Roy Leighton is one of the most inspiring speakers in education today, not only because of the genuinely useful and practical nature of his advice for schools but also because he talks to an audience as real life, living, loving human beings.
Or, in the words of one delegate recently:
'He should be bottled and consumed frequently!'
A star of stage and screen in his own right including a major role in the BBC TV programme Confidence Lab, Roy has worked in education for many years with the whole range of sectors of the educational world from the disaffected to supremely able – that is for teachers as well as for the children!
Creativity, motivation, learning styles, self esteem and confidence, communication and value creation are all areas in which Roy excels and has successfully led Events for Independent Thinking Ltd from day-long INSET sessions, student workshops, parent evenings and conference addresses.
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Imagine 300 hundred teachers in a conference hall singing a Medieval song in a round and you’ll get an idea of how Roy works, never failing to inspire and entertain.
He has lost count of the number of hugs he has received after his sessions!
Roy also brings with him experience of working in the world of business at a very high level too with companies such as BP.
Here are some recent evaluations from clients about Roy's work, starting with an extract from a letter to Roy from a headteacher:
- It would be impossible to calculate the scale of the difference your work makes, or to determine how long it will last. I wuld suggest massive and enduring
- Roy was engaging, entertaining and informative and delivered important messages regarding personal responsibility for learning. These messages were delivered with significant impact and demanded personal reflection from audience members in both sessions. Staff who attended the session were very impressed with Roy’s delivery and also the reference to the changing world we live in and the significance of developing multiple intelligences. Following both sessions students were positive and came out talking about all that had taken place, not just the rude stuff either! I was very impressed to see one boy in particular jumping and clapping and pointing to the 'drainpipe down his pants' who some months ago told me that he was “quite frankly insulted” by being selected for a mentoring group.
- Roy's performance was stunning! I cannot remember ever enjoying a conference so much
- So inspirational and re-assuring
- Feel like going out to do something fantastic - Thanks
- WOW - a fantastic opportunity for any NQT! Thank you very much - Roy was inspirational!!
- I have to confess that for me personally the event started very slowly and found myself thinking what else I ought to be doing and considered making my excuses for an early exit. I am so glad I didn't. Your sessions either side of lunch were without doubt the most informative, original, intuitive and enjoyable training seminars I have ever attended.
- I feel like I'm now inspired and motivated to change and teach these pupils
- Naughty but nice - more please
- Just wanted to say a huge 'thank you' for coming to our school and doing the staff INSET - it was amazing to see so many people inspired and motivated. The afternoon session with Year 13 was a great follow-on from what you did with them last year and my tutor group found it sparked their enthusiasm again. It must be hard to find the energy and enthusiasm to pass on this kind of stuff with such belief at the moment, but it was great!
- I feel like I'm just on the verge of something significant. I want to be a fantastic teacher, I think I can be. Today I think will help me go forward with strength and hopefully change the world
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- People who benefited from Roy have also enjoyed Ian Gilbert
To make contact with Roy or to check out his availability please call the Independent Thinking office on 0709 239 9617 or e-mail us at learn@independentthinking.co.uk
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