Click Homer for PARENTS   Page Baby & Child Model Guide click here only £9.99   WARNINGS WE DO NOT RECOMMEND ANY AGENCY THAT APPEARS UPON THIS WARNING LIST ! The following agencies and persons have been the subject of investigative TV, newspaper or magazine jounalism due to either public complaint, or DTI prosecution and so the articles may be of help to you. Click them for details. NAMED & SHAMED A1 B & M Blaze Brian Evans                             BNC  C.P Promotions Classic People Cotswold Model Agency Dean Coles                               Desire Edge Talent Emodel Global Spirit Group GSP Hidden Faces James Cudd Mark Anthony Mark Paul Mark Vella Model Instincts Models Direct Models Inc Models International Model Management UK Open Door Options Talent Group Paul Pimley Peter Azim Philip Foster Platinum Models Prima  Regardez Rendevous Robin Findlay Ruby Mear Models Ltd Shades Spirit Group  Trans Continental Talent UK Model Management Vanity London Wilhelmina Scouting

Established 1995 by model Katie Froud, Alba Model information is recognised by Connexions, Learn Direct and other careers advisory services and organisations worldwide as the UK's only independant Model advice service. With advice about becoming a model, model safety, catwalk, high fashion, editorial, commercial, glamour, legs & parts, character modelling, finding agencies, baby & child Modelling, test shoots, teenage modelling, portfolio & photographers, competitions, plus-size, beauty pageants, modelling abroad, modelling courses, and modelling competitions. The Models' Guide DVD - COMING SOON Alba's latest DVD guide to modelling is set for release in MAY 2008 and will shortly be available to buy online . more...   DO YOU have the YES FACTOR ? sign up - TOP RIGHT free membership for competitions & modelling opportunities. Working alongside the DTI, Equity, BECTU, child protection services and charities, we aim to  protect YOU so join the campaign click here ALERT : Internet scouting companies - We DO NOT recommend ANY online scouting companies offering a free photo shoot for an up front deposit of £50. These money making enterprises will catch you out and YOU will pay a huge sum for pictures that are not needed by agencies. You DO have the right to demand your deposit back within 7 days of payment as this is high pressure DISTANCE SELLING !  click on the Scams to Avoid title at the top of this page and read up on other scams before you part with any money.  BEWARE of poor imitation sites that claim they are or pretend to be linked to or associated with ALBA. Such sites have copied our material and text - but are NOT independant or affiliated to ALBA. If not on our A list Agents pages then we do NOT recommend them - ALBA guides you safely in the right direction of the bona fide agencies, click ‘A List’of Agencies page.  Modelling courses - Model Workshop passes on life skills to many teenagers and young people, plus those aiming high to boost confidence and improve upon soft lifeskills enquiries@themodelworkshop.co.uk   If you or know of someone that could be suffering with eating problems - Beat will help recognise eating disorders http://www.b-eat.co.uk/Home Press & Media: BIG Thanks to those that highlighted this model advice service DTI Agencies Inspectorate: Complaints or questions about agencies: TEL : 0845 955 5105 10.am - 4.pm Mon - Fri Katie Froud is an expert consultant for TV, radio, the media, Connexions, Learn Direct and other careers organisations, schools, colleges & Universities & speaks at Shows in London & Birmingham.