I have had the pleasure of working with over 200 wonderful schools and establishments. Some have been so kind to allow me to post their feedback. For a full list of schools and organisations, please click here
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
"Thank you once again for a successful e-safety day. Your content was pitched perfectly to each age group and the feedback has been extremely positive.We hope to see you again very soon. “- Nicola Philpott, Deputy Head Teacher
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Reading
"I had great feedback from the staff and pupils! Thank you so much for coming in, the children did not stop talking about it all day. “- Adam Elliot, ICT Lead
Boyne Hill CE Infant & Nursery School, Maidenhead
"The teachers all said how great you were with the children too and that you have the ability to get the message across but in a child friendly way. We will most definitely have you back in school again. “- Jane Davies, Head Teacher
Kemnay Academy, Aberdeenshire
"I just wanted to say thank you again for everything, it was an absolute pleasure to have you with us and an experience we will definitely want to repeat. “- Katie Arthur , Depute Head
The Butts Primary School, Alton
"Thank you for an excellent day at our school. The children were engaged throughout and learnt a lot - I know for a fact that our Year 5 & 6s will be very careful about what they post online in the future! Parents and staff also enjoyed their time working with you and took a lot away from the assembly/staff workshop." - Tom Bint, Key Stage 2 Leader/IT Subject Leader
Castle Hill Infant School, Basingstoke
“Everyone, including teachers, children and parents have remarked on how useful and well presented the training day was. It certainly has given us food for thought going forward ...... I am sure we will be coming back to you again in the future” – Marion Taylor, Computing subject leader
Hyde Primary School, New Forest
“We've just had assembly and the children have remembered a huge amount from your input yesterday as well as having really enjoyed the day. Thank you for such fantastic input.” – Julie Dalziell, Headteacher
Claires Court School, Maidenhead
“Thank you once again for your fantastic talk last night. You are incredibly knowledgeable and insightful, which is just so useful in our ever changing technological world!” – Leanne Barlow, Head of Junior Girls
Crookham Infant School, Fleet
“Thank you for everything you did. The staff and parents were very complimentary, and the feedback from the children was pretty awesome too!
After your training, one boy in Year 2 said “when I was playing on my game last night, a message popped up saying my building was stupid.” when I asked him what he did, he replied “I typed back BE KIND!” Totally made my day!!” – Jo Lewis, Teacher
Brigidine School, Windsor
“I would like to thank you personally for your wonderful presentation to parents. It was a pleasure to hear you deal with such an emotive subject in such a professional and understanding way.” – Dawn Fleming, Head of Business Affairs
The Forest School, Winnersh
“I would like to offer my most sincere gratitude and admiration for the amazing day you laid on for us, the pupils and the parents. I was personally gripped from the beginning to the very end. As a school, I am certain we are now in a much improved knowledgeable and aware state.” – Jon Hannam – Assistant Director
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Here are also some of the comments and feedback from parents which summed up what a successful training it has been:
– Li-Juan Ellerton - Head
Overton Primary School
“Thank you for setting up the talk on internet safety tonight by Paul Hay. It was a really valuable presentation and it was great that you offered it to parents. It sounds like Paul did a great job throughout the school and with your team in starting to embed the key messages as well to kick start the conversation with kids, teachers and parents on a topic which needs a consistent approach from trusted adults with the children.” – Parent Y1 Child
Langford Village Community Primary School
“Our staff, children and parents have learnt a great deal from you. I have been bombarded with positive feedback from all 3 of these groups. I thought the day itself and our staff meeting were outstanding.” – Tim Holt
Denmead Junior School
“I wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for a very informative session last Thursday at Denmead Junior School, both myself and my husband found it very useful (albeit a little scary) and I know the children gained a lot from their day with you.” – Helen Evans, Parent
Five Acres Primary & Foundation Stage Schools
“I’d like to thank you once again for your professional delivery, good humour and very positive approach. I know that our children got a great deal from your sessions, as did parents and staff.” – Darrell Wood, Headtecher
Ellington Primary School, Maidenhead
“Thank you for a very interesting and thought provoking day. I'm sure you realised that the children had a good time and got the 'message' but I must tell you that many of the staff were buzzing....I think ready to run home and check their children's computers! So as always you spread the word beyond just your targeted audience. Many commented on your excellent delivery.” – Helen Porter, Assistant Head
Alexander First School, Windsor
“ I'm really pleased with the positive feed back flowing in. After listening to your talk, one parent with her child checked her daughters face book and deleted 150 'friends' she never knew. She is 9.” – Nikki Carter, PHSE Lead
North Waltham Primary, Hampshire
"I have already had three parents come to see me to tell me how useful your talk was to them. 'Excellent' was used several times." - Jeff Maidment, Head
Ravenscote Junior School, Frimley
“Your presentation covered all the bases for us. Your presentation style was relaxed and the feedback I have received from parents is fantastic. Internet safety is obviously an emotive subject but the combination of videos and your life experiences was brilliant – I only wish all 600 hundred parents were there – a truly super evening – I will be recommending you highly to other local schools.”- David Harris, Head
Newlands Girls School, Maidenhead
"Great Course - managed to change my opinion on how to handle facebook - Embrace it!" - Parent
Holyport CE Primary School, Maidenhead
"Many thanks for a truly eye opening presentation that has made me think and act on electronic information & systems we all take for granted and perhaps don't look at it with measured security. Highly recommend your presentation to anyone/any school." - Sally Langdale, Parent
Alford Academy, Aberdeenshire
"We used PCLS for an internet safety event at Alford Academy. Paul provided inputs to both parents and children which were extremely well received by both groups. The staff were also very impressed by Paul's knowledge and his ability to communicate this to the pupils and parents." - PC Rob Ferrands, School Liaison Officer, Grampian Police
St. Crispins School, Wokingham
"We have held four evening presentations for parents and we have been delighted to welcome Paul Hay as our guest presenter. Feedback from our parents has been very
positive and Paul’s presentations have been greatly appreciated. Paul has extensive knowledge of the key E-Safety issues and is able to illustrate to parents the sorts of activities that their
children are engaged in when using the Internet. Paul made it very clear to parents that he did not want to alarm them and it was not his intention to tell them what they should do. Paul expertly
provided illustrations of the possible dangers of the use of the Internet for teenagers but balanced this with some observations of the many benefits of its use.
The parents appreciated the relaxed and informal nature of the sessions and felt comfortable asking questions and discussing the issues. If there are any other schools considering running similar
sessions for their parents then we would strongly recommend contacting Paul. We will certainly be holding these events on a regular basis and we hope that Paul will be able to lead the sessions for
us." - Mike Elward, Assistant Head
Trevelyan School, Windsor
It was very professionally presented and extremely useful. Every other parent I have spoken to has said how worthwhile the evening was.
It provided an overview of the internet safety issues. We did already know about most of these potential problems but it was very worthwhile to hear a professional presentation.
Above all the evening reiterated that by far the best thing we can do is to educate and establish a trusting relationship with our children. - Parent