Hello there! My name is Dave Blake and I am a qualified teacher, trainer, youth worker, consultant and speaker with more than 30 years’ experience of working with young people and youth focussed organisations across Europe, Russia, America, the Middle East and back home in the UK. For over a decade I was a Youth Development Officer and training facilitator for a large local authority in south-east England.

In 2012, I launched Kapasun Training & Development with the tandem goals of providing specialist Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE Education) to children and young people, as well as facilitating bespoke training for those working in the youth sector as part of their continuing professional development (CPD).

The Lightbulb Philosophy

Throughout my transformational travels and colourful career, I started to notice three key areas where people, including myself, often experienced a challenge. This led to me developing an educational idea I call, “The Lightbulb Philosophy”.

Sometimes we know where the light switch is but, however hard we flick it, the bulb just won’t come on. There’s maybe something awry with the wiring that needs some specific attention.

On other occasions, all the wiring is connected appropriately, yet we are struggling to locate the light switch. That’s where a little directional support is invaluable.

And sometimes the wiring and switch are all sorted but one little fuse has blown. Yet, once replaced, everything is soon back on track.

What our Clients say

Dave is a knowledgeable trainer who can support your safeguarding training needs, based on extensive experience over many years from a variety of settings. He has a technique of conveying extremely sensitive and up to date, relevant information with humour and professionalism. He has supported our school through a detailed safeguarding audit, run annual safeguarding training for staff and governors of our three-form entry primary school, and has always been available to run ‘top-up/refresher training’ for any new members of staff who have joined us throughout the academic year.

Sarah Carrington Headteacher, Stoughton Infant & Nursey School, Guildford.

We have had Dave, from Kapasun, deliver our whole school safeguarding training for a few years now. We have always found his sessions to be engaging and accessible to all staff. Dave is able to address some difficult topics in a sensitive and informative way that always leaves staff confident and equipped to deal with issues should they arise.

Michelle Wilson Ex-Headteacher, Wyke Primary Academy, Guildford.