The most useful thing about the course was it was not death by power point, we did lots of activities, role plays, and discussions. Ian is an excellent trainer, who is very engaging with the group.
Foster Carer, attending ‘Promoting Resilience Training’ Fostering Foundation, March 2015
What i found most useful about the training to day was lots of interaction and thought provoking activities. The standard of training was brilliant and a little humour helps a lot!
Foster Carer, attending ‘Promoting Resilience Training’ Fostering Foundation, March 2015
The standard of training today was very good, with Ian using life experience, social work experience, as well as theory and examples. Great Class participation. Thanks!
Foster Carer, attending ‘Promoting Resilience Training’ Fostering Foundation, March 2015
The course today was excellent. There was lots of interactive discussion, Ian spoke in depth about his own life experience which was really useful to hear. The course was delivered exceptionally well, he is a very engaging speaker and there was plenty of room for discussion.
Foster Carer, attending ‘Promoting Resilience Training’ Fostering Foundation, March 2015
Feedback from Supervising Social Workers’ regarding training courses provided by Ian Johnson (Simply Fostering)
Allegations: A not uncontentious course, one that challenged individual’s perceptions and instigated much healthy discussion and debate. A very positive course that has received some very positive feedback from some of my carers. It has managed to make carers really think about the environment they create within the home and even now a number of months after the course is the basis of good discussion in our supervision sessions. Quite possibly the best course my agency has provided to date in my time here in my opinion.
Parent and Child: A most informative course in an area I knew little of. Presented with confidence and of much interest. Drew upon the trainer’s extensive experience in the area and presented recent areas of research well. I felt that the training enabled the carers to explore their own values when considering the parent and the impact of their socio-economic environment upon their parenting skills. I felt that the training was delivered in a very engaging way and relevant to the Carers current level of experience.
Given the above feedback from staff and the positive feedback from the foster carers we have booked Ian to deliver several more courses.
Karen Blackman, Registered Manager, The Children’s Family Trust, February 2015.
The training today was very good and Ian is a very personable trainer. He keeps the group interested at all times and would definitely recommend his training for the future.
Social Worker, attending ‘Train the Trainer Training’ Sunbeam Fostering Services, February 2015
I found the course to be a real eye opener and very useful for when I am to begin presenting training to my foster carers. Ian is an excellent trainer who is confident, experienced and presents really well.
Social Worker, attending ‘Train the Trainer Training’ Sunbeam Fostering Services, February 2015
