"[The training] made me rethink my professional role as well as my personal role as a parent. I will be doing lots of followup with the team to ensure all staff are trained appropriately and have the confidence to do something."

Tracy RT, Assistant Principal

15th October 2020/No comment

I have a greater understanding of how to treat matters with sensitivity and empathy.

M. Dabo, Kingsdale, Southwark

28th January 2020/No comment

My practice has been put to the test and I have expanded my knowledge 100% surrounding safeguarding. I feel that I am now confident with understanding the steps to take. It [DSL training] has been a thoroughly engaging experience and I look forward to continuing my development.

E. Ferguson, Kingsdale, Southwark

28th January 2020/No comment

The training was a masterpiece, could you kindly pass my thanks to Catherine and Dimitrios, they are knowledgeable and excellent facilitators, I thoroughly enjoyed the training which helped me fill in some gaps in my knowledge.

Benson Chinenzura, Student Services Manager Careers Lead at West London College

8th January 2020/No comment

I feel that the different strands of learning and experience I have are more consolidated. I feel more able to challenge and less afraid of doing so. I’ve noticed the things I was worrying about were justified and I feel more equipped to deal with them. I’m collaborating more. I’m sharing and wondering more. I feel more competent. I feel more able to step into my authority and be an integral part of a team around the child, rather than a nice addition as a therapist. I’m hopeful that YF [Young Futures] will continue to progress towards a robust model that not only safeguards young people and their babies but anchors staff and helps them to feel safe too. I feel like safeguarding is an ongoing ever-evolving process that is fallible as it involves humans, and humans are prone to skew and drift and over-identify and the rest. As long as we communicate and share and collaborate and think together, however, we should be ok. I’ve learnt to be kind to myself and others, every story is connected, for where are we without professional love in this work? Relationships are at the ❤️ of everything.

Kelly Jordan, Lead Dramatherapist at Young Futures

8th January 2020/No comment

I have lost count of the really poor, unrelatable training I have attended over the years and the thought of 2 days DSL training did not at first fill me with inspiration, but your approach, the course and the other delegates made for as really enjoyable few days. I felt as though I learned a great amount, met some good folks and was taught in an inclusive fashion, rather than being talked to, or at!

Jamie Purser

16th December 2019/No comment

A very interactive course [refresher training] with lots of learning and outcomes. Safeguarding training can sometimes be long and boring but this was very factual and informative.

Sharon Mackie

2nd September 2019/No comment

"All of the course was so beneficial! Such clear and well delivered content. The walking through [the] documents and scenarios was really helpful."

E. Wilson, Head of Centre, Ann Tayler Children's Centre

7th November 2018/No comment

"This course offered us fresh insights into safeguarding children and their families management, which has challenged and motivated me to reflect upon and think more critically about what it means to safeguard others."

Philip Mills, Young Cares Manager

18th October 2017/No comment

"Catherine and John provided a detailed, informative and engaging course in a positive and stimulating manner."

Robbie Devlin, Deputy Head teacher/SENCO, Alexandra Infant School

10th June 2016/No comment

"Big thanks to John and Catherine. A hugely difficult and complex subject illuminated with clarity, intelligence and thank goodness some humour too... p.s. the food was also lovely!"

Ian Pressland, London Chamber Orchestra

7th March 2016/No comment

"Very concise, clear delivery - enjoyed the non-dramatic approach, no scaremongering stories. Very professional and thought provoking"

Ann Bernadt, Nursery Teacher, Nell Gwynn Nursery School

4th February 2016/No comment

"I have learnt far more than I thought I would. It has made me evaluate my management skills. I loved the networking. I have learnt a lot about safeguarding from others’ perspectives."

Sarah Mackinnon, Nursery School Classroom Manager

18th January 2016/No comment

"[The CR&A course] offered us fresh insights into safeguarding children and their families management, which has challenged and motivated me to reflect upon and think more critically about what it means to safeguard others."

Philip Mills, Young Cares Manager

18th January 2016/No comment

"You should come on [CR&A's] courses because, personally I was able to grow in confidence, knowledge, self-belief in what I am doing is ok, and if in doubt there is always someone to go to for advice. Four really enjoyable days looking at the serious issue of safeguarding."

Kelly Holmes, Pre-school Manager

18th January 2016/No comment

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