“Clare came to deliver a one-day leadership workshop to our management team.  It was engaging, thought-provoking and gave our team plenty of really practical ideas that we can put into action straight away. Thanks Clare and the team at Loates for a great day!”

“I recently attended a Lunch and Learn training course, called ‘How to have Mental Health Conversations’ led by Clare. The content was extremely useful and the trainer excellent. Clare’s friendly and approachable with a relaxed teaching style making the training feel effortless. The content was good and Clare was very skilled in tailoring it to real life scenarios that fit my business. I would highly recommend this course.”

“Very knowledgeable tutor, enjoyed the fact that we are given questions and answers as a group to get other peoples opinions. Also that we do role play to get the feel of a real life event.”

“This course was a good eye opener to what goes on in an investigation and the procedures/plan you have to do/follow to get to the right conclusions. The role playing scenario was a good way to bring it to life and get to experience how it would go – was also interesting to see everybody’s initial opinions on something then how they changed at the end once you had heard all sides of the story.”

“Sarah recently delivered our Absence Management training and we were thoroughly impressed. All attendees found the session engaging and valuable. The organisation was seamless, the content was accurate and perfectly aligned with our needs, and the quality of the materials provided was excellent. Thank you for delivering such a professional and impactful session—we would highly recommend your services.”

“Sarah, and the other training consultant have been exceptional trainers — engaging, dynamic, and refreshingly free from “death by PowerPoint”! Their ability to create a seamless flow of content, discussion, and reflection makes each session not just educational but genuinely enjoyable. Currently, we’re following the Leadership programme, and it has been both enlightening and highly practical. The insights shared have an immediate impact, helping to enhance employee engagement, boost productivity, and foster a true sense of value in the workplace. It’s a relief to discover that professional development doesn’t have to be dull or intimidating — it can be challenging in a positive, productive way, full of engaging discussions and plenty of laughs. Time truly flies during their sessions, which speaks volumes about their expertise and delivery. I wholeheartedly recommend Loates — their training is not just valuable, but an investment well worth making!”

“Sarah and her colleague delivered a superb course online over two days which was most enjoyable and interesting. Everything was delivered at a good pace and I found it refreshingly organised for an online course. I would definitely recommend Loates as a top class training provider.”

“The consultant ran a highly engaging and sensitive session on bereavement and grief awareness. She shared a combination of quotes showing insights from people with lived experience, researched models, and tips for best practice, and acknowledged the complexities of supporting others and ourselves when facing bereavement and grief. She invited contributions from attendees and created a safe space for people to share.”

“Literally the most engaging, enjoyable and informative training session I’ve ever had. Thanks Loates.”

“Brilliant course with a very good trainer!”

“The training was a great introduction/refresher about the topic, which is vital for my job as a manager and a decision making social work practitioner. We were able to work together to share ideas about the area and how it is helpful for all our roles. I liked the revision of the models available and we can use them in daily work. I think a whole day would have been good so we could have had a go – I really like courses when I can learn the theory about something and then put it into practice.”

“I found the training very good. it covered the subjects well, and gave a lot of information. The trainer was friendly and included everyone quite naturally. I sat at the end of the table, and was impressed with how she kept turning to make sure I was included too. There was just the right amount of eye contact with everyone. The trainer kept making sure everyone was okay, and gave permission to take ‘time out’ if needed. I enjoyed it. On another note, the buffet was well above average, really enjoyable, with plenty of snacks and time for drinks. This added something extra to my expectation. Keep doing what you are doing!”