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20/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Stephen was supportive, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging make for a really informative yet enjoyable training course.
Testimonial from Josh Rimmer, Secondary School Teacher, Hinchingbrooke School 16/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council The trainer was really knowledgeable and interesting.
Testimonial from Louise Byam-Cook, Teacher 15/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
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Testimonial from Sofia Convertino, Duke of Edinburgh lead and PE teacher, GAT 14/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Lots covered.
Adapted to the specific demands of the situation (school).
Excellent delivery. Great balance between theory and practical.
Testimonial from Barry Evans, Head of Geography, Hinchingbrooke School 14/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Stephen was a fantastic leader of this course, providing great knowledge, a practical delivery to use and implement the learning from the course in real life scenarios I am likely to experience at work
Testimonial from Jack Chilton 24/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council The course was great, really different to previous First Aid courses I have taken, and I have taken many over the years! I left this feeling much more confident that I can and would be able to deal with first aid situations within my work setting, on an expedition and beyond if needed.
Testimonial from Veronica Collins 23/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council This was a practical course delivered by a number of wise and measured individuals who had the enthusiasm, experience, equipment, judgment and perspective to deliver the required knowledge and confidence in an accessible format which was unofficious and empowering. Well done all.
Testimonial from Simon Redhead 02/12/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A very enjoyable, practical and participative course. Supplied a good set of tools to use, together with the problem solving experience with which to apply them.
Testimonial from David Cumming 01/12/2025 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A great course well delivered. A good balance of practical and verbal training. Instructor was friendly, knowledgeable and had a sense of humour, which helps. It was a bonus to have food and drink provided!
I like how relaxed the course was and that it covered what we really need to know rather than overwhelming us with too much information that isn’t relevant
Testimonial from Jacquie Gilchrist, Owner/leader, Little Wrens Forest Schoolhttp://Www.littlewrensforestschool.co.uk 29/11/2025 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Brilliant train, relatable, personal and knowledgeable. Just amazing to talk, gain experience and views from other participants and really hands on
Testimonial from Victoria Butterfield 21/07/2025 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council It was very informative and well taught. I really enjoyed it and Stephen’s sense of humour helped to both help me remember things but also to make a course that is quite gruesome and challenging at times to be more palatable.
Testimonial from Rowena Winn 13/07/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Great course, enjoyable and hands-on, unlike many first aid courses
Testimonial from Matthew Ramsey 04/06/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Stephen is an excellent instructor and has a brilliant way of the getting the subject information across in it's simplest form
Testimonial from Davey Averill, DofE Manager / CCF SSI, The Ferrers School 23/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thank you for great days! Learnt loads and loved how it was hands on and informative
Testimonial from Jasmine Norwood, SEND Teacher and D of E lead , Hope Tree School 13/05/2025 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council So often a First aid course can feel like going through the motions. As a teacher I deal with bumps and scrapes every day but I also take the responsibility of going on trips and residentials where anything can happen. Having a good knowledge of the equipment to carry to help prepare for any eventuality and the first aid knowledge to back it up is invaluable. This course is both practical and informative. An excellent choice for those who don't always work in conventional spaces.
Testimonial from Rebecca Hales, Headteacher, The Duke of Bedford Primary School 03/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thank you to Stephen for his insights and experience, it really adds to the quality of the course. The practical nature of this course brings the content 'alive' and makes it more likely that you will 'step up' when circumstances require you to.
Testimonial from David Clarke, Deputy Principal/Director of Sixth Form, Comberton Village College 03/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I have been involved with DofE across schools i've worked in for around 15 years. This is the second time I have been on this outdoor first aid course and it remains the best first aid course I have ever been on. This is for two reasons, firstly, it combines all of the basic first aid knowledge with a practical application to the outdoor setting. It challenges you to think about the limitations of being remote and the unique circumstances you can find yourself in. Secondly, Stephen Brown is the best facilitator of any course I have ever been on. His approach is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend this course to anyone.
Testimonial from Lucy-Beth Heighton, Vice Principal, Stanground Academy 03/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Stephen was fantastic; he has a great manner with everyone and is very encouraging, he has excellent knowledge and is able to get everyone thinking about all possible outcomes. I feel much more confident about performing first aid in an emergency situation.
Testimonial from Daniel Hughes, Science teacher, Cromwell Community College 03/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 1 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I really appreciated the practical nature of the course, with scenarios to deal with, not just theory. Great course, thank you.
Testimonial from Margaret Clements 01/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 1 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Found the course enjoyable, easy to follow, interesting and thought provoking
Testimonial from Beverley Wright 24/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 1 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Excellent course delivered in a fun and very practical way with lots of very relevant scenarios.
Testimonial from Julie West 23/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 1 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I thought it extremely interactive and less complicated than previous courses.
Testimonial from Neil Bartholomey, Treasurer, MNSC 08/01/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Enjoyable course, excellent teaching technique, I have gained in confidence should I ever need to use 1st Aid. Stephen Brown was an excellent tutor.
Testimonial from Debbie Thurston, Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Gateway, Hinchingbrooke 15/11/2024 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thank you for a very comprehensive and easy to understand day.
Testimonial from Kevin Ryan 07/11/2024 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council First Aid made simple - excellent course.
Testimonial from Stephen Newland 02/10/2024 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A great course, very informative, trainer had great knowledge, lots opportunities to ask questions
Testimonial from Flora Bateman 02/10/2024 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council one of the best First Aid training I have taken
Testimonial from Patrizia Sanni, Diversion Support Worker, CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 29/09/2024 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Best first aid course I have ever attended. The trainer - Steve, is fun, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. He is clearly passionate about first aid without being boring. This is the first time I have attended a first course and left feeling like I had good knowledge. Thank you Steve
Testimonial from Belinda Curness, SAFE Team (CSE/CCE Worker), Cambridgeshire County Council 11/06/2024 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Enjoyable course with plenty of practical elements which make first aid steps easier to remember. Staff delivering the course were friendly and knowledgeable.
Testimonial from Conor Brennan 07/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council This is a very practical and useful course which is well taught. I'd recommend it to anyone supervising outdoor activities.
Testimonial from Andy Jowitt, Volunteer Community Engagement Officer, A Rocha UK (Foxearth Meadows)https://arocha.org.uk/ 04/03/2024 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Fantastic, enjoyable 2 days where I learnt a massive amount of information, got to put it all into practise but in a non-threatening way. Great trainer who was enthusiastic with endless knowledge who enabled us to succeed. Asking questions was actively encouraged and we were guided to problem solve for ourselves. It was a very positive experience.
Testimonial from Susan Forster 04/03/2024 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Steven was very knowledgeable, funny and approachable. He made the course very practical and hands on. The hours flew by!
Testimonial from Bethan Bennett 21/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council This course built on previous knowledge to build our confidence in delivering first aid in an outdoor environment through the use of realistic outdoor scenarios, where possible actions were discussed as a group. The instructor also discussed which first aid training various student groups should receive (e.g. D of E) and showed us different equipment that we could use in our own first aid kits.
This was a very practical course which was delivered with warmth and humour.
Testimonial from Louisa Andrews 05/10/2023 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Great course. Probably feel more confident after this course than after any other first aid course.
Testimonial from Sarah Kennedy 05/10/2023 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A well organised and informative course. I have attended many emergency first aid courses over the years but I have learnt more in this 2 day course.
Testimonial from Emma Britchford 02/09/2023 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I thought the training was well planned and delivered. The screen was hardly used. The session was practical, promoted discussion and used phrases and tips that were easy to remember. Lots of it was done as if it was a real life scenario which enabled you to feel like you had a practise run. Stephen took time to explain things well and get to know us which ensured we asked for help or questioned things. It was a brilliant session.
Testimonial from Sarah Smith 26/04/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A very comprehensive course covering all I needed to know in a practical and friendly enjoyable manner. All questions were answered clearly.
Testimonial from Claire Johnson, Forest School leader/Class Teacher 14/03/2023 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Stephen is an excellent trainer with lots of first-hand knowledge and experience. He makes the course easy to follow along and you feel very comfortable to ask any questions no matter how daft they might sound. Thank you very much.
Testimonial from Rachel Conroy, Deputy Lead Playworker, Wisbech Adventure Playground 10/03/2023 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Steve was an excellent trainer and made you all feel at ease which is great for learning.
Testimonial from Caroline Benbow, Playworker, Wisbech Adventure Playground 27/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Excellent course with great outdoor practice elements
Testimonial from John Burton , Teacher, Soham Village College 27/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Excellent delivery, group size, practical bits, lunch & tea breaks, enthusiasm, perfect pace: really well-delivered. I had a great weekend!
Testimonial from Marieke Meelen 27/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I thoroughly recommend this course training and hope that Cambridge County Council keep it running. I have been through three certificate cycles now.
Testimonial from Mark Prina, Reserve Manager, A Rocha UK 08/12/2022 — 'Activity First Aid (1 day)' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council It was great, lots of really practical hands-on experience and Sarah was great at building up elements in a way that helped you remember them and feel confident. I've done several First Aid courses over the years and this was by far the best.
Testimonial from Danielle Guy, Founder and Run Leader, Let's Run Girlshttps://www.letsrungirls.com/ 29/11/2022 — 'Activity First Aid (1 day)' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I thought Sarah, the instructor was great - she is able to deliver this very well and it was one of the best first aid courses I've been on ever!
Testimonial from Grace Lecznar 23/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thank you very much for an excellent refresher course.
Testimonial from Elizabeth Bazley 21/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 days. Great to get and be outside.
Testimonial from Neil Wilson, NWil evol 20/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Always a pleasure attending your courses! They are delivered with enthusiasm and expertise, and they offer variety and real world problem-solving activities, which I find memorable and helpful.
Testimonial from Anne Dorey 11/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thanks s&s :)
Testimonial from Lisa Shipwright Trigg, St. Ivo School 11/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Brilliant course, led very competently by Sarah and Steve
Testimonial from Patrick Braybrook, St. Ivo School 03/10/2022 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Best first aid course I've been on
Testimonial from Dewi-John Matthews, Head of Technology and DofE Manager, Hampton College 01/10/2022 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Excellent trainers and really good lunch
Testimonial from James Waters, Senior Tutor and Duke of Edinburgh coordinator , Ely College 06/07/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I’d done three different courses with other companies before taking part in Active Aid’s course. Hands down it was the most engaging course I’ve done. The instructors explained every step clearly, and the practical approach gave me confidence that I won’t quickly forget what I’ve learned. Rather than bombarding me with confusing acronyms to memorise steps, the course provided simple and effective ways to remember the skills, and followed the theory with various simulations to test what we’d learned. I can easily say that my knowledge and skills about how to help in emergency situations are better than they’ve ever been.
Testimonial from Jamie Peterson, Massage Therapist, Adaptive Touch Holistichttps://www.adaptivetouch.co.uk/ 15/06/2022 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Both trainers delivered the subject matter with humour and more importantly a great deal of knowledge. I have been on lots of of First Aid Courses over the years but this is the first time I have come away with the confidence to deliver First Aid if needed. Very practical and memorable!
Testimonial from Donna Clay 25/05/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Whatever you’re paying the instructors, it’s not enough. During my 34 year military career and all the first aid courses I have attended, this was by far the most interesting and informative, all simply down to the two instructors.
Testimonial from David Averill, School Staff Instructor (CCF), The Ferrers School 28/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Over the years, I have completed a number of first aid courses and after becoming aware of this course, I genuinely feel this is the best course in terms of style/delivery and content for those that work largely in the outdoors (Geography/PE/DofE staff). The scenario style of learning allows participants to gain confidence and the vital 'treat what you find' skills. Stephen has a wealth of experience and uses this to bring the topics 'to life', using demonstrations, stories and high quality equipment/training aids.
Testimonial from David Clarke, Deputy Principal/Director of Sixth Form, Comberton Village College 28/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A great course that i would recommend to anyone thinking about doing first aid in any capacity.
Testimonial from David Bridgeman, Sawtry Village Academy 05/01/2022 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Very good and enjoyable
Testimonial from Helen Kemp, PE teacher , St Ivo Academy 04/01/2022 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A superb day's course - practical and engaging - the best first aid course I've attended by far!
Testimonial from Robert Chambers, Head of Geography, St Ivo Academy 04/01/2022 — 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council An excellent course, very practical and informative. The leader was friendly and approachable throughout. Many thanks!
Testimonial from Annalisa Champley-Potter, Head of Languages , St. Ivo School 18/11/2021 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thanks very much for a detailed and comprehensive first aid course. Enjoyed doing it! The balance of theory to practical was well weighted towards the latter and came away with lots of new ideas for how to be better prepared for an emergency situation with DofE.
Testimonial from Geoffrey Kirby, Head of Year, Teacher of English, DofE Exped. Lead, Cottenham Village College 08/11/2021 — 'Forest Schools First Aid ' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council An excellent, comprehensive, and memorable course that fully prepares you for delivering first aid, with an emphasis on incidents that happen outdoors. Stephen delivers the course in an interesting and meaningful way that includes lots of practical application to improve the confidence for those taking part.
Testimonial from Helen Scully, D of E manager, Cottenham Village College 19/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council stephen brown is by far the best deliverer of this kind of course that i have come across - first class.
Testimonial from Christopher Havard, head of pe, St. Ivo School 03/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council This was the second time I have done this course and again was very well presented by a very knowledgeable trainer.
Testimonial from Lynne Campbell, Cover Manager, Sawtry Village Academy 24/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council An excellent course that goes beyond the normal training to give good practical experience of outdoor situations
Testimonial from John Burton , Teacher, Soham Village College 10/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Fantastic course especially doing the practicals in real environments.
Testimonial from Colin Rudwick, Teacher, Castle School, Cambridge 21/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A highly interactive course which covered all manner of scenarios that might occur out of reach of regular emergency services. Plenty of opportunity to discuss specific examples and an excellent refresher of first aid techniques. I also enjoyed the range of new products brought and discussed as part of the course. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone running outdoor activities such as DofE.
Testimonial from Elizabeth Bazley 29/10/2019 — ' First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I now feel much more confident and able to deal with a medical emergency.
Testimonial from Robert Geoffrey Auty 28/10/2019 — ' First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council so pleased I did this, would definitely recommend
Testimonial from Justine Spencer 28/10/2019 — ' First Aid at Work' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council An excellent course, I really enjoyed the practical lessons and I have come away from the 3-day session with a great deal of confidence and knowledge.
Testimonial from Rob Gorst 17/07/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Steve was brilliant. Attentive and considerate, hugely knowledgeable and a first class teacher.
Testimonial from Charles Pryor