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I just wanted to say that Paul Whitmore has been an excellent teacher during the PMVA training. He provided great insight and explained everything clearly. The techniques he taught were incredibly helpful and practical — I feel much more confident thanks to his guidance.
Thank you so much Paul.
Kiran
Thank you so much Paul.
Kiran
Paul Whitmore-Trainer
In attendance this week with the above, I personally found this course interesting, informative and most of equipped to carry out my role much more safely.
The theory was delivered in a factual and interesting way. The practical side was well thought out and enabled all learner types to truly grasp what we needed to learn. Overall I found the subject very interesting and learnt a lot to empower me for the future.
In attendance this week with the above, I personally found this course interesting, informative and most of equipped to carry out my role much more safely.
The theory was delivered in a factual and interesting way. The practical side was well thought out and enabled all learner types to truly grasp what we needed to learn. Overall I found the subject very interesting and learnt a lot to empower me for the future.
I recently completed my PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training with Paul Whitmore, and I would like to give a full review of the experience.
Paul delivered the training with an excellent balance of professionalism, clarity, and approachability. He explained each concept in detail, ensuring that everyone in the group understood both the theory and the practical application of the techniques. His teaching style was engaging and interactive, encouraging participation while also creating a safe space where questions were welcomed and answered thoroughly.
One of Paul’s greatest strengths is how he links the training to real-life scenarios. He made sure we could see the relevance of each method in a care setting, helping us understand not just what to do, but why it works. The role-play and demonstrations were especially useful, giving us confidence in using de-escalation strategies before considering physical interventions.
Paul also emphasised safety—both for staff and for service users—reminding us of the importance of respect, communication, and professionalism at all times. His calm and supportive manner made the training feel less intimidating, even when we were practicing more physical elements of PMVA.
Overall, I left the course feeling more confident, knowledgeable, and well-prepared to manage challenging behaviours in a safe and compassionate way. Paul is an outstanding trainer, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing PMVA training.
Paul delivered the training with an excellent balance of professionalism, clarity, and approachability. He explained each concept in detail, ensuring that everyone in the group understood both the theory and the practical application of the techniques. His teaching style was engaging and interactive, encouraging participation while also creating a safe space where questions were welcomed and answered thoroughly.
One of Paul’s greatest strengths is how he links the training to real-life scenarios. He made sure we could see the relevance of each method in a care setting, helping us understand not just what to do, but why it works. The role-play and demonstrations were especially useful, giving us confidence in using de-escalation strategies before considering physical interventions.
Paul also emphasised safety—both for staff and for service users—reminding us of the importance of respect, communication, and professionalism at all times. His calm and supportive manner made the training feel less intimidating, even when we were practicing more physical elements of PMVA.
Overall, I left the course feeling more confident, knowledgeable, and well-prepared to manage challenging behaviours in a safe and compassionate way. Paul is an outstanding trainer, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing PMVA training.
Paul Whitmore was an excellent teacher. He demonstrated strong knowledge of his subject, clear communication skills, and a genuine commitment to his students’ success. His teaching style was both engaging and supportive, making learning a positive and impactful experience
Paul demonstrated strong subject knowledge and an in-depth understanding of behavioral approaches in care work. He provided clear explanations and used relevant examples that reflected real-life challenges faced by workers. His expertise helped participants connect theory to practice.
It was a very insightful training. Paul the trainer is very experienced, knows his craft and makes the whole process easy to understand and practice. It was overall a very wonderful experience.
Paul Whitmore was great.His training was well explained and he answered all our questions. He is the best trainer ever because l learned a lot and he kept cracking jokes along the way which made the team very attentive
I attend a fire marshell training with Paul Whitemore, It was a wonderful session with Paul whitemore, very useful practical task, feel more confident after the session. Understanding well also practical session was so useful for me, how is task carried out during fire. Enjoyed the session. Paul was well prepared. Thank you.
Attended fire safety with Paul Whitmore , very good training and lots of important information given by trainer. Really enjoyed myself , and it will benefit me going forward, thanks Paul!
It’s been awesome and very interesting experience.Learning new skills to deal with dangerous situations and de-escalate in different ways a problem, Paul W has been an excellent instructor showing what 20 years of experience looks like.
What an absolute fantastic course. It's presented so professionally and offers so much. Not only have I learned new skills but also learned more about myself. Paul was friendly and extremely helpful and went away feeling so much more equipped to do my job.
Hi we really like the this training and which helps us a lot in terms of our work, Paul whitmore is a great trainer and his teaching skills are amazing and it was easily understandable. I’m really happy to be part of this training session.
Had an Amazing training session with Paul whitmore. The Fire Marshal training was informative and engaging. It provided a clear understanding of the responsibilities involved in fire safety, evacuation procedures, and risk assessment.
The session struck a good balance between theory and practical demonstrations, which helped reinforce key safety principles.
The session struck a good balance between theory and practical demonstrations, which helped reinforce key safety principles.
Today we were trained by Paul Whitmore, the training was very informative,and empowering. The trainer was friendly and clear in delivering the Fire Marshall training. Learnt quite a lot
We had such a fantastic time at Glynn House! We truly enjoyed ourselves, and the training was just amazing. The teacher was incredibly skilled and had a great way of connecting with everyone, making the experience even more enjoyable. We felt so welcomed and supported!
It was a beautiful experience. I learnt a lot with Mr Paul. He’s a good teacher.
Paul was an excellent trainer straight to the point, had a few laughs and made it fun to learn. was very efficient and easy to understand what he was explaining.
Paul is a very good teacher, straight to the point no messing around. Very efficient and was able to understand what he was explaining. Also very funny and made the training somewhat enjoyable to be at. Thanks Paul Whitmore 🙂
The training was insightful, practical, and well-delivered. I gained useful skills I can apply right away. Highly recommend! Thank you Paul Whitmore for the impactful training.
Paul Whitmore trainer- an amazing trainer, very inspiring to others and always respect boundaries. Very lucky to be able to be trained by him, very helpful!
Great session of positive behaviour support with Paul Whitmore, A very thorough session, I have learnt lots of new information that will stick with me due to this session being delivered in a way that I will remember. Lots of practical, very engaging and packed with lots of information! I recommended Paul.
Paul Whitmore was professional, energetic and super impactful with his training. I learned a great deal from this session and will sure be using it to become better at my job.
I recently attended Paul’s training on Positive Behaviour Support, and it was truly outstanding. Paul is not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly engaging in his delivery. He explained complex concepts in a clear and relatable way, using real-life examples that made the information easy to understand and apply.
The session was well-structured and interactive, with plenty of opportunities for questions, group discussions, and practical activities. I particularly appreciated how Paul emphasized the importance of understanding the root causes of behaviour and focusing on proactive, person-centred approaches.
What stood out most was Paul’s passion for the topic and his genuine commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals through positive, respectful support strategies. I left the session feeling more confident, informed, and inspired to apply PBS in my work.
I highly recommend Paul’s training to anyone working in care, education, or support services.
The session was well-structured and interactive, with plenty of opportunities for questions, group discussions, and practical activities. I particularly appreciated how Paul emphasized the importance of understanding the root causes of behaviour and focusing on proactive, person-centred approaches.
What stood out most was Paul’s passion for the topic and his genuine commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals through positive, respectful support strategies. I left the session feeling more confident, informed, and inspired to apply PBS in my work.
I highly recommend Paul’s training to anyone working in care, education, or support services.
I attended a ligature awareness training today and found it really informative and practical. The trainer Paul W. was excellent—clear, supportive, and knowledgeable. I now feel much more confident in spotting risks and responding to emergencies. A very valuable session for anyone working in support or care!
Paul is one in a million best trainer we've ever had. He made the training easier and easily to understand. Tnx Paul W
Very detailed training of PBS training by Mr. Paul Whitmore. Paul was very informative and kept the training interesting and providing very useful information through out.
Paul whitmore brilliant trainer learned a lot over the last two days very knowledgeable. Thank you
Did 2 day training in safe hold would highly recommend learning a lot. Thanks you.
Aliah
Aliah
Had Paul Whitmoore, amazing training, great knowledge and supported us very well !
The trainer Paul is very informative and willing to help with any questions you put to him
Paul Has been a great trainer ,a lot has been learnt from his teaching.
Paul whitmore is fantastic and very knowledgeable. He explained the fire martial training clearly and concisely. It was easy to stay engaged with the content and we were given regular breaks.
The training was truly an eye-opener,I thoroughly enjoyed every part of it. I now feel confident in applying everything that was taught by the instructor, Paul.
The tutor (Paul) was quite good and I really enjoyed the class. The training will be very helpful in assistance of residents when it’s undeniably needed. I enjoyed the lessons and the class was worth the time.
Attended Venepuncture training today. The trainer Maxine appeared to be really knowledge on the subject matter and was also really personable. Learnt alot in today session and feel really confident moving forward. Dont always feel that way when attending training. However, Maxine was really good and making us feel welcome and confident in are roles.
care training courses
At Orchard Rock, we’re a UK-based training provider specialising in the health & social care sector. We offer high-quality customised courses that meet the real-world needs of both learners and employers. By putting learners first, we deliver training that’s practical, engaging, and led by experienced professionals who understand the industry inside out.
We don’t just follow standards—we raise them. Our courses are regularly refreshed to reflect industry developments and learner feedback, ensuring they stay relevant, effective, and impactful.
And our impact goes beyond the classroom. We actively partner with local communities, support development initiatives, and work to widen access to vocational education. Whether you’re upskilling your team or launching a new career, we’re here to help you grow. Through every programme, we empower people and help strengthen the sectors we proudly serve.
Health & Social Care Training
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We can deliver training that is tailored to meet the needs of your service
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