"I honestly don’t think that there is anything we could change. Faith (the trainer nurse) was fantastic, very authoritative and knowledgeable – given that she was talking to an audience that also worked with newborns. Our nurses walked away with a new confidence, and were really pleased about doing this course with you."
Ali & Laura, The Babyworks, Jan 2010
“Katie focused on the practical aspects and helped us build confidence through practice. She was realistic about what we might remember and forget and told us what we do even if we have forgotten such as remaining calm! She was excellent and engaged the group very well, even with crying babies in the room.”
Cassie Degnan, Basic Life Support, January 2010
“It was informative, concise and fun!”
Amy Ransom, Basic Life Support, January 2010
“Excellent clear training. The trainer clearly new his stuff.”
Marly Didizian & Alex Rice, December 2009
“The instructions were very clear and the course was exactly the one I was looking for.”
Anija Pillai, Barclays Capital, December 2009
“Great to have a practicing nurse who can give real examples.”
Ashley Branch, Barclays Capital, December 2009
“The demonstrations were very good and so was the overall pace. Jenny’s [the trainer] observations were very useful and helpful – they made the concepts feel more real.”
Hannah Adams, December 2009
“I appreciate just knowing Basic Life Support now and techniques to use when a child is choking – especially as I am expecting a child!”
Jaspreet Bains, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Nov 2009
“The 3-step approach was great – instruct, talk through and then practice.”
Evangelos Demetriou, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Nov 2009
“We had the chance to ask questions and I learned a lot of new information.”
Alanna Creighton, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, November 2009
“Was better than my own expectations. It wasn't long and boring as I had thought and I felt comfortable with the trainer and other students.”
Rebecca Stone, Gymboree, November 2009
“A lot of our group was very impressed with the choking advice and the class size was very ideal.”
Claire Brady, November 2009
"It was fantastic. We all really enjoyed it and found it very informative, easy to follow and fun too! We are going to try and arrange another one for all our husbands....will definitely spread the word, as I think its a bit of a must actually."
Abi Reiss, November 2009
"It was exactly the right amount of information we had hoped to cover. Diana [the trainer] gave very good examples and stories that not only helped in keeping the class interesting, but it will significantly help in remembering the information."
Sarah Harrison, October 2009
"Tailored to the ages of our babies with lots of opportunity for practice."
Charlotte Glen, October 2009
"Your service is well worth the money and good value. Gave us just what we needed. From my initial web enquiry through to the class a superb service. Thank you."
James Crossley, Essex, November 2009
‘Exceptional - The class was thorough, well expolained and even enjoyable! Jane’s (the trainer) ability to convey a lot of information clearly and concisely was particularly appreciated. She instilled confidence in all of us’. Martha Willoughby, North London, September 2009
‘I appreciated that the description of choking was really helpful – how to identify it and how to deal with it.’
Andy Warner Lacey, September 2009
“Provides confidence to do something should the situation ever arise.”
Richard Hill, September 2009
“I have always been interested in taking a First Aid type of class for kids and I feel that I learned the basics as well as gained confidence.”
Masako Kohari Trench, September 2009
“I liked having an experienced trainer telling us what every parent should know.”
James Beecher, September 2009
“I really appreciated the explanations of not only how, but why.”
Rita Klissas, August 2009
“The class exceeded my expectations. The trainer was very professional and explained everything very clearly.”
Natalia Davydova, August 2009
“We particularly enjoyed Kate’s knowledgeable yet informal approach with relevant anecdotes and examples.”
Diana German, August 8th, 2009
"The class exceeded my expectations, the trainer’s knowledge and breadth of understanding was considerable and gave us much confidence."
Liz Bean, August 2009
“It really was so good to be just a group of friends in a comfortable environment.”
Francesca Leaver, Surrey, August 2009
“The three stage teaching process since repetition is a good way of memorising or helping one to remember how to do something.”
Helena DeBeau, July 2009
“Excellent class…covered all I expected and more!”
Deanna Reilly, July 2009
“The class covered everything we expected it to. With practical experience, it was hugely valuable”
“I had high expectations and they were met, Thank you. Straight forward, practical advice”
Andy & Frances Warner-Lacey, July 2009
“Our trainer provided so many additional tips that were not part of the standard curriculum which I found amazingly simple and useful.”
Michelle McDonald, July 2009
“Katie was very approachable, explained clearly, answered questions readily and used good, relevant examples from the real world.”
Mille Cycon, July 2009
“As expected – practical, informative and fun. Our trainer talked to us, not at us and gave us examples from not only her work but also her experience as a mother.”
Caroline Squire, June 2009
“Concise and easy to remember. Our trainer answered our questions very well – no question was a stupid question.”
Michelle Luxton, June 2009
“Information delivered at the right speed and in the right amount.”
Jonathan Norris, Barclays Wealth, June 2009
“This class has given me the confidence to know I can help in an emergency situation.”
Rupal Patel, Barclays Wealth, May 2009
“The fact our trainer was a mum and worked in A&E, she had a straight forward way of explaining everything – we all agreed she was excellent.”
Michelle Passingham, June 2009
“Our trainer was very friendly and approachable – made everything very straight forward and easy to understand. The class exceeded our expectations. I don’t think it could be improved."
Leonie, May 2009
"We all enjoyed the class and thought Jenny was engaging, clear and concise. We would all take another class and refer friends to the Parent Company."
Amy, May 2009
"Natasha (our trainer) made us all feel we could cope with an emergency without panicking."
Anne Pritam, May 2009
"Kelly (the trainer nurse) was fantastic – I am seriously grateful to you for sending her down to us. She couldn’t have been sweeter or taken more trouble."
Leonie, May 2009
"Extremely useful and made me feel a lot more knowledgeable about what to look for and do also when to consider further intervention. Dispelled many urban myths. Excellent!"
Claire Butler, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, March 2009
"The whole thing was organised well from the off – our trainer was great – very knowledgeable, experienced and sympathetic. The class posters were very well laid out and invaluable. Thank you." Madeleine Papadopolous, London SE24
"My trainer taught a course on basic life support to a group of five mums and one dad in West Hampstead this morning. She was clear, careful to ensure that everyone took part and understood the details (even me despite the fact that I kept bobbing out to attend to my weepy daughter) and friendly and patient. I thought that she was a very good trainer and that the content was well thought through and well presented. I would be happy to recommend it to other novice parents." Lesley Smith, June 2007
"Excellent – took us from ignorant and worried parents to feeling like we had the confidence to deal with a crisis." Jim Egan, London SE3
"Exceeded my expectations. Information was clear and concise. Chance to practice without feeling pressured or scrutinised. Helpful feedback given too"Jennie Bell, Slough
"It was all very clear and simple and covered a wide variety of things. I felt very empowered"Diana Brett, London SW6
The small group size made it easy to listen and ask questions” Kate Holligan, London SW13 Barnes
"Our trainer was great. I find the whole concept of ever having to use these techniques really frightening but she made me feel confident in myself." Charis Clevely, Twickenham
"Anecdotes (from Accident and Emergency) helped to crystallise the information received." Fiona Goldberg, Simmons and Simmons
"Flexibility in holding a course at home with others we knew." Sara Bellamy, Twickenham
"Useful that our trainer was an Emergency Nurse so he was able to incorporate real life situations too – interesting." Jane Standen, East Sussex
"It was well structured, explanations were simple and importantly made easy to remember. Relaxed, informal, yet serious style was appreciated." Philippa Craddock, London SW18
"The fact that the teacher was an experienced nurse was pitched just right – not condescending or assuming we knew everything." Claire Ward-Dutton, London TW7
"The comments from all the participants were positive. One lady had done two previous first aid courses and said that this was by far the best. I would highly recommend the course to anyone interested in saving/helping to save a child’s life – well worth the price!" Alex Bogoni, Kingston
"The wall chart in particular is excellent. Easy to follow and hopefully would prompt should we ever need to put into practice what we have heard." Anna Morrison, Goldman Sachs
"Simple things to do when an accident/illness happens rather than a big long list of what to do." Jacqueline Carter, Goldman Sachs
"Great teacher - precise and clear with a touch of humour." Lisa Missah, Goldman Sachs
"Enthusiasm of the tutor. Lots of useful tips about real life things that can and do happen. Positive reinforcement left me feeling I could do this in an emergency situation." Michelle Smith, Goldman Sachs
"I think companies would gain a lot if employees attend various types of First Aid courses as they provide a good confidence booster in case of need." Marta Eaton, Deutsche bank
"Small class size resulted in good interaction and ample opportunity for “hands-on” experience." Andrew Harris, Deutsche bank
"Exceeded my expectations. Excellent delivery in a professional clear manner, but not too dry – humorous in places." Stewart Brown, Deutsche bank
"Providing this course at the workplace is extremely convenient for us working parents." Carolyn Squirrell, Deutsche bank
"Flipchart was very clear and concise – a good aid. Size of class meant a much better chance to take in the lesson and more time to practice so all of us who had done other courses felt we retained everything much better in this one." Caroline Cosgrove, North London
"The class exceeded expectations and suited both expectant mothers and mothers of young children." Amelia Brooks, London W12
"We appreciated the fact that our trainer had direct experience with the health service and gave us feed back on the procedures that the health service would perform. Also gave us confidence in how up to date her skills are." Patty Charles London SW7
"Easy to follow flipcharts: well organised format: practice what we learned with real life scenarios." Susan Gibson London W11
"It was good to hear some real life stories at is made it more real. The chart is great now to be able to refer to it and we didn’t have to take notes." Catherine Bremner, Cobham Surrey
"One of the best things that we have ever done. Our teacher was nice, helpful and patient. So worthwhile." Natalie Blackshaw, Bromley. Class taken Dec 2007
"I have been very pleased with both courses. In particular, it is very reassuring to have the course given by a medical professional who knows more than just the course content and is happy to answer our anxious questions." Clare Hobro, SW1. Classes taken Jan 2008
First Aid Courses for Parents of Babies and Children
