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What We Do and Who It Is Doing It

The pioneering work we have been engaged in for nearly two decades can be broken down into the four main headings below.

Behind each one is a wide range of sub-topics and titles that cover so many aspects of teaching, learning and leadership and that are linked to some amazing practitioners who make a real difference to the way schools do things. (And if you need a bit more information about what these topics entail please click here to go to our'Glossary of Topics' page.)

And remember, these are just general headings. We have the flexibility and depth of experience to match our expertise to your needs exactly  - what we call our Pick 'n' Mix facility - so please let us know what you need. If you don’t ask, you don’t get…

Click on the headings below to see what we do and who does what.

Glossary of Topics
Glossary of Topics

The Challenge of Educational Leadership
Leadership is about people, change and bravery. Everything else is administration. Find out how we can help develop the great leaders that the world of education needs. Themes covered here include: Creating the Learning School, Leading the Learning School, Team Building and Middle Management, Mentoring, Leading Change, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Coaching, Leadership and Culture, School Self Evaluation and BSF

The Best in Teaching and Learning
A wealth of great ideas and practical strategies covering many aspects of what goes on in the classroom to help children learn and teachers teach. Find out the many ways we can help you become a genuine 21st century learning school. Themes covered here include: Learning, Motivation, Thinking, Behaviour, Assessment, Music for Learning & Motivation, Technology for Learning, Creativity, Risk Taking, Ofsted Preparation, Lesson Planning, Good to Outstanding, Questioning, New & Thematic KS3 Curriculum

Bringing Out Their Best
There's more to children doing well in the classroom than simply great teaching and there is more to children's achievement than simply doing well in the classroom. Find out who we can help you bring the best out of your young people in many ways. Themes covered here include: World of Work & Success Skills, Self Esteem, Getting the Best from Boys, Getting More from Black Boys, Personality Profiling, Presentation Skills, Understanding White Working Class Students, SEN and EAL

What Every Teacher Should Know
From thinking skills to neuroscience, there is so much that can add to a teacher's toolkit that will help them bring the best out of their children and themselves. Find out what we have to offer to change the way you approach teaching and learning forever. Themes covered here include: The Learning Brain, P4C, Transition, Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom, Every Child Matters, Inclusivity, G&T, NLP, Community Cohesion, SEAL, Awe & Wonder, Drama for Learning