Basalt Solutions Ltd

How you respond to serious complaints and allegations says everything about who you are. We help schools, higher education institutions and not-for-profits conduct investigations involving staff, young people and children with integrity and compassion. From student-on-student bullying to allegations against staff or volunteers, we help you do it fairly through professional development, coaching and an independent investigation service. Basalt Solutions is owned and operated by kiwis Tim and Natalie Sterne. Tim is a former detective sergeant with a background as a teacher. He has led responses to every type of serious crime and investigations into corruption, misconduct and insider threats across the public and private sectors. Natalie is a teacher with experience working as a Professional Practice Lecturer. Our flagship professional development workshops are: - Investigation Leadership - Investigative Interviewing With a focus on the basic principles of natural justice and the mechanics of investigation skills, our workshops have been described by participants as the best PD they’ve had in years. Our on-demand coaching service provides you with real time support when you need it, without having to call in lawyers and risk unnecessary escalation. Our specialist independent investigation service can be delivered in person or remotely. We fill the gap where the required response is beyond what your team can handle but you don’t want to be bringing in lawyers. For some matters we recommend you engage us alongside an employment lawyer for a response that ensures positive engagement. We specialise in working with schools, tertiary institutions and not-for-profits like churches, parachurch organisations and charitable trusts. Visit us at basaltsolutions.com