"An understanding of the resources material, how they work, how to get started but essentially how to ensure that the curriculum has educational purpose. Interesting to see the planning materials in use i.e. linked to Karen’s work on ‘Take 1 picture’."
"Linking breadth of study to skills, to map in the future plans."
"I found the idea of using art as stimulus for creative thinking, and cross curriculum planning interesting."
"A great opportunity to spend quality time to think about our school context and be inspired before embarking on what is a daunting task. You’ve made it seem much more manageable."
"Everything! From reaffirming what we already knew/did and giving us so many ideas to take back to school helped us to realise how easy it is!"
"Andy Meller's workshop was particularly useful with lots of ideas, suggestions for practical activities in the classroom."
"Lots of ideas to use immediately in the classroom. Karen's take a picture ideas were very useful."
"Being able to free up time in the curriculum to allow the curriculum to be more creative."
"Clarity of how to start planning - identifying drivers and building topics around this to fit with school context."
"The whole thing!"
"Enthusiasm of the presenters and the creativity ideas to take back to school."
"It has been on extremely thought provoking conference. Galvanised my thinking and re-assured me that we have gone in the right direction."
"Very stimulating and engaging. Thoroughly enjoyed the 2-day course and listening to Chris, Andy and Karen talk."
"I really enjoyed the 2 days, very valuable. Looking forward to sharing this with the team!"
"2 days very well spent, leaving me knowing I can launch this approach with full understanding and lead my school."
"Extremely informative and inspiring. All the workshops were worthwhile and beneficial."
"Enjoyable experience and all of the team were professional and friendly, giving good advice to consider."
"Very professional and thought provoking."
"I feel better equipped to review and re-design our whole school curriculum and feel inspired and motivated to get on with it."
"Fabulously interesting - a brilliant conference. Thank you!"