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West Berkshire Council pioneers engagement study in schools

October 22, 2009

Today, my friend Sian Bryant sent me an article which supports my conviction that measuring staff satisfaction can really yield value when deciding and prioritising resources. In West Berkshire some schools have action plans to address issues raised and some have formed working groups to implement changes after their school participated in a staff engagement survey.  Lisa Poole, HR co-ordinator for schools [...]

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Creative learning for children and parents (Tony Buzan's mind mapping)

April 18, 2009

I have been really impressed with Tim Fulford and his approach to creative learning through the use of mind mapping. Tim is an experienced teacher and has recently worked along side Tony Buzan (mind mapper guru) at a weekend of public courses in London. I have no doubt that any Key Stage 2 child and [...]

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Free stuff worth paying for

September 11, 2008

Since making the decision in April 2008 to start my own business I have made good use of several free resources. I would highly recommend the following two to anyone interested in improving what they do in any job and there are even benefits at home too: Coaching Academy Certificate in Personal Coaching This 2-day [...]

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