I am very grateful for the kind words that students have taken the time to leave on the website.
Below is a (long, un-edited and un-corrected) list of the comments left - I suggest you browse rather than trying to read them all... unless you've got lots of time on your hands!!
Blackwood Farm, Thornthwaite - June 2015
straight forward common sense instruction from Simon as always.
Comment left by Joe Geer.
Bethany School, Kent - May 2015
Realistic responses to non-textbook situations.
Comment left by Devin Reilly.
Bowland BioEnergy, Downham, Lancashire - May 2015
Excellent pragmatic approach to real life situations with the objective of patient survivability rather than copying the text book illustrations precisely.
Comment left by Mike Ingoldby.
Comment left by James Johnston.
Brathay Trust, Ambleside - January 2015
Simon's delivery perfectly matched the needs of the group. Each session engaged us either through his subject knowledge, practical application of first aid, or his facilitation of our own experiences. This is a First Class First Aid course!
Comment left by Garry Cook.
Jakarta International School, Indonesia - September 2014
the Program its very good, and you present all the materi easy and friendly and clear, honesty My english not good, but with your Body Language make me know what you explane....Thank Very much
Comment left by Olfizar Fuady.
Very effective course, seem two days are not enough.
Comment left by Vicky Gosal.
Comment left by Krina Nilesh Mehta.
Comment left by Khairul Anuar Bin Kamarudin.
Caterham School, Surrey - June 2014
Great course, knowledgeable leader and very appropriate to what we were doing, made me feel confident. Thank you!
Comment left by Charlotte Farmer
Dalegarth Station, Eskdale - March 2014
Outstanding - Thanks Simon :)
Comment left by Steve Ashall.
West Lakes College, Workington - January 2014
I wanted gain the confidence to practice first aid in a emergency, real life situation. I haven't needed to use my skills yet but i would now feel confident if I had to.
Comment left by Hayley Jago
United World College, Singapore - January 2014
Simon is an excellent trainer with wide knowledge and experience in this field. He made us practice repeatedly to get comfortable with what we need to do in emergency situations. I would highly recommend this course to my colleagues and friends.
Comment left by Poonam Thapar.
Tanglin Trust School, Singapore - November 2013
It was a tough ask, delivering the course all day on a Sunday to a bunch of teachers, but Simon did a great job. He gave practical and real life examples, created a warm atmosphere in the classroom, gave immediate feedback, answered questions.
Comment left by Rebecca James.
Phoenix Youth Centre, Cleator Moor - September 2013
This was the best first aid course I have attended. There were loads of practical sessions, brilliant examples and Simon was always on hand to help and answer any questions. I would definitely recommend this course to others!
Comment left by Rachel Battersby
United World College, Singapore - August 2013
This was the best Outdoor First Aid Course I've attended so far. What made it most useful was not only the excellent trainer, but also the amount of hands-on practice. Simon clearly knew his stuff and kept us engaged the whole weekend. Thank you, Simon!
Comment left by Caroline Meek
Marlborough College, Johor Baru, Malaysia - August 2013
Fantastic instructor with great knowledge and expertise. Able to make us feel confident in what we were doing and what we had learnt. Certainly feel that if I needed to assist someone I could do so confidently.
Comment left by Carly Peart
Cumbria Woodlands - June 2013
Cumbria Woodlands - April 2013
Simon was approachable, relaxed but focused on delivering the content. I have now completed first aid courses on three continents; this was the best. Thanks, Simon, and I hope you made it home in the snow!
comment left by John Shaw.
Testimonial from Kathleen Robertshaw
Simon did a great job....always enthusiastic,informative and appropriate to our needs. Thoroughly recommended.
comment left by Chris Winnick
United World College South East Asia - August 2012
The content of the course exceeded my expectations and the presentation style was engaging, informative and entertaining. The practical aspects were well-balanced with information sessions. I especially enjoyed the emergency scenarios which required the students to respond and apply what had been taught in the classroom.
comment left by John Waters
Landmarc Trust, Otterburn Ranges - July 2012
Excellent course, really enjoyable and relaxed approach. Everyone enjoyed the course and learned from it. Simon is a great instructor,so easy to speak too and willing to listen and explain.
Testimonial from David Dixon, Rural works supervisor, Landmarc support services ltd
Well done well presented very informitive also had a fun element.
Thank you once again
Testimonial from Richard Parker, Landmarc
Simon was an excellent trainer he made the course very interesting and enjoyable.
comment left by Marian White.
Below is a (long, un-edited and un-corrected) list of the comments left - I suggest you browse rather than trying to read them all... unless you've got lots of time on your hands!!
Blackwood Farm, Thornthwaite - June 2015
straight forward common sense instruction from Simon as always.
Comment left by Joe Geer.
Bethany School, Kent - May 2015
Realistic responses to non-textbook situations.
Comment left by Devin Reilly.
Bowland BioEnergy, Downham, Lancashire - May 2015
Excellent pragmatic approach to real life situations with the objective of patient survivability rather than copying the text book illustrations precisely.
Comment left by Mike Ingoldby.
National School of Forestry Society, Ambleside - March 2015
I wanted to feel comfortable when dealing with situations that require a first aider. I now feel a lot more comfortable if such situation arose.Comment left by James Johnston.
Brathay Trust, Ambleside - January 2015
Simon's delivery perfectly matched the needs of the group. Each session engaged us either through his subject knowledge, practical application of first aid, or his facilitation of our own experiences. This is a First Class First Aid course!
Comment left by Garry Cook.
Jakarta International School, Indonesia - September 2014
the Program its very good, and you present all the materi easy and friendly and clear, honesty My english not good, but with your Body Language make me know what you explane....Thank Very much
Comment left by Olfizar Fuady.
Very effective course, seem two days are not enough.
Comment left by Vicky Gosal.
Wild Lodge, Khao Yai National Park, Thailand - August 2014
Very good teaching style. Practical examples and situations were well thought out. Very good use of space - venue was perfect for this training course. Simon delivered the course very confidently and as a student, you feel more confident about what you learn when the teacher does. Explanations were given through practical examples. In all, one of the best first aid courses I have attended. Well done :)Comment left by Krina Nilesh Mehta.
Outward Bound Malaysia, Lumut, Malaysia - August 2014
i would love to participate again in the future well done to everybodyComment left by Khairul Anuar Bin Kamarudin.
Caterham School, Surrey - June 2014
Great course, knowledgeable leader and very appropriate to what we were doing, made me feel confident. Thank you!
Comment left by Charlotte Farmer
Dalegarth Station, Eskdale - March 2014
Outstanding - Thanks Simon :)
Comment left by Steve Ashall.
West Lakes College, Workington - January 2014
I wanted gain the confidence to practice first aid in a emergency, real life situation. I haven't needed to use my skills yet but i would now feel confident if I had to.
Comment left by Hayley Jago
United World College, Singapore - January 2014
Simon is an excellent trainer with wide knowledge and experience in this field. He made us practice repeatedly to get comfortable with what we need to do in emergency situations. I would highly recommend this course to my colleagues and friends.
Comment left by Poonam Thapar.
Good balance of classroom theory/ practical inside and outside. Trainer exhibited substantial knowledge, experience and patience. Allowed input from students and check everyone was happy before moving on. Reasurance of less is more, and driving home the impoprtance of airway/ breathing. The accompanying book is a handy size, nice quailty and well layed out. Thank you very much Simon.
Comment left by Chris Newman.
Comment left by Chris Newman.
An excellent course and a good emphasis on doing the basic things well, which I think past courses haven't done so well. Glad that current practices favour a more simplistic approach.
Comment left by Gareth Barlow.
Tanglin Trust School, Singapore - November 2013
It was a tough ask, delivering the course all day on a Sunday to a bunch of teachers, but Simon did a great job. He gave practical and real life examples, created a warm atmosphere in the classroom, gave immediate feedback, answered questions.
Comment left by Rebecca James.
Phoenix Youth Centre, Cleator Moor - September 2013
This was the best first aid course I have attended. There were loads of practical sessions, brilliant examples and Simon was always on hand to help and answer any questions. I would definitely recommend this course to others!
Comment left by Rachel Battersby
United World College, Singapore - August 2013
This was the best Outdoor First Aid Course I've attended so far. What made it most useful was not only the excellent trainer, but also the amount of hands-on practice. Simon clearly knew his stuff and kept us engaged the whole weekend. Thank you, Simon!
Comment left by Caroline Meek
Marlborough College, Johor Baru, Malaysia - August 2013
Fantastic instructor with great knowledge and expertise. Able to make us feel confident in what we were doing and what we had learnt. Certainly feel that if I needed to assist someone I could do so confidently.
Comment left by Carly Peart
Cumbria Woodlands - June 2013
I thought Simon ran a very interesting and professional course. He had the right mix of being focused on teaching the skills, practical sessions to try out what we were being taught and relaxed way to ensure all participants had an enjoyable time. I felt great confidence in his teaching as when he was asked questions that were more in depth than the course would normally go he was able to to share his apparent deep knowledge and experience in that area. Very impressed with the whole course.
comment left by Rosemary Thomas.
comment left by Rosemary Thomas.
Very good emphasis on practical skills that really got home the basic routine, which is what is most needed. I think the added stress element added to some exercises helped to give a more realistic experience.
comment left by Mark Bamford.
Keswick School - May 2013comment left by Mark Bamford.
Course had an informal feel which put every one at ease and covered all elements in good detail. Good mix of practical and theory and plenty of opportunities to relate it to our settings. I found it relevant and useful and enjoyed my day...thank you!
comment left by Anneli Pickering.
comment left by Anneli Pickering.
Yet another really good course, only another 3 years until the next one.
comment left by Alistair Todd.
comment left by Alistair Todd.
Cumbria Woodlands - April 2013
The course content was concise and maintained my interest throughout. Simon provided information required to help someone in an emergency situation and combined this with practice scenarios.
comment left by Joanne Hulme.
comment left by Joanne Hulme.
Enjoyed the course, plenty of practical content without having to sit and just watch videos.
comment left by Derick Scott Eland.
Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur - March 2013
Great course. Great trainer. Loved the 'make do with what you've got to hand' slant on the training.
comment left by Anita Collins.
comment left by Anita Collins.
Best First Aid course I've done, lots of practical and repetition, no useless chit chat, would welcome the opportunity for a repeat in a couple of years.
comment left by James Grierson.
United World College South-East Asia - January 2013comment left by James Grierson.
Simon was approachable, relaxed but focused on delivering the content. I have now completed first aid courses on three continents; this was the best. Thanks, Simon, and I hope you made it home in the snow!
comment left by John Shaw.
Cumbria Woodlands Courses - 2012
Simon's first aid training was high energy, memorable and very practical. Enjoyable and informative
Testimonial from Kerry Cooper, Managing Director, Lakes Biomass http://www.lakesbiomass.com
Testimonial from Kerry Cooper, Managing Director, Lakes Biomass http://www.lakesbiomass.com
Simon, (the trainer), created a good environment in which people could learn what they needed to learn, consider and practise the the application of the learning and ask questions. Good course and good trainer.
Testimonial from David Dobedoe http://www.dobedoe.co.uk
Testimonial from David Dobedoe http://www.dobedoe.co.uk
Excellent! Maybe even perfect! Carry on!
comment left by Louis Le Glas.
comment left by Louis Le Glas.
Good, clear explanation of what to do and why to do it. I gained a better understanding of the reasons behind the actions than in previous courses. Plenty of job specific practicals. Thanks.
comment left by Will Veitch.
comment left by Will Veitch.
I really enjoyed the course. We received a good grounding in a fun, but well-explained, way. I feel a renewed confidence in using the techniques practised.
Simon Clooney is a first-rate trainer. Testimonial from Kathleen Robertshaw
Simon did a great job....always enthusiastic,informative and appropriate to our needs. Thoroughly recommended.
comment left by Chris Winnick
Carlisle Family Chiropractic - November 2012
Simon is excellent - knowledgable, easy going, experienced, easy to learn from and puts it into context that is applicable to our everyday needs.
Testimonial from Christophe Vever
Testimonial from Christophe Vever
Simon Clooney is extremely professional yet manages to make the course very enjoyable. Thank you and I will be happy to recommend him as a first aid trainer to friends and colleagues.
Testimonial from Sarah Robson
Testimonial from Sarah Robson
What a fantastic course. Lots of information to take in but well broken down with lots of breaks and practical hands on work. Simon is obviously very knowledgeable and experienced and delivers in a casual relaxed style which made the day very enjoyable. Thank you
Testimonial from Gillian Taylor
Testimonial from Gillian Taylor
Very useful,very practical skills.Everyone should learn these skills. I would highly recommend it.Testimonial from David Taylor, Owner, Boltongate Old Rectory Country Guest Househttp://www.boltongateoldrectory.com
Excellent easy to follow First Aid Course. I thought the advice and practical skills given were very useful and that if needed I hope I would find them easy to apply. Thanks Simon.
Testimonial from Janis Jones
Testimonial from Janis Jones
Very useful,very practical skills.Everyone should learn these skills. I would highly recommend it.
comment left by David Taylor.
comment left by David Taylor.
What a fantastic course. Lots of information to take in but well broken down with lots of breaks and practical hands on work. Simon is obviously very knowledgeable and experienced and delivers in a casual relaxed style which made the day very enjoyable. Thank you
comment left by Gillian Taylor.
comment left by Gillian Taylor.
Tanglin Trust School - October 2012
Very good course and delivery. Tailored to to our school needs. Active and informative. Just the right balance.
comment left by Craig Davis.
comment left by Craig Davis.
Excellent course and I feel thoroughly confident in taking a lead role should any incident needing First Aid come about.
comment left by Peter O'Brien.
comment left by Peter O'Brien.
Excellent course and I feel thoroughly confident in taking a lead role should any incident needing First Aid come about.
comment left by Peter O'Brien.
comment left by Peter O'Brien.
It is a very useful and relevant course for me, I feel more confident for my future trips
comment left by Sabrina Lo.
comment left by Sabrina Lo.
Excellent training and really practical skills that can be applied in a variety of first aid scenarios.
Testimonial from Malcolm Blake, International Award Coordinator, The British School of Bratislava
Testimonial from Malcolm Blake, International Award Coordinator, The British School of Bratislava
United World College South East Asia - August 2012
The content of the course exceeded my expectations and the presentation style was engaging, informative and entertaining. The practical aspects were well-balanced with information sessions. I especially enjoyed the emergency scenarios which required the students to respond and apply what had been taught in the classroom.
comment left by John Waters
Landmarc Trust, Otterburn Ranges - July 2012
Excellent course, really enjoyable and relaxed approach. Everyone enjoyed the course and learned from it. Simon is a great instructor,so easy to speak too and willing to listen and explain.
Testimonial from David Dixon, Rural works supervisor, Landmarc support services ltd
Well done well presented very informitive also had a fun element.
Thank you once again
Testimonial from Richard Parker, Landmarc
Simon was an excellent trainer he made the course very interesting and enjoyable.
comment left by Marian White.
Durham University - DUCK
Massive thanks to Simon and Pete, you were genuinely great instructors. I thought you handled the balance between being informative and personable absolutely excellently, managing to put us all at ease whilst giving us the obviously incredibly important skills. I honestly cannot fault you at all so please just keep doing what you are doing. Cheers
comment left by Robert Parr.
comment left by Robert Parr.
The reenactments of scenarios that we might encounter were particularly useful in thinking about how one would actually approach giving first aid when the situation required it.
comment left by Caitlin Burtonshaw.
comment left by Caitlin Burtonshaw.
Venue - http://www.brathay.org.uk/
Simon is an excellent trainer, his practical approach made learning easy and fun. Over the years I have done many first aid courses, both in and outside. This course was by far the most engaging and enjoyable. Simon's approach to training is down to earth and common sense, just what you need when you're trying to remember your ABC's...
Jeremy Anderson, Head of Apprentice Development, BrathayGreat course. Simon was knowledgeable and very clear. I would hightly recommend Simon to others
John Bagge, Learning and development consultant, Brathay
Singapore International Schools, January 2012
All good, I enjoy the atmosphere that Simon engenders. He maintains his professionalism but is able to put participants at ease with his manner. This enables us to concentrate on the tasks at hand. First Aid can be very nerve racking for all concerned and these courses really help to take some of the stress out of learning it, whilst instilling the serious nature of the training.
Kimlan Cook, Registrar, UWCSEA
Simon Clooney was great! He made the course interesting by ensuring that we had enough practice using scenarios we can relate with and applicable for our job.
Jeraldine Lui Wai Zhen, UWCSEA (East)
Wythop, Nr Cockermouth. November 2011
Venue - http://www.theoldschool.350.com/
Just half an hour too long outside on the final day! Tired, cold and very windy weather, and we had an excellent input and practical session, but by this time we were just 30-45 minutes too long. It was an excellent two days however, and the venue and course tutor were excellent.
John AtkinsonGood course,practical & pragmatic, well paced, good info to practice ratio.
Last hour of final day- cold & tired- not at my best for learning!
Tony Kavanagh
Many thanks for the course Simon It was a very enjoyable and informative two days.I shal reccomend this course to others.
Simon Purdy
By email, November 2011
hi Simon,
Just to let you know that a few days after the first aid training at Dover I was at a karate tournament and one guy split another guy's eyelid around the eye socket, blood everywhere, the pre-arranged paramedics had not yet turned up, so I got in there, used my training with the woeful community center first aid kit and had him sit tight til the paramedics came who told him exactly what I said which was he needed stitches and shouldnt continue the tournament.
So thanks for the training - its helping me out no end.
Cheers
Luke
Singapore
Keswick, November 2011
Excellent trainer. Highly recommended course. Thanks. Mike
MP,
MP,
I found the course extremely valuable. As I did the same course 3 years ago, I feel much more confident now. Well delivered with enthusiasm and gusto!
RW
RW
A very enjoyable course (best inset I've had in long time), well delivered, thanks Simon.
LG
LG
Very active and energetic course. Lots of repetition helped to embed the information. No sitting around being lectured.
AD
AD
It was a grerat day
KM
KM
The 8 hours just flew by. Simon is very good at engaging delegates and provided a good balance of practical and theory.
SP
SP
Excellent I have been on many first aid courses over the years and this was by far the best one i have ever attended, we not only went through what to do but why we were doing it.
PR
PR
Great course Simon was a great tutor
KM
KM
International School, Singapore. October 2011
Really enjoyable couple of days. Valuable skills taught and we were given the confidence to deploy them.
AG
AG
Brilliant in every way - pace, active involvement, self and peer assessment If the final part of the 2nd day (when tired) on bites etc could involve props/videos it would help maintain the attention span easier...
GJ
GJ
The two day first aid course was excellent and an essential life skill that all teachers and school support staff should complete! The practical, hands on and interactive approach was incredibly engaging, thought provoking, fun and most importantly enjoyable! Simon was an outstanding trainer - his easy going manner and subtle, pragmatic approach and style of delivery was refreshing yet extremely dynamic and informative. A superb course and trainer!
DT
DT
The fact that time flew is always a great indicator that you are on a good course. Having completed this course three years previously it was great to have the opportunity to go over the material again. The part of this course I enjoyed the most was having the opportunity to practice the First Aid skills over and over again as this really does help to fix them in your brain. Simon was excellent at explaining why we were carrying out the different parts of the first aid treatment and how they would help. By going outside and trying out our skills there really made you feel it was real.
HT, Assistant Principal Student Welfare, Bangkok Patana
Simon was an exceptional instructor. It is the first time I have left a First Aid course with enough confidence to truly believe I could be of some help at an accident scene.
Thank you!
KR, Counselor, Jakarta International School
I learned far more than I expected to and really enjoyed doing it. I think I could save someone's life if I were in the situation where I wouldn't have otherwise. Simon was great.
SL
Despite previous training in first aid, I began the course with a great deal of anxiety and discomfort about my abilities as a first aid responder--16 hours later my confidence soared and I now feel better-prepared to respond during an emergency. For me, the most valuable part of this course was the continual practical application and repeated practice of DR ABC...! Thanks Simon!
MW, Teacher and Trip Leader, Jakarta International School
Keswick, November 2011
The 8 hours just flew by. Simon is very good at engaging delegates and provided a good balance of practical and theory.
SP, Administration, Keswick School
Excellent I have been on many first aid courses over the years and this was by far the best one i have ever attended, we not only went through what to do but why we were doing it.
PR
A very enjoyable course (best inset I've had in long time), well delivered, thanks Simon.
LG
Excellent trainer. Highly recommended course. Thanks. Mike
MP
I found the course extremely valuable. As I did the same course 3 years ago, I feel much more confident now. Well delivered with enthusiasm and gusto!
RW, German Teacher, Keswick School
Excellent course and instructor. Informative and enjoyable!
C C
C C
Barnoldswick, March 2011
Excellent course and instructor.Informative and enjoyable!
comment left by Chris Crabtree.
comment left by Chris Crabtree.
Crosthwaite Centre, Keswick, March 2011
The most relevent, interesting and useful first aid course i have attended.
A Y
Excellent course best one I've done so far.
P H
Great course, best outdoor first aid course I have done in 10 yrs of doing them.
S P
Really liked the hands-on approach, would have liked a bit more cover of not immediately life threatening incidents, like hypothermia and what to do.
C L
P H
Great course, best outdoor first aid course I have done in 10 yrs of doing them.
S P
Really liked the hands-on approach, would have liked a bit more cover of not immediately life threatening incidents, like hypothermia and what to do.
C L
Tanglin Trust School, Singapore, February 2011
Excellent explanations. Maybe more practical scenarios to do with children rather than adults.
C W
C W
Simon very informative and interesting. Course fun and practical. Very good. Thanks.
N H
N H
Brathay Hall, Ambleside, December 2010
Best 16 hr course I've done (one of 5)
J K
J K
Great training style course relevant and appropriate
M A
M A
Fantastic, relevant course with really good instructor - thanks Simon.
J H
J H
