Cares Fostering, Newton Aycliffe - 13th June 2013 Safer Internet Awareness Training Very good training covering all the relevent facts Great training which has made me more aware of the issues and will help me be better prepared The Cares Group Foster Cares, Manchester - 6th June 2013 Advanced Safer Internet Training The Instructor has a very good knowledge of the subject and delivered it really well Very good Loved It Excellent Course - Glad we Came Futures for Children, Chester-le-Street - 5th June 2013 Advanced Safer Internet Training An in depth insight into the aspects of the Internet great trainer. Thanks All the training was good and will help me in my role as a Foster Carer Orange Grove, Stoke - 4th June 2013 Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Excellent training that highlights the current issues Trainer was very well informed and had good presenting skills Oasis Fostering, Bury - 21st May 2013 Drugs Awareness As supervising social workers it has provided a good understanding which we can utilize when supporting carers Quality Fostering, Kenilworth - 20th May 2013 Safer Internet Training Correct level for me, able to follow and understand The videos were great to see different roles Excellent presenter Foster Carers, Durham - 16th May 2013 Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Very informative, the trainer was very knowledgeable and talked in a very sensitive way A very useful day, I feel really more confident in this area now Good instructor interesting topic Fostering Outcomes N.E. - 15th May 2013 Domestic Abuse Awareness Training Better knowledge and awareness Much greater insight into the implications of domestic abuse and the support available The impact on children cannot be over emphasised Swiis Fostering, Darlington - 9th May 2013 Safer Internet Training All of the training was relevent to my role it was informative and really well presented I learnt a lot from this training. I will take it away with me to share with all my family Orange Grove Fostercare - 9th May 2013 Sexual Abuse and Grooming All very interesting Created knowledge and awareness Excellent content and presentations Orange Grove Fostercare - 8th May 2013 Child Explotation and Trafficking The training gave me a great insight into what is happening and will help me in my role as a Foster Carer. Very good The training was all very relevent It also helped me understand the experiences I went through looking after a trafficked Foster child. The training was excellent and should be given to all Foster Carers. Blue Sky Fostering, Romsey - 11th April 2013 Safer Internet Awareness Training It kept me on the edge of my seat Orange Grove Fostercare, South London & Kent - 10rd April 2013 Safer Internet Awareness Training It gives me confidence to discuss Internet Safety with young people Swiis Foster Care, Newcastle - 3rd April 2013 Safer Internet Awareness Training for Children It was really good I enjoyed it Harry is a good teacher who I learned from and I loved it. Thank you I enjoyed it. It gives you information on how to use the internet properly and keep you safe Really good it will help me. I will be downloading CEOP so it will help me Orange Grove Fostercare, Stoney Stratford - 26th March 2013 Safer Internet Awareness Training All of the subjects dealt with were very good Sexting - something I hadn't considered Blue Sky Fostering, Bristol - 20th March 2013 Safer Internet Awareness Training The whole training was very good especially the cyber bullying part The trainer delivered an in depth understanding of all the aspects of internet safety which I really enjoyed Blue Sky Fostering, Southampton - 19th March 2013 DST Drug Awareness Training A great presentation with good group work and an amazing trainer The knowledge of the trainer and the discussion generated with the group was brilliant Real Fostering, Bromsgrove - 13th March 2013 Safer Internet Training I enjoyed every aspect of the training All the content and training very relevent to my role I really enjoyed the training which was well delivered and easy to understand Five Rivers Foster Care, Salisbury - 12th March 2013 Safer Internet Training I found the whole presentation very relevent, realistic and powerful I enjoyed everything It was excellent TACT Fostering, Leeds - 4th March 2013 Safer Internet Training for Carers Brian was very friendly and led the course at our pace Very educational This should help a lot with the foster children we have Fostering Options, Milton Keynes - 26th February 2013 Safer Internet Training for Carers Well presented, professional approach, knowledgeable Very valuable information It was something that every parent/carer needs Action for Children - 22nd February 2013 Safer Internet Training Children and Carers All of the programmes where very useful Very good training, enjoyed this course Everyone can learn all carers and kids of all ages should attend Orange Grove Fostercare - 21st February 2013 Drugs Awareness Children and Carers Very good course Very useful learning about the symptoms of drugs you take Blue Sky Fostering - 20th February 2013 Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking A very interesting and useful course that pulls together the widespread concerns Clear information – Plenty of discussions Orange Grove Fostercare - 19th February 2013 Safer Internet Training Very good course All of the course is useful Capstone Vision Fostering - 19th February 2013 Safer Internet Training Very Relevant to Foster Carers Good knowledge and awareness Orange Grove, Staffordshire - 18th February 2013 Training for Internet Safety for Carers and Children I just wanted to pass on the positive feedback we had from the internet safety training that was coordinated for our young people. We have also had really good feedback from carers/parents of the young people who attended and two of the young people have been visiting the CEOP website regularly with the carers. Fostering Outcomes, Wales - 12th February 2013 Internet Training for Carers and Children Worked well for both younger and older audience I feel more prepared to discuss the risks Very well presented Would you please pass on my thanks to Brian again for the excellent training this week. We do all love working with you as an agency! All our carers and young people again are very impressed – not only by his knowledge but his ease of communicating this information. Swiis Foster Care, Darlington - 7th February 2013 Internet Awareness All very interesting, good helpful information Very well presented and delivered course Provided valuable information and an insight into internet safety Internet Awareness Fosterplus, Bicester - 31st January 2013 The footage used was very powerful Very good, education for myself and about passing it on to those in my care Sexual Abuse and Grooming TACT, Pontypridd - 29th January 2013 Great meeting professionals who actually know about this area The course was very relevant and very informative Sexual Abuse and Grooming TACT, Neath - 28th January 2013 Fantastic course, very interesting and informative Very interesting course – eye opener Five Rivers Foster Care, Teeside - 28th January 2013 Safer Internet Taster Session The training made me aware of how to keep children safe using the internet and how to use the report abuse button. All the training that was on this course was useful. I enjoyed all this training. Every bit of information discussed today was so informative. Swiis Foster Care, Darlington - 22nd January 2013 DST Drug Awareness Training Incredibly informative, excellent resources to see what the drugs looked like Very interesting, informative and well presented All very good, knowledgeable trainer, good resources Royal Navy Police - 14th-16th January 2013 Review Officers Course An excellent course run by two very knowledgeable, professional instructors Overall very enjoyable and highly recommended TACT Fostering, Pontypridd - 10th January 2013 DST Drug Awareness Training A very good course which covered all aspects of drug and substance abuse The training has given me a better understaning of what and how drugs effects our young people TACT Fostering, Neath - 9th January 2013 DST Drug Awareness Training Excellent Course - excellent facilitator A very interesting course, competent and clear presentation It was excellent to have evidence to see. A great course for Carers Blue Sky Fostering Shoreham, Sussex - 8th January 2013 DST Drug Awareness Training An excellent training session Extremely Informative with excellent use of visuals. Very informative and clearly explained by a trainer who knew what he was talking about. Blue Sky Fostering, Hampshire - 7th January 2013 Safer Internet Awareness Training for Carers I would recommend this training very highly a must for Carers The training was excellent and delivered a brilliant manner thank you Safehouses, Oldham - 6th December 2012 Drugs Very useful learnt loads and good awareness All areas were excellent Teeside - 5th December 2012 Internet FCA All informative and useful Told in an easy way so all could understand Cumberland Football Association, Cockermouth - 26th September 2012 Safer Internet Awareness Training The training increased my awareness and highlighted the need for policies and vigilance at our club All of the training was very relevant to my role as a welfare officer it would be good to present it to the Parents Very good and extremly useful and relevent to my role as a welfare officer Futures for Children, Chester-le-Street - 26th September 2012 DST Presentation on the Criminal Justice System I now have more knowledge and understaning of the systems that I may encounter in my role This training has prepared me for my future role as a Foster Carer. Swiis Foster Care, Darlington - 25th September 2012 DST Child Prostitution and Trafficking Thought provoking and eye opening an excellent session from Brian All very informative and well presented Blue Sky Fostering Ringwood, Hampshire - 18th September 2012 Drug Awareness Training I found the whole course very informative and am sure it will be useful in the future The interaction during the training was great and certainly increased my knowledge Blue Sky Fostering, Shoreham - 17th September 2012 Safer Internet Awareness Training A very good and enjoyable course. Harry's Knowledge and expertise was brilliant Safer Internet Training Futures for Children Camberley, Surrey - 23rd August 2012 It was good fun but informing It was clear and broadened my understanding of internet safety It was so good loved it and I enjoyed it and it helped me so much By The Bridge Rugby and Essex - 20th and 21st August 2012 Safer Internet Training for Children I thought that it was good I learnt a lot about being safe It was good I learnt a lot about internet safety Really enjoyed it Fun Billiant and Cool Drug and Substance Misuse Training For Carers and Children, Chester-Le-Street - 8th August 2012 Excellent information given and well presented I thought it was really good It was excellent I really enjoyed it It was a great experience for the children and the adults to receive this training at the same time By The Bridge Foster Care Styal Cheshire - 1st August 2012 Safer Internet Awareness for Children Cool session Never give you personal details away Good information about how to stay safe The most important thing that I have learnt is dont give out personal information RAF Henlow - 26th July 2012 Review Officer Training I now have a much better understanding of the review process Thank you for sharing your experiences with us Great training very well presented. RAF Henlow RAF Police and RMP SIB - 23rd July 2012 Professional Standards Training An excellent course well presented by people with the relevant experience All the topics were very relevant to my role in PSD Futures for Chilrden, Chester-le-Street - 18th July 2012 Safer Internet Training The training has given us a better understanding of sites available to young people and how to keep them safe and educate them of the dangers. Northumberland FA Welfare Officers - 13th June 2012 Internet Safety Very Good training thought provoking and mind blowing Excellent Course The cyberbullying presentation was very relevant to my role Northumberland FA Welfare Officers - 11th June 2012 Internet Safety Great presentation all very useful The whole evening was informative I enjoyed all of it Very good presentation that made me much more aware Swiis Foster Care, Darlington - 7th June 2012 Drug and Substance Awareness Training for Children Good information and really fun Good info Good information help for the future Thank you Thanks good info Swiis Foster Care, Darlington - 7th June 2012 Drug and Substance Awareness Training for Children Good information and really fun Good info Good information help for the future Thank you Thanks good info Swiis Foster Care, Darlington - 7th June 2012 Internet Safety for Children It was good Good info well presented Found out stuff I didn't know. Really good information Fantastic Orange Grove Foster Care, Stony Stratford - 31st May 2012 Safer Internet Training Very good training raised my awareness Very good and powerful presentation Very Informative and enjoyable. Archway Care, Wisbech - 30th May 2012 Safer Internet Training Very good training It opened my eyes Very relevent training Orange Grove Foster Care, Shropshire - 29th May 2012 Safer Internet Training All relevant to my role Should be compulsory for all Foster Carers Please do a course for the young people Foster Care Associates, Chester-le-Street - 17th May 2012 Safer Internet Training Really enjoyed the course delivered brilliantly. Kept me interested all the way. I loved that Brians background gave him great credability to deliver this. Very informative and interesting Thank You. I found the Safer Internet Safety course very informative and helpful for my role as a Carer I found it really enjoyable and informative. It was excellent. The Orange Grove, Basingstoke, Hampshire - 16th May 2012 DST Drugs Awareness Training Great training which gave me a practical awareness of how to identify drugs and substance misuse. The training has made me more aware of the issues and helped me understand what I need to look out for. A very good training session. All of it was very interesting and related to my current placement. The training was very relevent to my role as a Foster Carer. Brilliant training Thank you. Futures for Children, Camberley, Surrey - 15th May 2012 Safer Internet Training A very good training session all very useful I enjoyed all the training I learned a lot thank you An excellent session which has given me a greater awareness Blue Sky Fostering, Ringwood, Dorset - 14th May 2012 Safer Internet Training Very good training it was clear simple and easy to understand I am a social work student and the training was excellent. Harry delivered the training in a brilliant manner I am a social worker assisstant and the course was excellent. The training was very good and all of it was relevant Fostering North East, Newcastle - 28th April 2012 Stay Safe on the Internet Training for Children The training was good The training was good I especially like the video bits thank you Just good It was excellent Fostering North East, Newcastle - 28th April 2012 DST Drugs Awareness Training Excellent training I am now so much more aware Great trining very well delivered Thanks Lynsey enjoyed the training Foster Care Associates, Chester-le-Street - 27th April 2012 DST Drugs Awareness Training The training was very good and everything was explained very clearly This training will help me to support and supervise my carers Great thanks I felt all aspects of the training had value to all the people both carers and Social Workers Drug and Alcohol Misuse - 27th April 2012 All the training was useful and a good refresher Very good training everything was explained very clearly A very good session which will help me to support and supervise my carers Excellent and very informative Swiis Foster Agency, Darlington - 26th April 2012 On Line Grooming Awareness Training The training was really relevant and well presented The whole session was great I believe that future training in this topic would benefit our children Well presented and interesting covered a lot of important information One of the best training session we have had The Orange Grove Tean Staffordshire - 25th April 2012 Drugs Awareness Training A very good session well presented A great course that will help me recognise drugs and the signs and symptons A very thorough explanation of all substances Great training open discussions which increased my knowledge The training gave me a greater understanding of the issues and the legal side Five Rivers Fostering, Sheffield - 19th April 2012 Safer Internet Awareness Training Very good training made me think a lot Before this training I would have switched it off. The training has really aroused my interest and I realise that I need to learn more and speak to the children Really good training well presented. Harry made the session really interesting It was very interesting because I never use the internet. But this training has made me more aware and I will have to learn to use it Foster Care Solutions, South Shields - 3rd April 2012 Safer Internet Awareness For Children It was great worth the time Was brilliant It was great I loved it I enjoyed the videos they were very interesting Really excellent Training Review Officer Training Course with the RAF Police and The Royal Navy - 26th to 28th March 2012 An excellent course. This course absolutely compliments my role as a crime manager The course in total was well presented. It was totally tailored to the needs and experience of the attendees and wholly useful to me. Many thanks Brian and Harry Everything on this course has been useful. This has been a most enjoyable course which has been engaged at exactly the right level for me. Approach and attitude to the review process explained and exercised extremely effectively. Swiis Foster Care Darlington - 22nd March 2012 Safer Internet Training For Children Very well presented and easy to understand Excellent course really useful Training was great no silly exercises Great session well delivered good resources Investigating Deaths During or Following Police Contact - 6th to 8th March 2012 A very good course Very well presented Will recommend course Nice pace and relevant, right level of experience and credibility Foster Care Associates, Teesside - 24th February 2012 Safer Internet Awareness Training The whole course was relevent to our needs and should be rolled out to our Young People Excellent Course All the course was very relevent. Great presentation Carers Fostering Safer Internet Training, Newton Aycliffe - 23rd February 2012 I enjoyed all the course and found it all useful Good information and great advice Gave a very good insight into whats out there on the internet Complaints against the Police - 22nd February 2012 Further to the conversations that we had last year (see part of this below), I can now inform you of the outcome of the complaint upon which you advised. As you recommended I made my complaint via the IPPC, and the matter was re-investigated by West Midlands Police. This morning I have finally been informed that West Midlands Police have upheld my complaint, and the caution that I received has been removed from my record. I believe that the advice that you gave me last year in relation to making the complaint was invaluable to me. I cannot thank you enough. Best regards, Mr G. Crutchley Accountable Officers Course - 21st & 22nd February 2012 Well put together programme Great course Excellent content Archway Care, Milton Keynes - 16th February 2012 How to Stay Safe on the Internet Training for Children The young people really enjoyed the session It was great to talk and share our experiences and to learn about things It is a must for youngsters Foster Outcomes, South Wales - 14th February 2012 How to Stay Safe on the Internet Training for Carers and Children Excellent presentation It was good to discuss the issues with people who know what they are talking about and have real practical experience I have learned so much, brilliant I have now become aware of so much more TACT Foster Care, Leeds - 7th February 2012 Safer Internet Awareness Training I will be able to discuss the information given to me today with my children so that I can help to reduce the risk to them All the training was very informative and well delivered Excellent Training Foster Care Solutions, South Shields - 26th January 2012 Safer Internet Awareness Training A very beneficial Course for me Please run this course for the children This was a very good and interesting course thank you Brilliant presentation very enjoyable Great course should be made yearly. Orange Grove Foster Care, Doncaster - 25th January 2012 Safer Internet Awareness Training This training confirmed the value of Communication with your children All the training was very good It would be great to involve the children in the training The training opened my eyes to things that I had not thought about. The training is up to date and informed me of the current trends and was well presented. Domestic Homicide Review Training, St Helens - 18th January 2012 Good ,clear content – flowed well Good mix of presentation and discussions Brian’s subject matter expertise greatly helped delegates to understand the importance of a DHR and their role within such a process Chester-le-Street, Futures for Children - 8th December 2011 Drugs Awareness Training We gained a better understanding awareness and Knowledge of drugs and are now better prepared to explain the consequences to our children and young people. We found the training very valuable It helped us know where to go for support. The training would be very beneficial to the children of Foster Carers, to also be better educated in drug alcohol and substance misuse This training has given me the confidence to be able to address any issues in relation to drug or misuse of substances which the children may raise. Chester-le-Street, Futures for Children - 8th December 2011 Drugs Awareness Training We gained a better understanding awareness and Knowledge of drugs and are now better prepared to explain the consequences to our children and young people. We found the training very valuable It helped us know where to go for support. The training would be very beneficial to the children of Foster Carers, to also be better educated in drug alcohol and substance misuse This training has given me the confidence to be able to address any issues in relation to drug or misuse of substances which the children may raise. Domestic Homicide Review Training, Scunthorpe - 27th October 2011 A clear concise delivery of domestic homicide review process Swiis Foster Care Darlington - 27th October 2011 Safer Internet Training For Children Interesting and I will be more street wise I would recommend other young people to take part in it I thought it was helpful and interesting I would come again if there was another one I can take this home and put what I learnt into action Orange Grove Foster Care Garforth - 26th October 2011 Safer Internet Training For Children The training made me more aware of the dangers The training has been very useful The training is very important for us as Parents and Carers It is good that we can sit with the children and see this, it has helped us all understand the issues The training is a very current topic and should be compulsory Accountable Officers - 11th to 12th October 20111 The best course for relevance and development of my role that I’ve been to in a long time, wish I had done it sooner I would highly recommend this course for any AO Newcastle Safer Internet Training, Children's Trust, North East - 13th October 2011 The use of the video clips was very powerful. This training should be offered to young people and their families Very Interesting. Knowledgeable Facilitator Investigations in Professional Standards - 3rd to 7th October 2011 This is has been the most relevant and practical course I have attended in twenty years The course has given me the confidence to carry out the role in what is to be a new unit within the RAFP Fostering North East Newcastle - 17th September 2011 The training met my expectations and the trainer was very knowledgeable The materials distributed were relevant and useful The traing was excellent and I will be able to apply what I learned The training was very useful for my role I learnt an awful lot Just to add further to my comments to Jan who rang on Monday, we have had further very enthusiastic comments when Carers have been visited following your training and one of them described it as the best training she had ever attended. So we will definitely be looking to repeat maybe next year and also interested in children’s session and the one on drugs. Swiis Foster Care Manchester - 12th September 2011 I enjoyed all the training It was presented very well I learnt a lot I will share this information with my colleagues and ask them to come on a further course. Thank you very much enjoyed the morning I enjoyed all the training it was thought provoking and very valuable. Safer Internet Awareness Training for Children aged 10 to 16 - Orange Grove Foster Care Beverley - Friday 2nd September 2011 I really enjoyed the training it was GR8. Fun doing the acting. Good day will remember advice. Brilliant advice anyone who does this in the future you will love it. Really good,I really enjoyed myself. Really good I have learnt a lot,even though I knew how to be safe on the internet before Safer Internet Awareness Training for Children - Action for Children - Wednesday 31st August 2011 The training was good and went into detail, unlike school where they just skim through it I learnt about putting stuff on your laptop which can hurt you in the future Yeah it was good fun I enjoyed everything there was nothing bad about it The course recapped my knowledge on the dangers of the internet, eg how cyber bullying can affect people. Also what can happen if you were to get involved with someone you did not know personally I learnt and realised what could happen mentally and physically to people when you get involved with someone you don't know The course. It could not have been better. They were respectful to everyone. Accountable Officer Training, Birmingham - 12-13th July Excellent Course very informative and in depth. Will be of great help to me in my role Very good and I will be recommending this to others its a must for Accountable Officers An excellent 2 days. Substance and Drugs Awareness Training, Swiis Foster Carers Darlington - Thursday 7th July 2011 Excellent Delivery, very informative and enjoyable Great Training A huge topic covered in a proffesional manner. It was delivered at the right level for Foster Carers. Well presented, clear information, thank you I really enjoyed the training session. It was really helpful I Safely Training Gateshead - Monday 4th July 2011 - Fostering Outcomes Hi just to relay my thanks for an excellent learning opportunity this morning in respect of the Internet Safety Training. It was informative, thought provoking and in my mind a course that should be offered to parents & carers as a mandatory training event. The material you use is concise and very easy to follow, your delivery was based on your own working experience and therefore packs a powerful punch of the importance of lessons that have been learnt as a result of the negative aspects of the internet world. Swiis Foster Care Manchester - June 2011 An excellent course and very well presented. Many thanks for a great presentation, I have learnt a lot. Enjoyed it very much Accountable Officer Training: May 2011 The course gave me skills in interviewing and investigation techniques. Well and interestingly presented and the principles involved can be applied to other areas of my work. Accountable Officer Training: March 2011 Excellent, responsive, informative and relevant. Very good two days. Good subject knowledge. An excellent course. Investigation Training for Managers - 31st March-1st April 2011 "Gave clear direction, how to do investigations correctly" "Both trainers very knowlegeable - very informative" "Very good well run course worth its weight in gold" "A very helpful and informative course especially for my new role" Action for Children Middlesbrough - March 2011 Excellent and Informative Really enjoyed it Learnt a lot Excellent every parent, grant parent and child should have this training Childrens Family Trust Bishop Auckland - 29th March 2010 Excellent Course Brian and Harry clearly know there subject Excellent Training Very Powerfull Death in Custody Course in Daventry - 16th-18th March 2010 Excellent presentations by a team who clearly have a wealth of knowledge and experience A very useful and informative course Professional Standards Course - Daventry November 2010 A full and informative week, well presented with excellent examples by very experienced presentors. The course provided an excellent introduction to officers who are newly appointed to PSD Professional Standards Investigation Course in Merseyside - 1st to 5th March 2010 Two very good and experienced Trainers with an abundance of knowledge All the training was of a high standard. An excellent training course Excellent course very good mix of theory and practise and very knowledgeable presentors. Professional Standards Investigation Course at Staverton Park in Northampton - 22nd to 26th February 2010 Both Brian and Harry used their experience and knowledge to present an enjoyable and informative course. Their presentation of the subject made it easy to understand the isues of Professional Standards Investigations. Internet Safety Awareness Training carried out at Darlington College - February 15th 2010 An excellent presentation well delivered and well worth my time attending The Investigator Online Magazine - November 30th 2009 A new initiative established in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England is paving the way for law enforement and academic researchers to join forces to counter cyber criminals.... DST are featured on pages 42-45 - to download the complete issue please click here Internet Safety Awareness Event - October 19th 2009 This training session was attended by 18 people and the comments below are a selection taken from the event I have learned about the potential dangers to vulnerable people and their possible exploitation by criminals As a result of attending I will talk through the issues raised with my family and certainly intend implementing controls A very impactive and informative presentation. It enabled me to gain a better understanding of how kids use the internet differently from adults. This presentation will enable me to have an informed conversation with my children about their use of the internet As a result of the well presented programme I feel a lot happier with my knowledge of the internet The Investigator Online Magazine - September 10th 2009 In the Sept/Oct issue of The Investigator, Brian Dunn a Director of DST Investigative Consultancy Services Ltd identifies another member of the team and together they outline the role of the "Forensic Accountant".... DST are featured on pages 44-47 - to download the complete issue please click here The Investigator Online Magazine - July 7th 2009 DST Investigative Consultancy Services Ltd continue to bring together a highly experienced team of experts who will work together with managers and employees to make them much more aware of their individual and joint responsibility in protecting a business and organisations assets.... DST are featured on pages 56/57 - to download the complete issue please click here The Investigator Online Magazine - June 7th 2009 Brian Dunn and Harry Stephenson look at the issues around the employment of illegal migrant workers and the use of fraudulent identification documents.... DST are featured on pages 56-59 - to download the complete issue please click here The Investigator Online Magazine - May 7th 2009 Two former SIOs are now using their experience to provide advice in the investigation and review process. The Investigator looks at how their work is helping forces and private companies...... DST are featured on pages 40/41 - to download the complete issue please click here Academy for Chief Executives North East - Monday 16th March 2009 ACE23 North East, Leaders Forum - 11th March 2009 Harry Stephenson & Brian Dunn - "Spotting Swindles in Your Business" Brian and Harry's half day workshop was conducted in a relaxed, "round the table" and highly interactive style with many employment scenarios to create discussion. This was a topic that created a lot of interest amongst members and is perhaps unique amongst other Academy speakers and Harry and Brian's personal experiences added a lot to analysing potential fraud issues. Quotes included: "All our processes and procedures need to be reviewed following this workshop" "The speakers created a much higher than normal interaction and discussion amongst members due to their style of transferring knowledge" Peter Sutcliffe Joint Chairman with Karen Humble Academy for Chief Executives North East 23 & Leaders Forum LF11 Skill Training Ltd - Friday 13th March 2009 Brian Dunn and Harry Stephenson worked with my organization on a consultancy basis in 2008. They were commissioned to carry out a forensic financial investigation. I found them to be thorough, professional and very informative. They gave me good sound advice which enabled me to make decisions to benefit the organization. They have since been involved with implementing a policy to ensure the company is protected from any fraudulent activities. I would highly recommend their services and would like to thank them for their advice and guidance. Ann Barkas Chief Executive Skill Training Lewis Hymanson Small Solicitors LLP - Thursday 8th January 2009 I write to commend you on the report that you prepared on behalf of my clients. I understand that Greater Manchester Police are now taking the matter much more seriously than they did when it was initially reported by myself and the client direct. The content of the report is excellent and is a true reflection of the professionalism that you have always shown. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to any of my other clients. Ian Lewis Senior Partner Lewis Hymanson Small Update: 03/12/09 The police have now charged a person in relation to this matter.