About Splat
You should have fun at work.
There’s no need for workplace training to be dull. Kids learn through play so why shouldn’t we? We love bringing playful learning to workplaces in the Calder Valley and surrounding towns.
Our approach is informed by the brilliant book ‘Training from The Back of The Room’ as well as years of education and practice in Drama, Media and Outdoor Pursuits. We have honed our skills over 11 years, listening and responding to feedback from you.
Ofqual regulated
Splat is Ofqual regulated through Qualsafe awards, they’re a bit like Ofsted but less scary! That reglation means you can rest assured what we’re delivering is right.
Amy Gault
Director/Trainer
I set up Splat Training on the back of redundancy 11 years ago. I’ve been an Outdoor Leader most of my career, teaching climbing, canoeing, mountain walking, DofE, archery and loads more.
I believe in experiential learning, not learning by wrote. Everything I do starts with, ‘what do you already know?’ and ‘what can we build on?’ I love being in the training room. Although we teach a lot of the same stuff from day to day, it’s the learners who make the difference!
My role in the company, as well as delivering training, is to look after the staff, build relationships with our lovely customers and friends, and to keep an eye on the future of the industry.
My role in the company, as well as delivering training, is to look after the staff, build relationships with our lovely customers and friends, and to keep an eye on the future of the industry.
“Running my own small business has meant I could be there for my son Leon a lot more than my old job would have, and we’ve had a great time along the way! Leon has been a great supporter of Splat and helps with a lot of the background jobs. Take a look at the video we did in lockdown!
My best bit of advice would be: ‘don’t imagine you’re supposed to know everything, just do your best!’”
Meg Whitaker-Gault
Sales and Marketing Manager/Trainer
Meg joined Splat early on, doing the social media at first while working for The Prince’s (now King’s) Trust, enriching the lives of young people. She has a first-class degree in Drama. She has flown to the moon and fought bears when teaching early years drama, and is a complete nut case. I was delighted when she finally found it was time to become a Splat Trainer. It’s Meg who really brings the fun with her!
As well as delivering training Meg, is also our Sales and Marketing Manager, all self-taught. Her social media skills are brilliant. Everything you see on socials, blogs and newsletters is Meg! And she found (after some persuasion!) that she’s a talented salesperson too! If you are networking in the northwest, you probably know Meg.
“Amy is my Auntie, which enables us to have a fantastic, easy, and understanding working relationship – we often read each other’s minds! My creative flare and super positive outlook on life is what I bring to Splat, and use in all aspects of my work, whether it’s through social media marketing, networking or delivering training.
What makes Splat stand out from the crowd is that it is friendly, and bright, and HUMAN – by using a creative approach throughout Splat’s marketing and communications we hope you feel this too!”
As a First Aid trainer my advice would be: ‘Keeping a casualty calm and reassuring them is First Aid too.’
Jaclyn Love
Quality Manager/ Trainer
Jaclyn joined us after working with children at Robinwood Activity Centre. When she had her own little ones, sadly that lifestyle no longer fitted her family, so we stole her! And we’re not letting go!
Jaclyn is the anchor here, she’s a safe, solid pair of hands and helps keep our feet on the ground. Besides delivering training, Jaclyn is our Quality Manager and Booking Secretary. If you need to change your booking or track down your certificate, it’s likely Jaclyn you’ll speak to.
“I’ve been an instructor in some kind of capacity for over 14 years now. After University I started out as an instructor for an acting school, before moving on to instructing children on residential trips. After welcoming my second child in 2021, I was lucky enough to be taught by Amy on a First Aid course, and not long after, apply for a job to join her wonderful team! I was so impressed by the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at Splat, not just for staff, but for everyone who comes along to the courses.
I love it here, and our approach to First Aid, recognising that they are serious, life-saving skills, but that we can teach it in a way that is not scary, and more accessible and memorable for everyone!”
My first aid advice – “Doing something, is always better than doing nothing. Just do your best and call for help if you need it!”’
Daz Jones
Instructor
Daz works for us every now and then as a trainer and we like to bend his ear. He’s a nurse at A&E and he teaches nurses at university, so you see, he’s worth keeping around! Not to mention he’s a load of fun! If we get any tricky medical conundrums, he’s our first port of call!
“Hi I’m Daz, I play sousaphone and bass guitar semi-professionally and run a busy earwax removal clinic.
I am passionate about teaching first aid and strongly feel that teaching more people would help to put less pressure on our busy A& E departments.
My most useful advice would be – “don’t mow your lawn in your flip-flops….”
Come to our beautiful Yorkshire farm classroom
Our open courses run monthly at Splat (book below) or we can come to your place if you prefer (contact us).
If you’re unsure which course is right for you give us a call