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. 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. Swiis Foster Care Darlington - 27th October 2011 Drugs Awareness Training for Children I thought today was interesting This has helped me so I know what its like throughout the world Good helpful and interesting I thought it was very helpful, it has made me realise and has given me useful information to take home 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.