Step Up! International

Here’s What Others Had To Say About Our Services:

Feedback from Youth, Parents, Children Centres, Schools, and Other

“We were really glad that we invited Jennifer McLeod to speak at our Conference because she more than exceeded our expectations. She literally lit up the whole room and conference and the audience felt captivated, uplifted and inspired by her charisma and what she had to say. I was also moved to buy three of her books for my daughters. Absolutely outstanding! We would definitely have Jennifer back again.”

Pauline Ledgister, BWSG, Birmingham City Council

 

“This was my second opportunity to attend a workshop with Jennifer. She possesses the amazing ability to connect with her audience and provide sound approaches to identifying and achieving one’s personal vision.  As the event targeted local business professionals, it was quite interesting to see several members let their guard down and openly share goals, ambitions and even barriers to success.  I am thrilled to add my name to the list of satisfied customers and would refer Jennifer McLeod to any company, school, or college interested in delivering self-development training and coaching to managers, staff, and students alike.”

Rashidah N. Andrews, Training Consultant, Halesowen College

 

YOUTH

‘The ‘Born To Win!’ Workshop was a very good Workshop. It offered helpful advice and is refreshing to learn. The Speaker was Brill! ‘Born To Win!’ is like a stepping stone to your future.’

Jemma, Student at Stourbridge College

 

‘This is the best Workshop we’ve had’  University of Birmingham Student

 

‘I really enjoyed the Workshop and the Speaker was FAB!!  The ‘Born To Win!’ Workshop is the link to success and like a cool breeze on hot day.’

Stacey, Student at Stourbridge College.

 

“The Born to win program was a real inspiration to our students. In the 31/2 hour session Jennifer covered a wide range of issues all of which could easily impact on the students’ future.  The students thoroughly enjoyed making the life collage that has a week later still been a talking point with many of them. I found it to be a great way to start out Year 10 PSHE program and will very keenly start the same way next year.

Martyn Garner, PSHE Coordinator and Senior Management Team, Solihull School.

 

“The information was delivered in a clear logical “ready to use” way. The Building Emotional Resilience & Raising Students Self Esteem Course put everything in an easily deliverable format with lots of examples to use with pupils”

Carolyn Leigh, Alderley Edge School For Girls

PARENTS

“Hi Jennifer, I am asking about your services for my friend. She needs a real kick start after having gone through so much. You know where I’m getting to with this!!! For me that kick start has helped me to get the job in the profession that I wanted. I still remember the days going through your parenting course sessions when I was literally in tears. My son is doing far better than before and everything seems to be going great, even after me stepping out and working and doing my thing. . I would like to express my gratitude for pushing me back into my career. Keep your spirits high for people like us.  Thanks.”

Shina, Bordeseley Green East Children Centre

 

‘I really enjoyed this course. It gave me a chance and time to evaluate my life and how it can be changed using small steps. It has also helped me to find the root cause of my problems. I haven’t felt like this for a long time and I was close to tears, and the staff were too, when I was telling them because they were so happy for me. What I have learnt from this course will be with me now throughout my life. Step Up! International – all the answers to my questions!’

Kerry, Cradley Heath & Old Hill Sure Start Parent

 

‘This course helped me to tackle my own issues and feelings. I would have liked a lot more time on this event, maybe a whole day event. I am noticing the difference in my relationship and how my husband relates to me. This course is like a ‘breath of fresh air on a hot summer’s day.’

Debbie, Cradley Heath & Old Hill Sure Start Children’s Centre Parent

 

‘It’s Ok To Be A Parent! helped me to be more confident and has improved my relationship with my children and my husband. It has made me more determined to achieve my goals.’

Sharifa Maftuha Karima, Bertram Road Children’s Centre Parent

 CHILDREN CENTRES

“I bought the Easy Tiger Parent System™ because it was highly recommended by Sue Berry at Bertram Rd Children’s Centre. You sold the programme really well!

The reasons we bought the Easy Tiger Parent System™ again are:

The previous parents really enjoyed it and said how very worthwhile it was; because you work with the parents from an holistic perspective and not just pick out certain things; it helps parents to look forward to the future and with their aspirations. The Easy Tiger Parent System™ Graduates are now looking forward to what they are doing now and in the future.”

Julia Thornton, Oaklands Park Children’s Centre Manager

 

“The parents and the Children’s Centre really valued Easy Tiger Parent System™. It was successful and we liked it.  We will run the course again.

I bought it as it sounded like something the parents would value as there was a group of parents with esteem issues and Easy Tiger Parent System™ touched on some interesting elements and fitted a number of interesting boxes and areas to meet parents’ needs. Some parents might be feeling guilty about balancing their work and personal life.

The outcome for us at the Children’s Centre and for parents was very positive.

Richard Beckett, Burnt Tree Children’s Centre Manager

 

We get lots of families referred to us by Social Workers. We used another parenting course before which is a basic course and felt that we needed something more intense and a new approach.

When I got Easy Tiger Parent System™ information I thought that “this is great! Wow!” I thought some parents might be scared but I thought it would be good for their development and their learning. The programme was really good and as you know one of the parents has been taken off the child protection register as a result of it.

Dee Tuohy, Senior Family Support Worker, Bordesley Green East Children’s Centre

 

SCHOOLS

“Excellent trainer! Really understand how to help delegates make a difference to self harmers, family, staff, etc. Highly relevant course expertly delivered and thoroughly aimed at enabling schools to build capacity and make a difference. Excellent!”

Andrew Morris, Assistant Head, Campion School

 

“The Psychology and Behaviour Course was very good. The case study section was a bit too long. Course was particularly useful in identifying how we might change how we support students and inform staff. Some good strategies and useful information on Do’s and Dont’s.”

Pete Kenworthy, Deputy Head, Tibshelf Community School

 

“Course was absolutely fantastic! And really opened my eyes to how much self harm is stigmatized. It has also reminded me of the importance of staying child focused when supporting young people who self harm. The strategies were really useful.”

Sabrina Pezzuto, Firvale Academy

 

 OTHER

“Since the completion of The Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour Course, we have seen a huge improvement which has aided to the care of the young person. Several weeks later Prison Officers were still talking about the course, which included Case Managers supporting and sharing information with other Case Managers who were not able to attend. This was a successful outcome for us and we would have you back again.”

Sue Penny, Training Manager, HMYOI Werrington

 

‘The process between the enquiry and actually booking Step Up! International to deliver training was very quick and without issue. Jennifer was always very happy to speak to me about our training needs and to answer any queries related to the training. In the run up to the course Jennifer was in touch to finalise arrangements which was helpful and reassuring.

The individuals who attended the course found the course interesting and helpful, reaffirming their practise with regards to working with individuals who self-harm.  Everybody found the Toolkits topic of the course very useful.  I would definitely recommend this course for professional who would like to gain more of an awareness about Self Harm.’

Natasha Littlechild, Services and Management  Co-ordinator, Relate Derby and Southern Derbyshire

 

“Very useful in both roles. I will be able to offer honest and factual support now and intervention and use of tools in the often taboo subject of self harm. This course is like a breath of fresh air in a role where limited training and intervention is offered.” Karen Payne, DCI West Midlands Police

 

“Knowledge and practical techniques suggested have been useful.  It has given me focused knowledge and understanding to my practice.”

Carolyn Tranter, Head 2 Head Counselling Service for Young People

 

“I found the entire event to be useful and will be able to take the information back to work and use it. This has been a wonderful course. I have learnt so much and refresh my methods of working with young people. I look forward to using these methods working with my clients that self harm.”

Doreen Jones, Youth Offending Team Service

 

“I attended your Psychology of Self Harm & Behaviour workshop in London earlier this year and really loved what we did that day and took away so much that has been useful. I’d just like to say that after a whole school year last year and the beginning of this year one of my students said to me this week, “I don’t do that any more – I don’t need it, I’ve realised it gives me nothing”, she wears her sleeves rolled up, her scars are healed and at the moment is really well balanced, despite going through her parents’ separation to separate houses and shared custody. Just thought I’d share….”

Sue Donnellan, School Counsellor at ARC Information and Counselling Service