“As a teacher of many years experience I recognize good ones when I see them. Tanya Callman is one. She spent a long day guiding a very large group of Local Government Appeals Panelists through the complex and extensive web of the new legislation. Her documentation was impeccable, well laid out and easy to follow. She talked with clarity, holding a rather demanding audience with charm, firmness and amusing anecdotes to ensure that we got through the work. I was really impressed with her teaching skills and classroom management as well as her legal knowledge and the ability to impart this.”
Naomi Greenwood, Camden Appeals Panel
“I expected another day of somebody reading their PowerPoint slides to me whilst I gently slouched lower in my seat to avoid having to answer any questions. Instead my day on School Admissions and Admission Appeals was well paced with questions being answered, or fielded, as appropriate and my interest was maintained by Tanya’s style and knowledge. At the end of the day I had acquired new knowledge, had previous knowledge confirmed and been pointed at references which have helped me to improve my presentation of the Authority’s case.”
Ron Mehta, Authority Appeals Representative
“I thought that Tanya Callman was probably the best facilitator I have heard on this subject from any authority. The day was very constructive and clarified many issues.
Her handouts are excellent and will be very useful reference material. ”
Bob De’ath, Durham IAP
“Many thanks for the training session. It was an outstanding and refreshing training experience. Fast paced, laced with humour. Polished, slick delivery with excellent handling of a very mixed room. A very well paced introduction to all the new changes in legislation. We have had some very mixed training in the past; this was without doubt the best. All down to the exceptional presentation, excellent notes and your delivery. Many thanks. ”
Carole Van Hoffelen, IAP Chair, Lincolnshire LA
“One school is in the process of withdrawing a permanent exclusion and one head teacher commented that this was the best training he has had in 17 years! As I’m sure those whom attended, found Tanya Callman, our speaker engaging, through provoking and inspiring, and we want more of that in Suffolk! ”
Inclusion Co-ordinator, Suffolk County Council
“Excellent course and presentation; could not fault Tanya’s expertise and skills in this area of law.”
Tracy Phillips, Employment and Education Lawyer, Lambeth
“I do not think this session could be improved; excellent all round.”
Local government representative, Haringey
“Thanks again Tanya for a really succinct and practical session. It clarified so many grey areas and issues.”
Irene Vagg, Barrister/Consultant, Croydon Education Appeals Panel Member
“Just to officially feedback that I thought Tanya was absolutely excellent! In my professional life I have heard many people speak, and she is definitely up there with the best. Challenge for me now is to remember it all next week!”
Angela Attah, Panel member for Wandsworth
“Just a note to say what an impressive training you gave to Appeals Panel members in Durham yesterday.
It was very informative but particularly well presented as at no time did I feel bored or wanting to finish; that was the best training I have attended for quite a few years.”