"Practical ideas for the school with examples of them used in 'real' schools."
"Suggestions for active learning, creativity and enterprise."
"Excellent ideas which can be easily used in school."
"Really found all aspects extremely useful. Many very usable ideas to take back to school which really will inspire, motivate and engage children - especially boys in learning"
"Today will directly influence our schools new curriculum."
"Suggestions of practical ideas that we can take back to school to develop creative learning."
"Loved the use of Enterprise in a curriculum."
"Having been quite shy about drama, Andy gave some fab ideas that I could take away and try."
"All extremely useful. Especially outdoor provision as this is something we are in the process of trying to make much better use of."
"The whole thing! Loads of great ideas and a renewed enthusiasm to take risks and allow the children to be children."
“Thought provoking and exciting ideas.”
“Fantastic - cant wait to use lots of these ideas in Inset.”
“Great visual resources. Also good to 'have a go' ourselves!”
“Fantastic, great, easy, practical ideas that we can slot into the curriculum.”
“Loved the practical audience participation.”
“Andy was very entertaining and a pleasure to listen to.”
“Lovely to hear such high value being placed on creativity.”
"All the examples given and demonstrated. I will try them out on Monday onwards!"
"The team building and enterprise will be extremely useful in my planning and teaching."
"Lots of practical and inspirational ideas to take into the classroom."
"Clarification of where to go next with the curriculum."
"Building enterprise and adventure in to the curriculum - practical and manageable suggestions. I now feel more confident about changing the curriculum."
"Real ideas to back up theory which will motivate kids and staff."
"Creative thinking - using simple 5 minute starters and adding a creative challenge to each topic."
"Enterprise - useful ways and excellent examples of how Enterprise can be covered in a meaningful, exciting way."
“Very good pace, excellent delivery and leaving feeling very positive.”
“Thank you Andy for your extra help and support for me and my colleagues during the lunch break.”
“Would like all staff at school to hear what you have to say.”
“Focused, to the point and very motivational - thank you.”
“It has given me so much food for thought, really excellent ideas, backed up with examples. I feel inspired and ready to tackle the challenge of integrating our curriculum.”
“Absolutely fantastic - I am so inspired, great pace, mix of activities/tasks/games/videos etc.”
"Useful tips and activities for the classroom."
"Interesting discussion of theory behind risk taking."
"Explanation of how risks can be safe, but also beneficial to children."
"Great ideas to think about and develop within my own classroom and school."
"Ideas on just being more flexible and not straight jacketed by timetable!"
"The info/ideas on forest schools and the ideas from the Dangerous Classroom."
"Thought provoking; lots of simple ideas to take back into school which will have a positive impact on our own push for 'excellence'."
"Lots of practical ideas to take back and try out."
“Helpful - gave me the confidence to carry on as I am and challenges to improve further.”
“Enjoyed balance of sitting and doing!”
“Brilliant speaker - very inspiring, plus he had carried out examples himself.”
“A very inspirational and thought provoking conference.”
“Excellent course leader who inspired and motivated with credible prior experience.”
“Very informative and well delivered. Andy was a great speaker.”
"Ideas for creative challenges and knowing that it is acceptable to take risks with children."
"Defining a 'dangerous' classroom and how to achieve one!"
"Great ideas for teamwork and outdoor area activities."
"Range of ideas to develop the element of risk taking."
"References/other materials that were highlighted for use in schools. Suggestions for moving school forward were also useful."
"The course has enabled my staff to re-evaluate our non-negotiables and confirm that the changes we have made so far are the right ones."
"All of it! Super ideas that can be used tomorrow in the classroom. Just the right amounts of theory behind the ideas."
"The examples on how activities have been built into a busy school curriculum."
“Very engaging speaker.”
“Brilliant conference - team building ideas especially.”
“Great delivery, interesting and inspiring!”
“As always with Chris Quigley Education, very well delivered and current.”
“Lovely venue.”
“Just excellent.”
"All of it - loved the way it was put into context - related to National Curriculum. Great practical ideas to take away. Enthused and motivated to take risks."
"The practical aspects gave real ideas to use back in the classroom. PowerPoint and resource pack was also extremely useful"
"Practical ideas to take back to school."
"Outdoor learning and creative challenge ideas. Loved the 'scrap store' idea."
"Lots of practical ideas to take into classroom, in particular creative thinking ideas."
"Aspects regarding outdoor play and identifying the meaning of danger in the classroom."
"Setting out risk taking and creativity in such a way that is easily explained to those who do not 'think' or practice in their way."
"Ideas! Lots of really usable brilliant ideas, the kind which are worth their weight in gold."
"Principles which I can see working and I'm already planning to put in place."
"Enterprise - I'm now more able to see how to fit in to what is already happening, rather than 'bolt on'."
“Good balance of practical/theory during the day. Andy Meller was great during the day and created a lovely rapport with everyone.”
“Great course - very enjoyable and well presented.”
“Excellent presenter.”
“Extremely valuable in terms of giving me confidence to continue and develop this kind of practice.”
“Andy Meller was excellent at delivering the course, made it very engaging and relevant. Very enjoyable!”
“Superb! A refreshing course that had me 'hooked' throughout!”