That Godfather of motivation theory, Frederick Herzberg, has a powerful quote about employee (and I'd argue it applies to our children and families too) engagement, 'If you want people to do a good job, give them a good job to do.' Agency is fundamental to this. Agency is … [Read more...] about Building Greater Agency
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Learning Awards Gold Winner
The Learning Performance Institute (LPI), with thousands of members worldwide, is the global membership body for learning professionals, having continually led the field in workplace learning and development since 1995. Each year the LPI each year host their 'Learning … [Read more...] about Learning Awards Gold Winner
Learning Awards 2021 Finalist
Delighted to discover today, that my work in partnership with Accrington Academy and educational charity Curious Minds North West on 'The Uncertainty Principle' has been shortlisted for the Learning Awards 2021 in the People Development Programme of the Year (Public Sector) … [Read more...] about Learning Awards 2021 Finalist
Teach Secondary Awards Winners 2020
Delighted that my work with Accrington Academy & Curious Minds designing and facilitating 'The Uncertainty Principle' has won the CPD category in Teach Secondary Awards 2020. Uncertain Times The trigger for this programme was 18th … [Read more...] about Teach Secondary Awards Winners 2020
WYSIATI A Thinking Tool For Stressed Times…
I had cause to recently revisit Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman’s profoundly important study of human behaviour, Thinking, Fast and Slow. Like all the best books in this field, it speaks to the reader in all of their many different roles including potentially … [Read more...] about WYSIATI A Thinking Tool For Stressed Times…
Finalist for Teach Secondary Awards
The Teach Secondary 2020 finalists have been announced. It was great to discover that my professional learning programme with Accrington Academy staff during lockdown, 'The Uncertainty Principle', has been selected as one of the finalists in the CPD category. The programme … [Read more...] about Finalist for Teach Secondary Awards
‘Becoming Educated’ podcast
I had the pleasure of spending an hour back at the start of June with Darren Leslie, a teacher and leader with huge passion for education and improving teaching. Darren hosts a podcast entitled, 'Becoming Educated' and he has been prodigious during lockdown, interviewing a whole … [Read more...] about ‘Becoming Educated’ podcast
Investing in Staff Wellbeing
Here is the link to the article on investing in staff wellbeing that I've written that will be appearing in both Headteacher Update and SecEd this month. In an era of unprecedented uncertainty, with no end in sight, investing in well-being in our schools is key to … [Read more...] about Investing in Staff Wellbeing
ResearchEd Norwich Session
Here is the recording of my session at ResearchEd Norwich on 20th June. I was really looking forward to this event, as I attended the school, Notre Dame High School, that was the venue. Sadly, due to Covid, running the day as a traditional conference was impossible. However, … [Read more...] about ResearchEd Norwich Session
Professional Learning online
Since the advent of Covid and it's massive impact on schools, more and more communication is being conducted remotely via Zoom, Teams and the like. Indeed there is the likelihood that professional learning will be continue online through the Autumn and beyond. Online … [Read more...] about Professional Learning online