We want to take the opportunity to explain what the changes will look like.
We will begin implementing some of the changes from this week.
This we will continue to do once we have more information from our Awarding Bodies.
Please be reassured we are providing you with the latest information to help you in your roles as this takes effect.
Here’s What You Need to Know Before Your Course
We are excited to welcome you to your upcoming course with us. To help you get the best learning experience possible, we now have a Learners Agreement for you to read and sign before attending.
This agreement is not just a formality. It’s there to protect your learning experience, ensure safety, and help us deliver the highest standards in your training.
Here’s what you need to know:
Why We Have Introduced a Learners Agreement
We believe this will help you enjoy your course, learn effectively, and feel confident about what to expect during your training.
Key Points of the Learners Agreement
Here are the main expectations and information included:
▫ Please turn off your mobile phones or place them on silent during your course.
If you need to keep your phone on for emergencies, please discuss this with your tutor before the course begins. This keeps the session distraction-free for everyone.
▫ Disclose any health or learning needs that may impact your participation.
Please complete the health questionnaire provided (e.g., asthma, anaphylaxis, dyslexia) and hand it to your tutor so we can ensure your safety and support you during the course.
▫ Disclose any mental or emotional issues that may impact your course experience.
Please fill in the health questionnaire if you have any triggers or concerns, and we can move you to another course date if needed to support your learning journey.
▫ Be courteous and respectful to others.
Remember, everyone is entitled to learn, and some may have no previous experience in first aid or other topics.
▫ Address any concerns with your tutor first.
If you have any issues with the course, please speak to your tutor initially. If unresolved, you can request to speak to the business manager, and if still unresolved, we will escalate to the company directors or the awarding body as part of our clear complaints procedure.
▫ Arrive 15 minutes before the course begins to get settled and ensure the course starts on time. Please return promptly from lunch and breaks.
▫ Lunches can be ordered locally from the sandwich shop or using Just Eat, ensuring you have a smooth lunch break.
▫ Inappropriate language or behaviour will not be tolerated.
Please refrain from using hateful, racist, or personal insults within our classrooms. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment.
▫ Late arrivals may be refused entry.
We allow up to 15 minutes past the start time for one-off lateness, but consistent lateness or arriving beyond this may result in removal or refusal of entry to maintain course quality.
▫ We will guide you if you do not meet the pass mark.
If you fall below the standard pass mark, we will advise the next steps, which may include redoing referred parts at the end of the course, attending another day, or reattending the entire course.
How This Helps You
What You Need to Do
✔ Take time to read and sign the Learners Agreement before your course begins.
✔ Discuss any concerns or questions with your tutor before the course starts.
✔ Be ready to enjoy your learning experience with us confidently.
We are here to support you every step of the way and want you to have a fabulous, stress-free, and empowering learning experience with us.
If you need any clarification on the points above, please do not hesitate to speak with your tutor. We are here to help, and we look forward to welcoming you to your course!
Please enjoy your course, and thank you for helping us maintain a positive and professional learning environment for all.
At Purple Dog Training Ltd, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training services that you and your community can rely on. We offer a range of courses including First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Canine First Aid, and Health & Safety training. Since our inception, we have worked tirelessly to maintain affordable pricing while delivering the exceptional standards you expect from us.
We are proud of the commitment and passion we bring to every training session, ensuring that you receive the best possible care and guidance. Over the years, we have managed to keep our prices as low as possible despite rising operational costs. However, as a small business, it has become increasingly challenging to absorb these costs without compromising the quality of our services.
After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to implement a small price increase. This adjustment will allow us to continue delivering the same level of excellence you have come to know and trust, while also supporting the sustainability of our small and personal business.
We genuinely value your continued support and understanding during this transition. Your loyalty and trust mean the world to us, and we remain committed to giving you the best possible experience through our comprehensive training offerings.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly. Thank you once again for being part of the Purple Dog Training family.
Warm regards, The Purple Dog Training Ltd Team
Purple Dog Training Ltd is thrilled to announce the promotion of Sharron Hawthorne to Business Manager! This exciting development marks a significant step forward for our growing company and reinforces our commitment to delivering top-quality training in First Aid for the Workplace, Health & Safety, Canine First Aid, and First Aid for Mental Health.
Sharron has been a dedicated member of the Purple Dog family, consistently demonstrating her passion, professionalism, and deep understanding of our ethos. Her new role as Business Manager will see her take on greater responsibilities, driving our business forward while ensuring our core values remain at the heart of everything we do.
One of Sharron’s standout qualities is her natural leadership and strategic vision. She has an innate ability to connect with both our team and clients, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and heard. Sharron’s organisational skills, and focus on excellence will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of our training courses.
A Winning Leadership Team: Sharron, Steve, and Helen
The collaborative working between Sharron and Purple Dog’s founders, Steve and Helen, is a tremendous asset. Steve and Helen bring a wealth of experience and an unshakeable passion for helping businesses and individuals thrive through essential training, and by promoting Sharron to Business Manager, Purple Dog is strengthening this dynamic leadership team.
Together, we will ensure that our training programs continue to be engaging, informative, and impactful.
Our shared vision for 2025 is inspiring. With Sharron’s operational expertise complementing Steve and Helen’s hands-on training approach, Purple Dog is well-positioned to expand its reach and deliver even greater value to our clients. Whether it’s workplace safety, canine care, or mental health support, businesses can trust that they are receiving the highest standard of training from a team that genuinely cares.
What This Means for Our Clients
With Sharron in her new role, clients can expect a seamless and professional experience from start to finish. She will be instrumental in streamlining our processes, enhancing our training offerings, and ensuring that our clients’ needs are met with the utmost care and attention. Sharron’s focus on quality and consistency aligns perfectly with Purple Dog’s mission to empower individuals and businesses with essential skills that save lives and create safer environments.
We are excited about the future and look forward to continuing our journey with Sharron as Business Manager. As we enter 2025, our clients can expect more innovative training solutions, personalised support, and a continued dedication to excellence.
Please join us in congratulating Sharron on this well-deserved promotion! We are confident that under her leadership, Purple Dog Training Ltd will reach new heights and continue making a positive impact in our community and beyond.
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The iPET Awarding Body, understand the challenges faced when seeking reliable, high-quality training. Here’s why their Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid is the solution you’ve been looking for.
This course addresses real-life concerns head-on. From CPR, to handling choking hazards and managing injuries, we focus on practical, hands-on skills that you can apply immediately. This isn’t just a classroom session; it’s real-world preparation.
iPET are proud to be recognised as a leading authority in pet education. The Level 3 qualification is nationally regulated, and trusted across the industry, making it a valuable addition to your credentials.
Steve Moss, our instructor bring years of experience and a genuine passion for canine welfare. He teaches with clarity, compassion, and a deep understanding of the challenges you may face.
We make learning engaging, accessible, and supportive. Our goal is to empower you—not just to complete the course, but to feel confident and capable when it matters most.
When it comes to safeguarding the wellbeing of dogs, there’s no room for compromise.
Choosing the iPET Network, this course provides both knowledge and skills to solve the problem of “what if?” for good.
Delivered in Huddersfield at our venue with free parking, we ensure that when you attend a Canine First Aid course with us, you have your own equipment.
We also provide free tea and coffee throughout the day and biscuits!
by Helen Moss
What an amazing event this was where people were sponsored to walk either 6 or 10 miles to support the charity. Partnering with Basegreen, we provided the medical cover of 2 ambulances the first aiders and teams needed to make sure the event had all their walkers in medical hands.
The Kirkwood Memory walk history
This has been an event for a number of years, and only recently moved to an earlier start time of 10pm, I am told to encourage more people who prefer an earlier start time.
For The Kirkwood, the memory walk is a wonderful way to engage the community ,and further the mission of compassionate care, bringing people together who have a personal or business connection to this amazing organisation.
For me, I have a sister who has terminal cancer, and my amazing bonus daughter’s mum passed in The Kirkwood. Myself and Steve also have had friends and other family members of who been supported so exceptionally well by them- whilst in hospital as well as in the hospice itself.
Ensuring Participant Safety
One of the primary benefits of having first aid cover at the memory walk is the immediate response for any medical emergencies that may arise. Given that memory walks included participants of all ages, including the elderly and those with existing health conditions, the likelihood of medical incidents occurring increases and with over 1200 people and 120 dogs, our teams are trained to handle a range of situations, from minor cuts and bruises to more serious issues like heart attacks or severe allergic reactions. Luckily we had only a couple of minor injuries of falls and grazes to deal with.
The atmosphere at The John Smiths Stadium
Walkers started arriving at 7pm and with @HeartYorkshire and street entertainers on hand to help to build the atmosphere- it was brilliant from the start and I have to say I saw lots of people I hadn’t seen for a while which was amazing.
Emma from @HeartYorkshire foolishly gave me the mike….. and I then announced the dogs and owners were needed for their photo taking by the lovely @markflynn
10pm set off time
As the walkers set off, we made our way to the first point of The Kirkwood, where I nominated myself as the cheerleader for the evening- directing people to the toilets and refreshment station at the hospice.
Let’s just say that my ‘woooooo woooo’s’ appeared to be popular as I high 5’d the walkers.
3am (approx) Last walker completes
Let me just say it has been a long time since I stayed out till the sun rose- and I have realised I am no longer designed for all nighters! So as much as I was really pleased all had arrived back safely- I was also pleased my bed was in sight.
Purple Dog and The Kirkwood
We support The Kirkwood as a business and have done for the last 12 months as part of their business group after all, you never know if you or someone you know may need this support.
We now deliver our specialised Outdoor Paediatric First Aid courses for childcare professionals.
This course is Awarding Body FIAB Approved, tailored for professionals who have to mirror the indoor provision with outdoor education.
Ideal for all childcare professionals including Outdoor Learning Professionals.
Our instructors bring a wealth of experience and qualifications to the courses, enhancing your learning with real life scenarios and experiences.
As well as being qualified and experienced first aid instructors, they are also trained to Level 3 in Forest School methodologies, our tutors possess the expertise needed to deliver a relevant and varied course for you.
Unlike conventional first aid courses, our course delivers practical scenarios frequently encountered in forest schools and similar outdoor childcare settings and is delivered in an open environment within both an astro pitch and outdoor environment
During the course you will look at
Our training course mixes the theory aspects with interactive hands-on sessions, As we are able to deliver this both indoors and outdoors, we are ensuring you have an engaging and immersive learning experience.
On successful completion each participant will also receive a book and certificate, valid for three years.
Booking onto one of our Blended First Aid Courses?
The requirements are that you complete the E-Learning before you come on the course, so here are some questions and also answers that may help you with this process.
This is so that the learning is fresh for when you come into the classroom for your lesson.
Yes it is, though the amount of time it takes to complete your e-learning will vary.
This does depend on the type of course and also your learning style. We have found that some can complete the e-learning for the paediatric course anywhere between 2 to 6 hours. For the First Aid at Work Course and Combined courses this ranges from 6-12 hours.
No you don’t. You are able to do this in smaller bite-sized pieces, 30 minutes here and there soon breaks up the time needed. to complete
No, we now have a system to check your learning before you arrive.
Yes we can. This is because you need that knowledge to help your classroom learning.
Of course you may have additional questions you want to ask, and we are here to help, please call
Liz, our Lead for the Elearning and Blended First Aid Courses on 01484 546780
