Student’s Feedback:
“She was amazing”,
“Really Informative”
“Her story was very touching and helped me see the realism and seriousness of online platforms and how dangerous it can be”
“Great session”
“Impactful”
“I got to learn something new today”
“The story about her daughter was inspirational and we should take care on the internet and also watch our for ourselves and our friends too”
Staff Feedback:
“Thank you Heather for the fantastic talk you gave our team. We all agreed that in our many years of safeguarding, this was one of the most impactful talks our team has attended. The content is real, raw and delivers an insight into real life scenarios.” – Bradford College
“As a parent, Heather’s story hit home. After hearing her talk, all I wanted to do was go home and hug my family. It was one of the most powerful talks I’d ever listened to” – Online Harm Conference Attendee
“Heather recently delivered a profoundly impactful online safety training session to our staff. In an era where young people’s online presence continues to grow and evolve rapidly, this training could not have come at a more relevant time.” – Safeguarding Professional
“I had the privilege of attending this talk with my students, and it was one of those sessions that stays with you long after it finishes. As educators , we talk about online safety, but hearing a lived experience and the way it can happen even in loving informed families brings a different level of awareness. These are the conversations that change the way we teach, how we parent and how we support our young people and I am so glad our students got the chance to hear it. Thank you Heather for sharing something so personal so others can be protected.” – Burnley College
“Heather’s approach was both powerful and personal. Using her lived experience, she told a raw and honest story that shed light on how coercive, deceptive, and manipulative individuals operate online. Her narrative exposed just how easily anyone – particularly young people- can fall victim to these calculated criminal behaviours.”
“Heather’s trauma-informed delivery helped the team gain a rare and vital insight into the lasting emotional and psychological impact grooming has—not just on the young person, but on the entire family. Her story powerfully illustrated the ripple effects of online harm and the urgent need for a coordinated response from professionals and families alike.
She emphasised how strong, trusting relationships with both young people and their parents or carers are essential in prevention and recovery. Her session reminded us that safeguarding is most effective when professionals – educators, police, social care, and support services—work collaboratively alongside families.”’