Some comments made by SHADES delegates:

  • Very helpful and easy to follow and understand. Would recomend. Fantastic. Christine S. IFA                      
  • This was the best training I have been on. liam G. IFA 
  • Very thorough training excellent insight into de-escalation techniques as well as safe handling. Good examples of case studies makes this a reality for our carers. Elizabeth H.Deputy Manager IFA 
  • All the information will help with my job as a foster carer. Lorraine R, LA carer 
  • I am much more aware about legislation,legal terms etc.understanding childrens behaviour and emotions. Antonia W. IFA
  • ‘Very worthwhile course. Should have been run much earlier on in the foster caring training programme.’  Elain B. – Local Authority Carer
  • ‘Excellent, practical, informative.  I really enjoyed this training, it was the best so far.’  Independent agency carer, Kent
  • ‘Fun and enjoyable, but I know the serious side of training.’  Steve K. – Ind. agency carer
  • ‘Particularly appreciated comments on being aware of issues around sexuality, learning difficulties etc.’  Andy H. – Social Worker
  • ‘I enjoyed the course and found it very interesting and informative.’  Marva B. – Local Authority Carer
  • ‘This course was brilliant, a course very worthwhile, anything anyone didn’t find clear, it was explained, so we could understand. A very interesting course.’  Jayne S – Ind. agency carer
  • ‘Raised awareness of many issues which I found valuable.’  Brenda R – Ind. agency carer
  • ‘Good to have the knowledge of safe-handling techniques.’  David H – Outreach Worker
  • ‘Excellent course, well presented, very interesting, informative and enjoyable.’  Angela C – Senior Manager
  • ‘I wish I had this knowledge seven years ago!’  Kris H – Ind agency carer
  • ‘A truly informative and pleasantly presented course.’  Gwen L – Local Authority Carer
  • ‘A very good course, most of the info received will be useful in my fostering career.’  Bernadette B. – Local Authority Carer
  • ‘Very good – good mixture of talking and participation.’  Jacqui C – Office Administrator
  • ‘I found it very interesting and it could help me in my fostering.’  Farzana M. – Local Authority Carer
  • ‘I found the de-escalation helpful as it makes you think about what it is you do and why, in order to diffuse a situation.’  Graham A. – Ind. agency carer