“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 scenerios. We look forward to continuing our work together with you.” – Bradford College
Feedback from a Staff Development Training Day Session consisting of Safeguarding and Wellbeing Professionals included:
“Heather recently delivered a profoundly impactful online safety training session to the Safeguarding and Wellbeing team at Bradford College. 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.”
“The content was real, raw and impactful. It didn’t shy away from the tough realities, which made the experience all the more valuable. The training was thoughtfully structured, and the session delivered an insight into real-world scenarios. It has deepened my understanding and has equipped me with the knowledge and tools to identify and respond to grooming more effectively.”
“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.”’