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TESTIMONIAL 1

“I and other colleagues in the school that have attended several IntrepiData courses have always gained a great deal from them. What we have learnt has made our own work easier, more efficient and has produced better quality information available in our school. This has been used by staff to improve the quality of their teaching, leading to better levels of learning and achievement for the children.  IntrepiData courses … are delivered in a pleasant and helpful way that always puts the needs of the learner at the heart of the courses. I have no hesitation in recommending IntrepiData courses to colleagues in other schools. Try them, you will not be disappointed!”

Steve Riches, Deputy Headteacher, Highams Park School

TESTIMONIAL 2

West Lothian Council

Social Policy Information Team

Eagle Brae Depot

Ladywell

Livingston

EH54 6AG

Reference: Fen Scott (IntrepiData)

To whom it may concern

I first met Fen Scott in May 2006 when I attended an Excel Pivot table course. Every aspect of the course worked well. The course content was well structured and clearly delivered, materials were clear & easy to follow & all examples were made available on electronic media. Fen’s style and good humoured delivery help to ensure that the content is communicated effectively.

My work involves manipulating large volumes of topic data (e.g. for deprivation, crime, health etc.) which are made available via the Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics website in comma separated format. The data relate to all 6501 ‘datazones’ in Scotland and each topic dataset may contain dozens of coded variables, metadata for which are issued in a separate file. In order to use this effectively I need to extract key variables for the 211 datazones in Authority or for settlement groupings.

I was aware that Fen also delivered training in Visual Basic for Excel & offers consultancy and development services. I therefore asked Fen to look at ways to automate the work I was undertaking manually in cutting and pasting & labelling data selections. Fen was able to understand and even demonstrate how this could be achieved immediately. He delivered the first part of the automated solution (extracted and labelling the West Lothian data from all Scottish data files), extremely quickly and this has worked as requested ‘out of the box’.

The second part of the development which provides a ‘front end’ area & data selection tool was delivered in a similar professional manner and again has performed as required with no subsequent problems.

Fen Scott offers a highly professional service which is efficiently delivered and highly effective. I would recommend the service which Fen offers to anyone, and am happy to be contacted at any time.

Bob Stead, Senior Policy Development Officer, Social Policy Information Team, Eagle Brae, Livingston

Tel: 01506-775724

Fax: 01506-775754

Email: Bob.Stead@WestLothian.gov.uk

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