| What People Think Of Us
Keynotes
“Many thanks for your excellent presentation and thought-provoking input to our Headteachers conference last week. The evaluations show that everyone valued your session very highly."
Ged Geoghegan, Primary Adviser, Manchester, UK
“Great session. Strategic approach to thinking. Entertaining and with considerable clarity. Thank you.”
Terry Holding, Takapuna School, New Zealand
“An excellent, humoristic lecture which strengthens me for the work that lies ahead. Thank you! PS. The pit is an excellent way of describing a state of mind”
Annika Dolk, Folk High School, Sweden
"Just wanted to say thank you again for providing the delegates at the Teaching Assistants conference yesterday with such an enriching presentation. The feedback from all those present was astounding."
Chris Shipley, CPD Support Staff coordinator, York, UK
Leadership in Business
“Thank you! Today was not only one of the most useful learning opportunities I’ve had, but also one of the most enjoyable. I would recommend you to anyone”
Jeff McCloud, Northumberland Strategic Partnership, UK
“Thoroughly enjoyed the day, learned some fascinating new techniques and like the style and clarity of presentation”
Jonathan Thompson, Laminform Limited, UK
“Presented really well with lots of opportunities to socially construct learning – that was really helpful. Fantastic day, I really don’t think I’ll ever think the same again”
Anon
“The whole day had so many highlights including humour, friendliness and a level that everyone could understand and participate in. Your ideas are practical and sensible”
Carol Jones, Regional Manager, Barclays, UK
Leadership in Education
"Thank you for an awesome day yesterday at the Deputy Headteachers training. You had my attention from start to finish. I am 51 and find innovative ideas challenging but I'm sooo convinced I want to impart such great wisdom to my colleagues."
Vanessa Letley, Lincolnshire, UK
"All highly impressive (Paperwork, presentation, delivery, correspondence)"
Feedback from Osiris courses, UK
“Today has been inspirational. It has made me think about the way in which I work as a leader and focussed my thinking on better ways to work”
Marjorie Charrada, Ashington Children’s Centre, UK
“May I take this opportunity to thank you for a fantastic workshop on Wednesday in York? It’s rare that I get onto a course that makes so much sense and inspires you to want to change the ethos and vision of your school.”
Stephen Holden, St Mary's CE School Deane, Bolton, UK
Outstanding Teaching
"I have found the training day to be the best one I have ever attended! I learnt a lot from James and from his wide-ranging knowledge of so many issues"
Feedback from Osiris courses, UK
"Inspiring. Very funny, laid back. The way he presented the session made it very enjoyable and worthwhile. Lots of knowledge about subject and very enthusiastic"
Feedback from Osiris courses, UK
"I thought James was fantastic and he really challenged me to think about what lifelong learning skills we want to encourage the students to develop. The opportunity to watch a demonstration lesson was also very valuable"
J McCowan, Claremont College, Sydney, Australia
"Thank you so much for an 'awesome' day. You had my full attention from start to finish. I am 51 and find innovative ideas challenging but I'm soooo convinced I want to impart such great wisdom to my colleagues"
Vanessa Letley, Deputy Head, Medway, UK
Outstanding Early Years
A super course. Brilliant ideas and examples to take back and use in the Nursery. There is so much to share with my colleagues
Feedback from Osiris courses, UK
I booked this course in June and have been looking forward to it ever since. My anticipation has not been misplaced, I’ve really enjoyed the course!
Feedback from Osiris courses, UK
Inspiring! James is an excellent practitioner—loved the stories to back up theories and learning. He had a brilliant way of explaining things
Feedback from Osiris courses, UK
A breath of fresh air!
Feedback from Osiris courses, UK
Philosophy for Children
"Just wanted to say the two P4C days were excellent, really made me think about my own thinking and was good to see how you adapted it for younger children." Clare McKernon, Redcar LA, UK
"Firstly, thank-you for the excellent day yesterday. I have been interested in this for a long time but have not made good progress, but now I feel I have 'the first step' so thank-you!"
Martin Farrar, All Saints School, Newcastle, UK
"I really enjoyed the course yesterday and found it very useful. Thanks again."
Ravinder Bali, Withins School, Bolton, UK
"After our P4C training with you, I was observed by an Ofsted inspector who said she had ever seen such an outstanding speaking and listening lesson and that she would award me a 1 (outstanding) for it."
Barbara Dixon-Dawson, Darlington, UK
UFA Fellows Training
“You can quote me as saying that it was the best training session I have ever been on. I highly recommend all colleagues working in the education sector to attend this course.”
Adam Bushnell, Professional Storyteller and Consultant, UK
“The whole day had so many highlights including humour, friendliness and a level that everyone could understand and participate in. Your ideas and practical and sensible”
Carol Jones, Headteacher St. Cuthberts RC School, UK
"I just wanted to write and say how much I enjoyed your recent Inset day in Reading. It was a stimulating and enjoyable experience. A rare event at Inset days to be honest!"
Steve Coupe, Hawkedon Primary School, Reading, UK
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