Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of hosting Plus One Learning Cycles celebration events at two great primary schools in Merseyside - Christ Church CE Primary School, in Bootle, and St Charles' Catholic Primary School.These events mark the end of a two-term cycle of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Growth: Plus One Learning Cycles in Merseyside Schools
Protected: Balfron Survey
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Leveraging the Power of Feedback
Creating a Culture for Growth Feedback is an essential component of personal and professional growth. Over the last eighteen months, I have been working with leaders at all levels across the UK to refine their approach to feedback. In school and college settings, the way … [Read more...] about Leveraging the Power of Feedback
Leveraging the Power of Teacher Collaboration
Over the past week, I’ve had the privilege of attending a number of ‘Plus One Learning Cycles’ celebration events in primary and secondary schools across the UK. These events mark the culmination of a two-term professional learning programme designed to harness the power of … [Read more...] about Leveraging the Power of Teacher Collaboration
‘Plus One’ Learning Cycles – Pinehurst Primary School
“Is our teaching maximising its impact on the learning of children? If not, how can we refine what we are doing? In these stretched times, carving the time to pause and ask ourselves these questions is more important than ever. By doing so, we can maximise the growth of the … [Read more...] about ‘Plus One’ Learning Cycles – Pinehurst Primary School
What is it to feel valued as a professional?
What do teachers, leaders, and teaching assistants need to feel valued as professionals? And how can answering this question help ensure that schools are inspiring, supportive places to work every day? For the past eight years, I’ve been gathering feedback from two main … [Read more...] about What is it to feel valued as a professional?
The Power of Noticing
'We thought you were seventy!' said the boys on the side of the pool. That wasn't the feedback I was expecting, or in all honesty seeking, as I clambered out exhausted after what I thought had been an energetic swimming session. Let me explain. Since I knackered my foot … [Read more...] about The Power of Noticing
Going Deeper Podcasts and Books
I've been asked over the years to pull together a list of podcasts and books... This is an evolving list that I'll update, as and when I have time. Bill Strickland podcast talking about his ‘cathedral building’ work in inner city Pittsburgh using the creative arts to … [Read more...] about Going Deeper Podcasts and Books
World Education Summit 2024
World Education Summit organised by Osiris Educational brings together more than four hundred speakers from across the globe. The event is akin to an educational virtual Glastonbury, with sessions running across thirteen stages over four days. Here are the sessions I'll be … [Read more...] about World Education Summit 2024
The Imperative of Learning
Really looking forward to speaking at Institute of Sales Professionals webinar on 21st September 2022. 9am (UK time). In this webinar, I'll be examining the huge benefits that learning can bring to teams and their performance, as well as the vulnerability that comes from being … [Read more...] about The Imperative of Learning