. ” Sophie Brown, Swindon – February 2016
- “ Loved every word... Julie Revels was an amazing trainer who got the points across in such a wonderful way Congratulations to her, and Thank you ” Lesley Dobson – January 2016
- “ I am Head of a primary school where we have several children who are encountering chaotic lives and sporadic parenting. It helps me look for ways to see how they understand the world and why they behave and react as they do. ” Participant, Sandwell – January 2016
- “ Very well presented and with a professional yet 'down to earth' approach. ” Participant, Scotland – August 2015
- “ The Five to Thrive approach is a very sensible, non-judgemental attempt to really reach out to those parents who need help the most. It would seem that it could be delivered in a very naturalistic and non-threatening way and could also greatly benefit those parents who themselves missed out on nurture in their early years. ” Jacqueline Lindsay, Renfrewshire – April 2015
- “ I thought the presentation was excellent and Kate was an inspirational speaker - thoroughly enjoyable ” Karen Highcock, Halton – March 2015
- “ Our trainer was quite inspiring and enthused, and very interesting to listen to. It helps if they already have background knowledge of your field of work and she did. ” Michelle Higgs, Northamptonshire – March 2015
- “ Jo was an excellent trainer, very knowledgeable. she made everyone feel at ease. ” Ginny Casey, Barnardo's UK – 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
- “ This course was very interesting and knowledgable kate who delivered the content of the training was inspiring and very easy to listen to and learn from. ” Lisa Mckinlay, Glasgow – February 2015
- “ One of the best training courses, if not the best, I have attended in years in terms of content, pace and appropriate breaks. ” Liz Tucker, Swansea – February 2015
- “ Truly inspiring! ” Participant, Hertfordshire – January 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
- “ Jo McAndrews was a fantastic trainer, her enthusiasm about the subject came across in her passionate delivery. She made the course interesting and was brilliant in answering the very broad questions from an array of professionals. ” Michelle Chapman, Deputy Creche Manager, Happy Days Playroom – October 2014