Ever wished that school could be more about learning and less about, well, school?

Then Zoe Elder and her 'Full-On Learning' approach will help you remember why you came into the classroom in the first place as well as inspire you to want to stay there for longer.

Whether it’s running groups of G&T learners, working with school leaders or helping classroom teachers come to grips with PLTS, SEAL or whatever it is that the government is throwing our way, Zoe specialises in ‘Full-On Learning’. As one client said recently about one of her sessions:

“I did warn you...Zoe doesn’t do ‘slow’! In addition to making us think, she has also given us a master-class on presentation skills.”

Zoe was one of the youngest teachers to become an AST and is currently Gifted and Talented Manager in the South West of England where her remit includes managing learner-led initiatives, students conferences, teacher research projects, leading a team of ASTs, learner voice, with a good dose of PLTS and AfL for good measure. All with a focus on moving learners and teachers into top gear and really re-energising and reinvigorating what goes on in schools.

She is also a consultant and speaker for NACE (National Association for Able Children)as well as speaking at national conferences to get the best out of all learners.

Recent feedback on Zoe's work includes:

• Using Zoe Elder has focused the school’s attention on what is really important - learning. Incredibly well thought-out, up to date and relevant to the needs of the school, the staff really welcome Zoe’s input as it always has impact. Some people just tell you what to do, Zoe makes you think, so you want to do something. The difference is subtle-but so crucial in getting genuine change
• Working with Zoe has been better than I could have hoped for from an INSET session. She has given us creative strategies to employ in the classroom, suggestions of developing skills alongside subject knowledge, advice on different areas but most of all, the time to think. Thank you.
• As a result of this...I will try and implement at least 3 of these ideas in my teaching so that I can give pupils more ownership to an idea/ scheme of work. In doing so, I can now consider which strategies can be used to reduce barriers to problem solving...enlightening. Thank you!

Full-On Learning, in Zoe's own words, 'infects teachers with an absolute trust and excitement in all young people’s capacity, ability and willingness to deliver remarkable learning; is a beautiful challenge for all teachers to become the co-architects of the ideal learning environment with their students and supports teachers in developing and exercising the fundamental tools of learning - confidence, curiosity and humour - for themselves and for young people.'

And if that doesn't inspire to be even better in your classroom, you must be in the wrong job.

Zoe's CRB number is 001276814155 issued 21st April 2010.

• For Zoe's prices click here
• People who benefited from Zoe have also enjoyed Jim Smith

So, if you're for some 'full-on learning' across your whole school then please call the Independent Thinking office on 0844 589 0490 or e-mail us at learn@independentthinking.co.uk

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