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“Prompts for lesson observations / monitoring and evaluations. Unpicking learning.”
“Giving the opportunity to reflect on the next steps for our school with regards to teaching and learning.”
“The underlying principles of good / outstanding learning.”
“Good link between learning and teaching.”
“User friendly materials that can be used with staff.”
“Clear guidance on how to observe a lesson.”
“The whole of the session was excellent. Particularly AfL and implementation.”
“Today has made me rethink how we define learning in school and has made me rethink where we could go to next.”
“An insight into links between practice and OFSTED.”
“Ideas to move away from lesson standard formats and be more innovative. Key tips on how to attempt to maximise children's learning.”
“Found it all useful because everything is interlinked.”
“Realistic picture of schools, classrooms and OFSTED. Children (outcomes) at the heart of the day.”
“Thank you for putting in the fun element.”
“Thoroughly enjoyable, clear, and remarkably entertaining. Enabled us to gain a clear overview of what to do.”
“Today was an excellent event that I would consider sending other members of my team on.”
“A well presented, inspiring conference.”
“Very thought provoking and inspiring. Excellent, pacy delivery which was very refreshing. Will certainly make me review my own practice and it will really support me in my new role as teacher responsible for teaching and learning.”
“Excellent day. Lots to feedback to staff at school. Thank you.”
“Well worth the journey. Outstanding training.”
“Nearly didn't come all the way from Northampton - glad I did! Have had time to (practically) write 'T+L policy'!”
“Strategic thinking of how to evaluate learning and what to do with this knowledge. Discussion of how to move people on.”
“Breaking down the actual skills of observations / observing.”
“Your view about lessons as an inspector was interesting to listen to.”
“The discussion on learning objectives. I feel that I will be able to change these in our school.”
“Going through the observation process in clear stages making links between teaching and learning was helpful.”
“A very useful conference. Lots of ideas and strategies shared for effective learning. Section on physical productivity was very good.”
“It made me reflect upon my own teaching, especially the clarity of objectives.”
“It helped me with tools to use when I am observing another colleague.”
“How to make judgements about a lesson, rather than just describing it.”
“All of it. It felt like you had either recently visited our school or were in our SLT this week. Everything you spoke about we had discussed needing to change.”
“You have not only given us a starting point, you have also shown us the steps we need to take after that.”
“Highly motivational.”
“Well presented, enjoyable and informative. Elements can be used immediately back at school.”
“First time I have laughed properly in ages - very refreshing!”
“Really interesting, I didn't 'switch off' once!”
“Feedback dialogue and language was helpful as I find that difficult.”
“Clear, concise and based on practical experience.”
“Excellent. Good solid info and advice.”
“Feel inspired to go back to school and implement strategies discussed.”
“Thank you very much. I also appreciate the fact that you let us change dates of the course following my deputy being stuck abroad.”
“Very clear presentation - very well thought through. Relevant to the areas we are working on and provided good starting point for work with other staff.”
“The morning sessions very useful - good ideas to take back to SLT, Governors and staff.”
“Video clips created interested and highlighted issues.”
“Re-focusing on what good teaching/learning is all about, irrespective of 'in' ideas and initiatives imposed on schools.”
“Focused my thoughts on monitoring and quality of learning, especially as my school is just moving towards skill based learning.”
“Clear presentation, backed up with a very good handout. Opportunities built in for reflection.”
“Good links made between teaching, learning and assessment.”
“Thinking about learning and how we define this.”
“Up to date, based on experience and knowledge with a good balance of information and anecdotes.”
“Well worth attending! Will look out for future conferences.”
“Very useful as a new Head Teacher. Will now look our for future courses.”
“I want to go back and share with staff to consolidate our whole school policy.”
“I felt the afternoon gave real clarity to the morning and help to put it in the school context.”
“Chris packs a lot of key messages into the presentation. No time wasted - loved that.”
“Rather than learning just about ‘inspections’ this course has given a whole direction/approach for making T/L at school – very timely for me and a superb framework for sharing with the staff.”
“The first session was very much ‘leadership focused’ - this was really helpful. The final session was also very effective & the video clips were helpful.”
“Learning that those 'in' things in education are not always the right things. Focus should always be what kids are learning and how best we get them to learn.”
“Practical and useful hints and tips, lots of food for thought and time to reflect on what’s happening in school.”
“Excellent presentation at a good pace. Challenged to think about different aspects.”
“Affirming that we do know what is best for our pupils.”
“All. A brilliant presentation, informative and inspirational.”
“To have time and guidance on how to challenge what we do in school. A feeling of liberation from bombardment with 'new' initiatives.”
“Materials very clear, Chris’ delivery was good as it linked to practical aspects of school life. The material will be transferable for use with staff.”
“Challenged to think about what is currently going on in school. Making the links between monitoring/evaluation & OFSTED framework.”
“Information on how to develop successful, creative children. Highly practical, common sense guidance and advice. Opportunity to sharpen my skills as a strategic evaluator!”
“It’s good to hear that we are doing a lot of good things right, but it’s also food for thought for the future.”
“Reinforcing leaders to stick to what’s important not to get logged down in the ‘faffy' bits!”
“Though provoking - excellent explanations.”
“Very good to listen, just the right amount of jesting with knowledge. Good to listen to someone with experience.”
“Very accessible, useful and relevant. Stimulating and excellent ideas for use in school.”
“This is my 3rd conference led by Chris and as on previous occasions, I leave inspired and re-energised. Excellent, thought provoking and relevant.”
“Inspiration ideas on what makes a good lesson.”