We just don't teach . . . we teach people to save lives
White Rose Training in Leeds is one of Yorkshire's leading local independent first aid and mental health training companies, catering to various industries and businesses across Yorkshire and beyond.
Here's an overview of our key offerings and services:
- Industry-Compliant Courses: White Rose Training delivers industry-compliant first aid, mental health and safety courses, ensuring that participants receive high-quality training that meets regulatory standards and requirements.
- High Quality, Low Cost: We provide high-quality training at affordable prices, making it accessible to businesses, schools, care homes, and other organisations regardless of their size or budget constraints.
- Emphasis on Saving Lives: White Rose Training take pride in not just teaching first aid but also instilling in participants the skills and confidence needed to save lives in emergency situations. This highlights our commitment to empowering individuals with life-saving knowledge and capabilities.
- Experienced Trainers: Their team of experienced trainers brings expertise and practical knowledge to the training sessions, ensuring that participants receive effective instruction and hands-on practice in first aid techniques.
- Onsite Training: White Rose Training offers onsite training options, making it convenient for businesses, schools, nurseries and care homes to arrange for training sessions at their own premises. This can help minimise disruptions and ensure that training is tailored to the specific needs of the organisation.
- Diverse Clientele: We have experience working with a diverse range of clients, including both small and large businesses, schools, nurseries and care homes. This highlights our ability to adapt our training programs to meet the unique requirements of different sectors and industries.
Overall, White Rose Training (Yorkshire) is a trusted provider of first aid training services, committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective training solutions that empower individuals and organisations to respond effectively to emergencies and potentially save lives.
Our Team
Kerry Louise Smith
Operations Director & Trainer
Kerry Louise Smith is the Operations Director and Lead Trainer at White Rose Training Yorkshire. With over 25 years of experience in business and more than 18 years in education and training, Kerry brings a rare combination of commercial insight and teaching expertise to her role.
She is passionate about delivering practical, engaging training that builds real confidence and capability, whether it’s first aid, mental health, or health and safety. Kerry believes learning should be straightforward, supportive, and relevant to everyday life.
In her role as Operations Director, Kerry oversees the smooth running of the business, coordinates training delivery, and supports the wider team to ensure the highest standards are met across every course.
Known for her down to earth approach, high standards, and genuine care for people, Kerry brings both heart and experience to everything she does at White Rose Training Yorkshire.
Ken Creek
Centre Manager and Lead Trainer
Ken Creek's extensive training experience spanning over 15 years, combined with his diverse background in various business environments, makes him a highly qualified and knowledgeable first aid and mental health trainer for White Rose Training.
His teaching ensures that participants receive top-notch training that is not only informative but also enjoyable and empowering.
David Thomas
Trainer and Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)
David Thomas brings a wealth of experience and expertise to White Rose Training, particularly in the realms of education, outdoor activities, and first aid. Leading the Internal Quality Assurance team for White Rose Training, David ensures that the training delivered meets the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.
His oversight contributes to the continuous improvement of training programs and the satisfaction of clients. David's diverse background and practical experience in education, outdoor activities, and first aid make him a valuable asset to White Rose Training. His passion for teaching and commitment to excellence ensure that participants receive good quality training experiences that are informative, engaging, and practical.
Victoria Smith
Freelance Trainer
Victoria is an experienced childcare and education professional with over 15 years in the sector. Alongside her role as CEO overseeing multiple early years settings, she delivers freelance training in areas such as Early Years CPD, first aid, mental health awareness, and building resilience in young people.
With a background as a nursery owner, senior lecturer, and operational director, Victoria’s training style is practical, engaging, and rooted in real-world experience.
Paul Potts
Freelance Trainer
Paul is a freelance trainer with White Rose Training, specialising in Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Leadership. He’s a qualified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor with MHFA England and holds a Level 5 Coaching qualification.
With a rich background in Care, Retail, Hospitality, and the Charity sector, Paul brings over 20 years of experience in Learning & Development. He’s also run men’s mental health support groups, giving him valuable, real-world insight into the challenges people face.
Paul’s people-first approach, combined with his experience in delivering corporate wellbeing strategies, ensures his sessions are supportive, engaging, and grounded in both empathy and expertise.
We come to you!
We can come to your premises at a time and date to suit you.
Occasionally we will travel to any part of the country, but generally we deliver courses in the North of England.
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Over the years, we had delivered emergency first aid at work, paediatric first aid and mental health first aid courses in the following towns and areas in and around Yorkshire.
Baildon, Batley, Bingley, Bradford, Brighouse, Castleford, Cleckheaton, Denholme, Dewsbury, Elland, Farsley, Featherstone, Garforth, Guiseley, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Hebden , Heckmondwike, Hemsworth, Holmfirth, Horsforth, Huddersfield, Ilkley, Keighley, Knottingley, Leeds, Meltham, Mirfield, Morley, Mytholmroyd, Normanton, Ossett, Pontefract, Pudsey, Shipley, Silsden, South Elmsall, South Kirkby and Moorthorpe, Sowerby Bridge, Todmorden, Wakefield, Wetherby, Yeadon, Otley,
Rothwell, Ackworth, Anson, Askern, Barnsley, Bawtry, Brierley, Conisbrough, Dinnington, Doncaster, Edlington, Hoyland, Maltby, Mexborough, Penistone, Rotherham, Sheffield, Stainforth, Stocksbridge, Thorne, Tickhill, Wath upon Dearne, Wombwell, Hatfield, Swinton,
Bedale, Bentham, Boroughbridge, Colburn, Easingwold, Eston, Filey, Grangetown, Grassington, Guisborough, Harrogate, Hawes, Haxby, Helmsley, Ingleby Barwick, Kirkbymoorside, Knaresborough, Leyburn, Loftus, Malton, Masham, Middleham, Middlesbrough, Northallerton, Norton on Derwent, Pateley Bridge, Pickering, Redcar, Ripon, Robin Hood's Bay, Saltburn by the Sea, Scarborough, Selby, Settle, Sherburn in Elmet, Skelton in Cleveland, Skipton, Stokesley, Tadcaster, Thirsk, Thornaby on Tees, Whitby, Yarm, York, Richmond, Stockton on Tees