Student Comments

Here is some of the feedback we have had from our students:

This is the best First Aid course i've been on, John was funny and informative, keeping the group engaged and answering questions big and small. Kelly, First Aid for Child Carers, Jan 2012

The course ran very well. The instructor was both informative and delivered the course with and interesting and lively approach. Kept to task-Thorough . Good attention to reviewing information which was very helpful Ros, First Aid for Child Carers, Jan 2012

Appropriate training for my role in a special needs setting where i do a lot of Moving & Handling. Very good delivery, made it really interesting and humerous at times. Excellent! Gill, Moving and Handling in the Child Care Setting, Jan 2012

Trainer was very accomodating and informative, went in to detail and was also willing to answer any questions asked. Would recommend. Matt, First Aid for Child Carers, Dec 2011

Well presented with lots of opportunity for discussion. Sarah, Positive Behaviour Managment, November 2011

A really enjoyable morning, fantastic personable trainer, lots of poductive learning and discussion. Jane, Safeguarding Children Level 1, November 2011

Jackie our course leader was fantastic and had a really positive dialogue with our students on the course. Alex, Emergency First Aid at Work, November 2011

This is the best training i have received in First Aid. Great trainer! Sense of humour, lots of knowledge. Liked the order in which it was presented.Jo,First Aid for Child Carers, October 2011

Rod did an excellent job-very hands on, lots of great tips to remembering things, super explanations, great 3 days. Paul, First Aid at Work, October 2011

Excellent Trainer. Very informative and fun. Best i've been on. Deborah, Emergency First Aid at Work, October 2011

I found this course so interesting. The tutors were really good, easy to approach with any questions. I enjoyed it so much so would like to do an advance course in First Aid. Thank you very much .Ducasse, First Aid for Child Carers, August 2011

Steve is a very good trainer. His relaxed, informal approach is excellent. It makes a nicer environment and i feel you learn more.  Safeguarding Children Level 2, July 2011

This should be made manditory for all UK residence. Ultimately it will save hundreds more lives. Ed, Emergency First Aid at Work, June 2011

The trainer, Andy, was very efficient, kept us motivated, knew his subject, was professional and made our 4 Monday evenings very bearable. Annette, First Aid for Child Carers, June 2011

Good 2 days, very informative. Able to extend knowledge and understanding in 1st Aid, to enable me to assess CYPW L2 units. Gillian, First Aid for Child Carers, June 2011

Fantastic. Really enjoyable and yet learnt enough to feel competent. Emergency First Aid at Work, May 2011

A Very informative and in-depth course. This has definately given me the skills and confidence to approach and manage any situation. A very highly knowlegable trainer. First Aid at Work Refresher, David, April 2011

A very relaxed course full of knowledge. Throughly enjoyed the day. Jean, Health and Safety in the Child Care Setting, March 2011

Good Course, Well Presented. Trainer very knowledgable and answered all questions. Good variety of Learning Methods to accomodate different learning styles. Vicky, Basic First Aid, Feb 2011 

An excellent, very informative, delivered in a good manor and a good level, ensuring everybody understood at every level. Excellently presented. Tina, First Aid for Child Carers, Feb 2011 

Bruce clarified First Aid scenarios and actions to be taken to help. I feel 100% more confident about dealing with potential issues. Vanessa, Emergency First Aid at Work, Jan 2011 

The course was really well presented. Good level of interaction, very relaxed style and a bit of humour which hopefully means i will retain the information better! Alexandra,  First Aid for Parents, Jan 2011 

Andy was a great trainer. Made 1st Aid so much easier to learn, and remember, than other courses i've been on. Great sense of humour and friendly chap. Claire, First Aid for Child Carers, November 2010 

Penny the course trainer was fantastic and very knowledgable regarding First Aid-and also tried to answer questions that were thrown at her not directly related to the course! Good selection of learning aids to make it more interesting. Student led activities were good and she didnt make us feel under pressure to stand up and speak in front of others. She also supplied us with her own tea and coffee. I feel alot more confident in administering First Aid. Sharon, First Aid for Child Carers, Nov 2010

A Positive experience about a very sensitive subject. Clear and concise teaching which enabled me to feel i could contribute throughout. Catherine-very knowledgable and was able to answer in depth and context. Fantastic.  Fliss, Safeguarding Children Level 1, Oct 2010

Excellent course and very informative having never had any First Aid Training before.  Mike, Emergency First Aid at Work, Oct 2010 

Learnt alot, overall experience was fantastic. Was very nervous but Jo was brilliant at making people feel at ease. Easy to understand, questions answered very well. Would highly recommend. First aid for Parents, Sept 2010

Our trainer Bruce was very good, very informative, helpful. He was fun but also proffessional. Lucy, First Aid for Child Carers, August 2010 

I have really enjoyed the Positive Behaviour Management course, I would definately recommend the course to others. Christine, Positive Behaviour Management, September 2010.

Catherine was a wonderful, dynamic, friendly and sensitive tutor with a wealth of knowledge, experience and lots of acedotes to share. The days training was stimulating and enjoyable, even if a familar subject, due to Catherine. Safeguarding Children Levels 1 & 2, Lorraine, July 2010 

Very well delivered, very insightful and worth every minute. L Ryuzaki, Emergency  First Aid at Work, June 2010

I found the course very rewarding and could help me save someones life one day. Penny, our instructor, was great, kept all our learning interesting; playing out scenarios, role playing, visual aids etc so never became boring or repetitive. Penny was first class and i seemed to remember alot so shes obviously good at getting things across! Excellent. Lee, First Aid at Work, June 2010 

I really enjoyed the course.The instructor (Bruce) was very down to earth and easy going which, i think, always makes a course more enjoyable. Thank you Switch - and Bruce. Sarah, First Aid for Childcarers, May 2010

I have attended Switch First Aid training 4 times now. I like the friendly, non-threatening atmosphere and interactive learning. Lots of lively discussions. Penny gives us lots of confidence in our abilities to cope. Debbie, First Aid for Child Carers, April 2010 

Andy was very enthusiastic and helpful throughout the course. He also provided a very calm atmosphere, a very good teacher! First Aid for Child Carers, March 2010 

Super course, very well led. Appreciated the relaxed yet hands-on learning approach.Kath, First Aid for Child Carers, January 2010 

Enjoyed the course and felt that it was very relevent. Very interesting finding out  more about the spine and being able to see models. Thank you. Emma, Moving and Handling in the Childcare Setting, January 2010

Wendy has a broad knowledge and experience and a very clear delivery style. She held my interest well during a long and chilly day! Basic First Aid (Paediatric), January 2010 

I think the trainer did a fantastic job, her subject knowledge was brilliant and she was able to answer all questions we had. Emma, First Aid for Child Carers, November 2009 

Switch Training is very effective, knowledgable and easily understood by everyone. Thank you very much. Saroj, Food Safety for Child Carers, November 2009 

Excellent. Very well presented. We all felt involved in the training so the info was easy to receive. V. Helpful. Catherine is a very good trainer - Thanks! Karen, Safeguarding Children Level 1, November 2009 

Enjoyable, informative course with plenty of practical participation. Many thanks to Penny. Lyn, Emergency First Aid at Work, October 2009 

I have done a First Aid course in the past (with Switch) and the tutor was so friendly and made you feel at ease, just like the tutor on this course. Thank you. Liz, Child Nutrition and Health, October 2009