Melvel Training was set up in 2009 by Mel Vella, with a focus on raising awareness about substances and providing access to bespoke drug awareness training for all sectors.
Melvel Training’s Key Successes to Date:
Drug awareness training for corporate organisations
Drug awareness training in schools
Devising and implementing tailor made drug awareness and brief advice courses to the Police, Housing Association and Outreach workers across Nottingham, work commissioned by the Crime and Drug Partnership
Developing e-learning courses for managers and employees about Drug Awareness in the Workplace
Health and wellbeing talks to corporate organisations
Articles around health and wellbeing
Teacher training in drug awareness and education
Inspirational talks in schools
Guest speaker at Vision Development Consultant’s Women’s Think Tank
Asked to deliver an alcohol workshop at the Girls and Gangs conference, Nottingham
Leadership Training with businesses
Peer mentoring drug awareness project for Embrace in Community
Mel’s Best Bits:
A qualified teacher with 7 years experience in the UK and 2 years in Malta
Created and facilitated training courses to teachers, and to serving and retired Police Officers within the UK, Falkland Islands, and the Royal Military Police, so they could deliver drug education in schools
Trained by Nottinghamshire County Council to be an Inspector for School Improvement Services, quality assuring schools’ drug policies and advising on drug policy writing
Rewrote a drug education resource, bringing it national credibility and establishing it within service schools, based abroad
Trained in basic counselling skills and to run consultation and focus groups
Female Ambassador for Women in Business, in the East Midlands
Associate member of the CIPD, awarded the CIPD Branch Prize in 2002.
What People Are Saying
'Melanie was very approachable and contributed to a relaxed and comfortable learning environment.'
Leanne, Community Protection Officer, Nottingham
'I recruited Mel to the role of training Manager while I was the CEO of DARE a charity providing drugs education in Schools. It was one of the best recruitments I have made in a career spanning over 40 years. She bought genuine flair, energy and charm to a demanding role. She helped to develop new programmes for Secondary schools and worked tirelessly to extend the reach of the charity. I cannot speak too highly of Mel.
Her knowledge of the drugs education field is second to none.'
Alistair Lang, former CEO, DARE UK
‘The training was well received by those members of the Military Police who attended, essentially due to the ability of Melanie to converse with the NCOs and to ensure that all topics were efficiently and effectively taught. As a result of her professionalism, all those who attended were successful in its completion, which is in no doubt accredited to Melanie’s professionalism, approach, and personality, for which full appreciation is given.’
Robinson RM MBE SSgt, CRed Co-Ord (Germany)
'Now I have had a drug awareness course I will be more aware of drug users and less ignorant towards them, as I now have more knowledge around the subject.'
Sophie, Police Officer Nottinghamshire Police
‘Her thorough preparation and professional approach has deservedly earned the respect of those she has trained.’
Alvin Cable, former Police Constable, Nottinghamshire Police
'It is indeed my pleasure to recommend Mel Vella. We have known each other for many years, whilst working together both for the same and different companies. Mel is indeed an expert within her field, with a great talent of appearing to keep it simple, whilst not losing any of its importance, thus possessing great communication skills, no matter what the audience or challenge. I recommend MV with the greatest of confidence.'
Ian Wilson Director ONE IW
‘We were most impressed with her knowledge and commitment and I know she has provided an excellent role model for our service policemen and women who will now go into our schools to deliver the DARE programme.'
Major General DR Bill, British Forces
'Thank you so much for taking the time to come out to me and provide the drug awareness training. I found it extremely useful and it will definitely inform my future practice when working with this particular client group. I enjoyed the varied learning styles you incorporated and felt it was pitched at just the right level. I would definitely be very interested in any future training or workshops you have planned.'
Senior Counsellor Nottingham Rape Crisis Centre
'Thank you Mel
I was impressed with your teaching. You obviously have a good understanding of working with people in this area and I aspire to get myself up to date and back into practice.'
Kathy, Outreach Worker
'Good choice of resources used. Very clear and easy to follow'
Natalie, Community Protection Officer, Nottingham
'Mel Vella is not only an expert in her field, but is highly skilled in adapting the training to meet individual needs and challenges of organisations, by ensuring the training can be transferred seamlessly to the workplace.
It’s always a pleasure to have you training at Vision.'
Vision Development Consultants Ltd
'Mel is a highly professional trainer who is excellent at adapting according to purpose and audience. She has up-to-date subject knowledge and the skills with which to impart this knowledge. She is supportive towards colleagues and is respected by all those with whom she works. I would have no hesitation in recommending Mel, as she is motivated and enthusiastic and excels in her field.'
Tiffany Gorski Healthy Schools coordinator, Garibaldi College