Please read some of our testimonials -  As we mentioned on our Welcome page, we are a unique training provider as all our trainers are adoptive parents and have extensive lived experience as well as professional expertise in a variety of fields including education, the charity sector and therapeutic services.  

“Rachel’s knowledge of therapeutic life story work was excellent and there was good information about the birth family and thinking ahead to this coming up.” Adoptive parent  

“Absolutely fantastic and inspiring! Thank you, I hope I can take away many of the strategies from today and I hope to change pre conceived ideas and attitudes of some staff in school. Thank you”. SENCO, Newark. 

  “For these children, the understanding, strategies, resources etc. discussed can not be undervalued. The smallest thing and considerations can make a ‘life-changing’ difference”.  Assistant Headteacher, Sittingbourne. 

 “The course provided was by Nicola who is an adoptive parent and has experience and full understanding – excellent delivery and information”. Learning Support 

   “The best thing about this training was learning about techniques and ways on which to support the children. Learning that there doesn’t have to be a solution to everything and sometimes we can just be there for others. Having people from different settings/different backgrounds was interesting as had opportunity to see view of other professionals and parents”. Pastoral Officer  

 “I thought it was really helpful that the trainer was able to talk from her own  experience and she answered our questions thoroughly.” Prospective adopter 

“I thought that Rachel was possibly the best trainer I have ever met.” Children's’ Centre Lead 

“Very, very helpful and thought provoking.” Foster parent  

“Reassuring and practical.” Special Guardian 

“Mary was outstanding.  As an adopter herself, she spoke from personal experience which is invaluable.  She was approachable and even though its’s a tough subject, she spoke compassionately.” Adoptive parent  

  "As an experienced adopter you think you know it all, but here is still 'plenty' to reflect on and learn.  Adoptive parent  

 “Thanks again – magnificent- took lots of notes, which is my way of learning and remembering.  Well done you.” Foster parent  

 “A great balance of leading, peer learning and sharing” Adoptive parent  

  “The facilitators are very knowledgeable with excellent presentation skills.” Social worker