Just what does the learning brain need and what can you do to help? What is going on between their ears when the learning doesn't seem to happen? What is the truth about emotional intelligence, self-esteem and learning? What is the neuroscience of underachievement? Is Ritalin the answer? Or simply better educated parents?
Dr Andrew Curran is a practising paediatric neurologist and neurobiologist who is also committed to using his extraordinary knowledge of the workings of the human brain to make a difference in the educational experience of all young people.
He has been involved with Manchester University's Department of Education, developing research ideas looking at the use of emotional literacy in our classrooms.
More recently he has conducted work exploring the processing of reward in the human brain. He believes passionately in the importance of understanding the individual, connecting with them emotionally and leading them into self directed learning. His book, the Little Book of Big Stuff about the Brain (published by Crown House Publishing) is recognised as one of the leading books about understanding brain based learning and the importance of emotional literacy in our classrooms and in our lives.
His most recent book, Get Off the Sofa by Crown House Publishing is as clear a take on your health as you can ever hope to get. Endorsed by Ricky Tomlinson it is designed to grab hold of you and lead you into healthier living.
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Andrew will work with you to help answer many of the questions teachers have but don't know who to ask - questions about the nature of learning, special needs from the neurological point of view, the neuroscience of behaviour and much more - a Q & A session with him is something to behold!
On top of that, Andrew is a talented and internationally 
recognised presenter both to live audiences and on television where he was a main presenter on BBC3’s Make My Body Younger. He is an electrifying, controversial, challenging and very entertaining speaker.
Recent feedback from happy clients about Andrew have included:
- It was a pleasure at this conference to find a speaker so popular that the audience begged him to return next year
- We had Andrew Curran for an inset the other month he was awesome, v interesting guy who totally knew what he was talking about, very informative, funny and I learnt loads from him :-)
- The information given was stimulating and thought provoking. I love that it gave me some 'scientific' backing to many of the things I have held closely and felt passionate about when teaching children and adults alike
- Andrew Curran made sense of complex science and instintive emotional stuff
- Thank you for your AWESOME contribution to our conference which was extremely well received
- Andrew Curran was brilliant both in terms of content and delivery - what an excellent role model for teachers!
- It was a real privilige to be informed and stimulated by him and to have beliefs and practice reinforced
- Inspirational breath of fresh air! Not the same old stuff!
- As a "bottom end" teacher i.e. Reception and KS1 I feel we are looked on as less "intelligent" than KS 2, 3 or 4 teachers. Maybe because we only deal with small numbers and easy words? You have affirmed that what we do at "the bottom end" in nurturing, caring and social and emotional development is worthwhile. You have inspired me to try different ideas, new possibilities for the future and be more confident in my own ideas and ability. Thank you for bringing us your vision and energy today
So, why not book Andrew for an Event with your staff or governors (Andrew delivers Events for early years, primary, secondary and further education).
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To check on Andrew's availability please call the Independent Thinking office on 0844 589 0490 or e-mail us at learn@independentthinking.co.uk. Please note: Due to the nature of Andrew's work at Alder Hey Children's Hospital he is ordinarily unable to accept work that is more than three hours away from his home in Cheshire. We understand that this is disappointing but we're sure you can understand his priority is the important work he is doing in children's healthcare.
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Andrew's prices are as follows: |
| £1,995 |
Full Day INSET/Conference |
| £1,325 |
Half Day INSET/Conference |
| £995 |
1-Hour Conference Address |
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Travelling expenses, accommodation costs (if required), and VAT are also charged |
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For our other Associates' prices, corporate Event prices or further information on expenses please click here |
Andrew's CRB number is 001333276791 issued 13th August 2011.
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