We have an amazing tutor team of Helen and Steve along with 5 tutors who provide fun and effective sessions. We also have an amazing team in the office with Iain.
Co-founder with Steve, Helen keeps Purple Dog of Deighton, Huddersfield perfectly on track, with all office systems, procedures and people working in harmony to support tutors and learners and sustaining the company's exciting growth. Helen volunteers with Steve, working with the homeless giving First Aid advice and support. Helen is rated Outstanding by OFSTED in Teaching and Learning.
Steve has the daily management of the Purple Dog team and tutors covered. He also volunteers with Helen, helping the homeless in Leeds City Centre, delivering First Aid. Experienced in and passionate about training, we can't keep him out of the training room for too long. Steve also delivers some of our unique and engaging courses. Dedicated and enthusiastic, Steve walks the walk, making sure that Purple Dog of Huddersfield continues to build on its great reputation with every hour of training delivered.
Iain is our dedicated Course Account Manager. He is able to answer your queries, handle your course bookings and enquiries and keep in touch to make sure that you enjoy the maximum benefit from your Purple Dog experience, right from the start.
Gavin is a professional Firefighter who brings flair and humour to all of his sessions. With his work experiences, Gavin is able to bring real life anecdotes to the sessions, as well as being able to answer any question he is asked. Having been nominated for a Pride of Britain Award and having received a Royal Humane Society Award, Gavin's accolades don't end there, as he was part of a rescue operation that made International News Headlines. Gavin's passion is to make sure that everyone feels confident when they leave his session- so goes over and above to support all learners.
Debbie is a qualified and experienced physiotherapist, with years of experience working in the NHS. Teaching moving and handling of people comes easily to Debbie and as with First Aid, she is able to explain things in a way that makes sense to the individual.
Macey assists with the development of all Purple Dog’s social media platforms, ensuring they are used to the maximum. She monitors and responds to all social media communications received. You will also see here popping in and out of training courses and at marketing & production meetings.
Gavin is a professional Firefighter who brings flair and humour to all of his sessions. With his work experiences, Gavin is able to bring real life anecdotes to the sessions, as well as being able to answer any question he is asked. Having been nominated for a Pride of Britain Award and having received a Royal Humane Society Award, Gavin's accolades don't end there, as he was part of a rescue operation that made International News Headlines. Gavin's passion is to make sure that everyone feels confident when they leave his session- so goes over and above to support all learners.
Debbie is a qualified and experienced physiotherapist, with years of experience working in the NHS. Teaching moving and handling of people comes easily to Debbie and as with First Aid, she is able to explain things in a way that makes sense to the individual.
Sharon loves printing certificates and organising goody bags, which is a good thing as this is what is needed to support Iain and the office at Purple Dog. Working part time, Sharon is fabulous as the person who contacts clients to make sure things are ready for the in house courses to be run
