Nigel wrote:I can't do any of this without the IAM status, as thats what few qualifications I have are, DSA approved IAM senior observer, so I ask you again...how are the IAM rolling over by trying to allow people to help others ?
Sorry, Nigel, my earlier post may have appeared to be a flippant answer...not intended that way; merely pointing out that one can train people outside the warm embrace of the IAM.
I was not/am not saying that "the IAM (is)rolling over by trying to allow people to help others". I am saying that they are submitting (unnecessarily in my view) to supervision by the DSA which will (sooner rather than later) result in the over-regulation of the voluntary sector as it now stands.
Compulsory testing (and retesting) - at a fee no doubt - is on the cards. Result? Fewer Observers. Tighter rules and regs. on what an Observer may do/say/teach will demotivate them further. Ever wondered why there are so few 'volunteer' CBT and DAS instructors?
Best, B