Testimonials
Hear directly from Sandstories customers
“A powerful message delivered brilliantly. The Sandstories film felt personal, as though it was meant just for me. Thought provoking, thank you for empowering ‘frontliners’.”
Social worker
“Where do I begin … thought provoking, inspirational training that has totally moved me. Sandstories is something that will stay with me forever.”
Health Visitor
“A most beautiful way to stop and reflect on how we protect vulnerable children in our society. Sandstories is so impactful and has stayed with me to draw on time and time again. Thank you.”
Children’s Centre practitioner
The Sandstories workshop film has captured the power of Sue’s words and experience. It is a quality resource – with so much potential. Thank you so much.”
Training Co-ordinator
‘Sandstories takes you on an emotional journey through the wilderness and beyond. The already impactful training has been re-created in such a sensitive way, where Sue creates a supportive environment for us to stop, reflect and plan how we can all strengthen our practice. I would wholeheartedly recommend this training. It is the most discussed and memorable training within our Local Authority and now with the format recreation, will remain so.’
Training and Development Officer (Children’s)
“Sue, you have created a training experience that is going to save countless children. Everything that I took from the training day is right there in the film. Your warmth, your passion, your urgency, your kindness and compassion. It feels like the culmination of a career full of learning and wisdom – the way you tell this very disturbing story feels like you’re holding us.”
Clinical Lead Children’s Speech and Language Therapist
“Impactful and heartfelt training”
Parenting Team Manager
I found the training via the film equally as powerful as when we had it face to face. It was done brilliantly and I feel that anyone who has the opportunity to experience it is very lucky. A huge well done for an amazing achievement – I could have watched it for hours”
Family Support Team Manager
“Wonderful, powerful training helping professionals to see the importance of entering the ‘other room’ of a child’s life, taking time to notice and care.”
Community Team Manager
“Having been part of the live training in the past and now watching the film, the impact of Sandstories remains as powerful. Sue’s passion for Sandstories shines through this film and she supports you through thinking about/reflecting on the children we have encountered.”
Flying Start Childcare Lead