Testimonials

Mick delivered two days of H&S training to a mixture of staff and teachers. The range of abilities and confidence had a huge spectrum. At first, I had reservations about whether all our requirements and expectations for the day would be met, but due to lots of communication, both in advance and on the day, we were not disappointed. Mick ensured that he spent time with less confident members of staff, giving them opportunities to ask questions and practice practical tasks. By getting to know how we used the equipment and machinery in the department, it was very relevant and useful for our daily roles. At the end of term when we are all tired and busy, this was a refreshing opportunity to reflect on our practical skills and work together as a department.

Katie Lovelady

Head Of Design Technology, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

I would like to wholeheartedly recommend Mick and his workshop safety training.

Mick took the time to liaise with our D&T Technician to examine the equipment prior to the training day in his own time. A bespoke programme of training was agreed for our D&T specific workshop needs. A competitive fee was mutually agreed and the training was booked. Mick prepared all materials and brought his own hand-held electrical tools advising us on the latest battery-powered equipment. Although our dept has experience in industry and in a school setting the training was pitched at the perfect level and best-practice was explained in conjunction with any new recommendations from DATA. Micks’ wealth of experience of using tools and equipment in a school setting meant that he devised a fun design and make activity allowing our hand and machine skills to be perfected. We will be recommending Mick to our other schools within Stockport borough as he delivers high-quality training and expertise in a relaxed way. A fun two days were had by all.

Saul Connick

Head Of Design Technology, Bramhall High School

I cannot recommend Mick and his Workshop Safety Training highly enough. Everything we needed was covered to the highest standard and has enabled my team to carry out their daily work, with competency and safety as their top priority.
If you want quality training I would fully recommend Mick.

Mr D Williams

Site Manager, Bramhall High School

We have used Workshop Training at Outwood Haydock & Hindley this year for all our Health & Safety and specialist machine training needs. A reliable, friendly, professional service. Mick always goes above and beyond to ensure our specialist machine training solutions are met. We would not hesitate to recommend his services to others.

Richard Weaver

Associate Assistant Principal, Deep Learning and Head of Design Technology , Outwood Haydock Academy

We recently received Health and Safety Training delivered by Mick – the delivery was excellent, Mick is very knowledgeable and approachable and his calm and clear delivery helped to ensure the training was enjoyable and brought staff up to date with the latest updates.

I would definitely recommend using Mick to deliver the DATA Health and Safety Training.

Paul Bowyer

Curriculum Leader of Design and Technology, Sandbach School

Mick delivered a one-day refresher for us on woodwork machines.  He was professional, friendly and highly knowledgeable.  He didn’t judge but advised us on the best ways to meet the new British Standards.  Mick was thorough and ensured that we all met the standards at our own pace.
I would highly recommend Mick and we will booking further sessions with him.
Helen Vardy

Curriculum Leader of Design and Technology, King Ecgbert School, Sheffield

Mick made our training relevant and extremely accessible. He was very helpful and professional and provided information that went beyond the initial remit and this was very welcome by myself and my colleagues. We would definitely want to do further training with Mick!

Fabiola Cotton

Curriculum Leader of Design and Technology, Withington Girls' School

Mick delivered a bespoke Health and Safety workshop that met the needs of our staff perfectly. Having very different experiences, Mick was adaptable and encouraging – giving staff the confidence and enthusiasm to be involved. Mick had a wealth of information and a motivational approach- the 2 days went too quickly! I look forward to welcoming Mick back in the future to help our developing curriculum and skills move forward. 

Liz Roby

Curriculum Leader of Design and Technology, Moor End Academy, Huddersfield.

 

”Mick led a fantastic training session at St. Peter’s. Whether you’ve been teaching for 3 minutes or 30 years there’s something for everyone to take away. 
What the team here really appreciated is how they could tailor the session to their needs; whether it was to build their confidence on a particular machine; try out new tools/jigs or find improved ways of working. Thank you Mick.” 
Danielle Staniforth

Head of Design & Technology, St Peter's School, York

 

“I am so pleased I was referred to Mick to update my DATA accreditation for machine, portable power and hand tools as the past two days have been an absolute joy – I wish all CPD was this much fun!  Mick took the time to chat through my training needs and the equipment we use in our school before creating a bespoke course to cover everything through practical tasks.  He was adaptable and flexible in his approach and tweaked things as we went along to maintain an appropriate level of challenge.  He is a font of D&T knowledge and a great bloke – I thoroughly enjoyed spending two days in his company!  Highly recommended.”
Colin Richards

Head of Design & Technology, Beech Hall School, Macclesfield.

“We have just had Mick come to our school in Cumbria to deliver 3 ‘full on’ days of DATA training. All of our staff got so much out of the training. Sometimes these sorts of things can be a chore, but Mick made everything relevant and, wherever possible, practical, not a PowerPoint in sight! This was a refreshing approach that was inspiring to our classroom practice. I would like to thank Mick and will definitely be booking him again, in 5 years’ time.”

 
Sam Smith

Head of Technology, The Nelson Thomlinson School, Wigton, Cumbria.

 

“I found the course very interesting, with Mick able to check prior understanding very quickly and tailor the course to suit me. Mick managed to make the course an interesting blend of theory and practical work and always brought it back to real world examples using his vast experience. Overall I couldn’t recommend highly enough, thank you”
 
Glen Bunn

Teacher of Design Technology, Southmoor Academy, Sunderland.

 

“A really great day today working with Mick on our DATA Health and Safety accreditation. From the point of contact Mick was organised, informative and made the whole day really enjoyable for the Hathershaw D&T team. Will definitely be using again for any other workshop training that we need”.
 
Sarah Dawson

Joint Lead Teacher Product Design, The Hathershaw College, Oldham.

 

 
“The training was comprehensive and one of the best training sessions I have had the pleasure to attend. The time taken to explain the use of the lathe blew me away in the way that it was delivered. This has helped me to understand the versatility of the machine and what it can offer to staff and pupils in designing and making products,  from the aspect of health an safety, through to the correct methods of working with the tools. Mick, I can only say a “QUALITY DAY”! I have come away inspired so “thank you” .
Derek George

Design technology Technician, Manchester Academy High School

 

 
“When Mick came into our school to complete our health & safety training we found him incredibly helpful, approachable and informative. Mick shared his vast knowledge of working within a workshop environment with different staff including experienced DT teachers, early career teachers and site staff, supporting ECT or new to the workshop staff and sharing new techniques or best working practices with more experienced staff working in the workshop environment alike. I certainly picked up some new and different ways of working as well as refreshing safe usage of a wide range of tools & machinery. We enjoyed the more hands-on approach designing and making a product whilst training and upskilling the different staff!”
James Barnhurst

Head of Design Technology, Blackpool Apire Academy

 

 
Mick worked with us in the design and technology department for two days delivering the refresher training for machines in the workshop through DATA, and the whole experience was really worthwhile, he is highly knowledgeable about the use and training of workshop machines. Leading up to the two days, Mick was very accommodating for the needs of our department, he was flexible and adapted the training to what we needed as an experienced teaching department. He has expertise with a wide range of equipment which really fills you with confidence about what you are covering with the refresher training.
Mick is very approachable and friendly to get on with, he is happy to answer any of your questions and he easy manner really makes for an enjoyable training programme. He is very organised, he has a wide range of equipment that offers anyone of any experience or background the opportunity to develop their practical skills and understanding, and his approach is adaptable to suit the experience of the trainees. 
I could not recommend Mick highly enough, he is an expert at his trade and a real pleasure to work with.
Paul Vare

Lead Teacher for Design and Technology , Kettlethorpe High School, Wakefield

 

 
It was an absolute pleasure having Mick visit our college to run a three-day intensive DATA machine safety training course for my department.  The theory was broken down carefully and enabled my team to access the safety aspects required and the practical aspects of using our various machines and equipment safely and correctly.  Mick was more than willing to travel the distance to Scotland and we would be more than happy to have him back to run other training.
Tim Ellis

Head of Design and Technology , Glenalmond College, Perth, Scotland

 

 
Mick’s H&S training course was extremely engaging and informative. His skill and experience as a maker clearly showed through in his knowledgeable and professional delivery of the course. He was attentive to our varying skill levels, and really helped by tailoring the course to our specific needs within our department. I couldn’t recommend him enough. 
Lily Couchman

DT Technician, Prendergast School, Lewisham, South London

 

 
Last week I took part in a training course with Mick along with 3 other colleagues. We all really enjoyed the training and felt very proud of the tealight holders we made. Mick is a highly knowledgeable and skillful person. His teaching style is perfectly paced and pitched, he shows patience and is able to inspire his trainees. Having been a teacher himself for many years, Mick was brilliant at getting us to think about the new skills we were learning from a teachers perspective. 
Janet Howell

Teacher of Design Technology, Thornaby Academy, Teeside.