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As Simple as Water

As simple as water. You might be focused on school improvement and the bigger picture, but have you taken time to reflect; have you stopped and noticed what is happening in your school or have you washed your hands of the small, everyday details. School improvement is about noticing what is in front of you, and acting on it. Coaching can help with change management. A frog hops out of boiling water, but the parable tells us that the frog adapts to gradual change and enjoys h

TEACHERCoaching

Apr 31 min read

Do you have a positive effect on others?

Teachers hold immense power- not just through what they teach, but through what they believe. The way teachers view their pupils can shape how those pupils view themselves and, ultimately, how they perform. This dynamic is illustrated through several key psychological principles. The Pygmalion Effect suggests how high expectations from teachers can lead to improved performance in students. When teachers genuinely believe in a pupil’s potential, they may unconsciously offer m

TEACHERCoaching

Oct 31, 20252 min read

Need a speaker on coaching in schools?

The Learning Skills Trust is a charity supporting inclusivity and the importance of skills in education. I was humbled to have been asked to speak for them for the third time. This time, I spoke on Kotter and the important steps needed for change management. For me, they include creating a vision and building an army. Change cannot happen without a clear, compelling vision that people understand and believe in. A vision alone is not enough- you need people who are willing t

TEACHERCoaching

Oct 30, 20251 min read