What people are saying ..
Read below for testimonials and comments from our programme and event participants.
Going for Great: what makes a great school? November 2011
The presentations were excellent with really valuable material. A thought provoking session due to the quality of information and the presenters.
Gareth Stananought, Vice Principal, Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Going for Great: what makes a great school? November 2011
The presentations were excellent with really valuable material. A thought provoking session due to the quality of information and the presenters.
Gareth Stananought, Vice Principal, Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Changing People, Changing Places, a coaching seminar, November 2011
(The session) gave me time to think about the behaviours necessary for successful coaching and to consider how those skills can be used successfully in school.
Cathy Pantelli, Deputy Headteacher, St George's Primary School
(The session) gave me time to think about the behaviours necessary for successful coaching and to consider how those skills can be used successfully in school.
Cathy Pantelli, Deputy Headteacher, St George's Primary School
Narrowing the Gap, November 2011
(The facilitator's) clarity of input, intellectural delivery - secure in knowledge and delivery of the subject matter. It felt good to hear someone who genuinely, passionately believes in the subject. Lots of room for myself and SLT to reflect further and use as an agenda item for future SMT meetings. Thank you.
Leigh Carmichael, Headteacher, Frith Manor Primary School
(The facilitator's) clarity of input, intellectural delivery - secure in knowledge and delivery of the subject matter. It felt good to hear someone who genuinely, passionately believes in the subject. Lots of room for myself and SLT to reflect further and use as an agenda item for future SMT meetings. Thank you.
Leigh Carmichael, Headteacher, Frith Manor Primary School
Evaluating Impact, September 2011
I wanted a session that would help me consider the evaluation process and unlock what I am doing at school. This session was very practical and thought provoking. Excellent balance, well chosen examples of thinking linked clearly to personal projects and opportunities for groupwork.
David Tomlinson, Deputy Headteacher, Goodrich Community Primary School
I wanted a session that would help me consider the evaluation process and unlock what I am doing at school. This session was very practical and thought provoking. Excellent balance, well chosen examples of thinking linked clearly to personal projects and opportunities for groupwork.
David Tomlinson, Deputy Headteacher, Goodrich Community Primary School
Leadership programme participant
I came to the Institute of Education as an Assistant Headteacher to participate in its excellent programme, 'Innovative CPD Leadership', led by Carol Taylor and Dr Karen Edge. They encouraged me to write up what I had learned to earn credits towards an MA and taught me the skills to do so. I was so enthused by my experience at the IoE that when I moved to Manchester shortly afterwards, I took the plunge and decided to complete the MA. I have since won an ESRC studentship to complete my PhD full-time. My life has changed dramatically since studying at the Institute thanks to the opportunities it provided and its nurturing environment.
Steve Courtney, postgraduate student, Manchester University
I came to the Institute of Education as an Assistant Headteacher to participate in its excellent programme, 'Innovative CPD Leadership', led by Carol Taylor and Dr Karen Edge. They encouraged me to write up what I had learned to earn credits towards an MA and taught me the skills to do so. I was so enthused by my experience at the IoE that when I moved to Manchester shortly afterwards, I took the plunge and decided to complete the MA. I have since won an ESRC studentship to complete my PhD full-time. My life has changed dramatically since studying at the Institute thanks to the opportunities it provided and its nurturing environment.
Steve Courtney, postgraduate student, Manchester University
Boston University study visit, August 2011
I have to say a big thank you for the connection to IOE. Your lead brought us to Professor Dina Mehmedbegovic. She provided us with one of the best experiences we could have hoped to have during our 18 day course. Her
lecture on the value of a plurilingual approach to education and the way she presented it made her a favorite of the students and since we had three teachers in the group, it impacted them in profound ways. In one case a student decided to stay in education rather than move to social work based on the potential impact. I commend her to you and some conference you are planning as a cutting edge thinker, working in tough urban and diverse ommunities with optimism, a theory and a vision. Thanks for you help.
Westy Egmont, Boston University
I have to say a big thank you for the connection to IOE. Your lead brought us to Professor Dina Mehmedbegovic. She provided us with one of the best experiences we could have hoped to have during our 18 day course. Her
lecture on the value of a plurilingual approach to education and the way she presented it made her a favorite of the students and since we had three teachers in the group, it impacted them in profound ways. In one case a student decided to stay in education rather than move to social work based on the potential impact. I commend her to you and some conference you are planning as a cutting edge thinker, working in tough urban and diverse ommunities with optimism, a theory and a vision. Thanks for you help.
Westy Egmont, Boston University
Flexing your leadership style - working with different people in different contexts, June 2011
The session clarified the need for different styles for different contexts. I trusted and had every confidence in the course leader.
Simon Murphy, Deputy Head, Bishop Justus School
The session clarified the need for different styles for different contexts. I trusted and had every confidence in the course leader.
Simon Murphy, Deputy Head, Bishop Justus School
YOUNG PEOPLE: Doing and Using Research to Change Schools and Communities.
“Inspiring” (researcher in the field).
“A wonderful event” (charity worker).
“The young researchers’ presentations were amazing” (academic).
“What a great platform for young people” (teacher).
“The topics were so varied and the analysis so detailed, excellent” (secondary student).
“Inspiring” (researcher in the field).
“A wonderful event” (charity worker).
“The young researchers’ presentations were amazing” (academic).
“What a great platform for young people” (teacher).
“The topics were so varied and the analysis so detailed, excellent” (secondary student).
MBA Educational Leadership
"I would like to thank you for your feedback and for all the support that I received from you. This was a challenging assignment for me and I really felt that I was able to move forward beyond what I thought my own limits were. I have learnt a lot from this module and from my assignment. What an amazing learning experience".
Karim Vissangy, Portugal
"I would like to thank you for your feedback and for all the support that I received from you. This was a challenging assignment for me and I really felt that I was able to move forward beyond what I thought my own limits were. I have learnt a lot from this module and from my assignment. What an amazing learning experience".
Karim Vissangy, Portugal
21st century learning: using web 2.0 tools, May 2011
(The workshop) "introduced me to a whole range of tools which should be really useful across the curriculum and in both key stages 1 and 2".
Janine Gotting, Teacher, St Stephens Primary School
(The workshop) "introduced me to a whole range of tools which should be really useful across the curriculum and in both key stages 1 and 2".
Janine Gotting, Teacher, St Stephens Primary School
Coaching for leadership survival, February 2011
"Particularly interesting models used - very relevant for senior leadership teams to help motivate their staff and enlighten us to the issues surrounding stress".
Jenni Tyler-Maher, Deputy Head, Welling School
"Particularly interesting models used - very relevant for senior leadership teams to help motivate their staff and enlighten us to the issues surrounding stress".
Jenni Tyler-Maher, Deputy Head, Welling School
Evaluating impact, January 2011
"Clarified processes and approaches regarding evaluating impact to ensure planning shows who, why and what it will look like".
Wendy Bower, Deputy Head, Rokeby School
"Clarified processes and approaches regarding evaluating impact to ensure planning shows who, why and what it will look like".
Wendy Bower, Deputy Head, Rokeby School
Fast tracking school leaders - what works and why, December 2010
"A lot of useful information on fast tracking leaders. Presenters extremely proficient in area presented and very thought provoking".
Azlina Ahmad Kamal - IOE Research Student
"A lot of useful information on fast tracking leaders. Presenters extremely proficient in area presented and very thought provoking".
Azlina Ahmad Kamal - IOE Research Student
Collaborative learning: ASTs making a difference together, November 2010
"A very reflective session which allowed me to share knowledge, understanding and resources with a network".
Sharon Williams, AST, Holloway School
"A very reflective session which allowed me to share knowledge, understanding and resources with a network".
Sharon Williams, AST, Holloway School
Visit from University of Lagos officials
I wish to thank you and all the officials we met at IOE. We had a fulfilling time. I thank you on behalf of the team and look forward to a successful collaboration with IOE.
Prof. Modupe Oguniesi, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, University of Lagos
I wish to thank you and all the officials we met at IOE. We had a fulfilling time. I thank you on behalf of the team and look forward to a successful collaboration with IOE.
Prof. Modupe Oguniesi, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, University of Lagos
Three day leadership programme in the British School, Istanbul
"Thank you for such an excellent weekend! I am sure our MLT have learned loads and got lots of good ideas".
William Bradley, Headteacher
"Thank you for such an excellent weekend! I am sure our MLT have learned loads and got lots of good ideas".
William Bradley, Headteacher
MA Leadership
"I am obviously delighted (over the moon!) and I can't thank you enough for all your support over the past four years. I have really enjoyed it, and it has definitely made me a better head teacher as a consequence. I've worked with some excellent colleagues over the time and some inspirational staff, like you, at the Institute".
Alexander Clark, Head Teacher, Atwood Primary School, Croydon
"I am obviously delighted (over the moon!) and I can't thank you enough for all your support over the past four years. I have really enjoyed it, and it has definitely made me a better head teacher as a consequence. I've worked with some excellent colleagues over the time and some inspirational staff, like you, at the Institute".
Alexander Clark, Head Teacher, Atwood Primary School, Croydon
EdD Leadership and Learning Specialist Course 2010
"A top quality, top class module that the IOE should make mandatory for heads across the country. Thoroughly thought-provoking and inspiring. Thank you".
EdD Participant
"A top quality, top class module that the IOE should make mandatory for heads across the country. Thoroughly thought-provoking and inspiring. Thank you".
EdD Participant
Learning, performance and improvement October 2010
"Many thanks for the organisation behind the evening's presentation. It was a really thought-provoking and interesting session with a super balance of presentation and opportunities to reflect and share with participants. Much appreciated".
Judith Fremont-Barnes, Deputy Head, More House School
"Many thanks for the organisation behind the evening's presentation. It was a really thought-provoking and interesting session with a super balance of presentation and opportunities to reflect and share with participants. Much appreciated".
Judith Fremont-Barnes, Deputy Head, More House School
MA AELM September 2010
"I have been incredibly impressed at how well run my course has been throughout the two years I've done so far. It's streets ahead of alternative courses my colleagues are doing in terms of tutor, administration and peer support".
Deborah Harrop, MA AELM
"I have been incredibly impressed at how well run my course has been throughout the two years I've done so far. It's streets ahead of alternative courses my colleagues are doing in terms of tutor, administration and peer support".
Deborah Harrop, MA AELM
LCLL Leadership Conference July 2010
"Many thanks for forwarding Professor Stoll's conference keynote, I thought it was a very valuable conference".
Nicholas Sorenson, Senior Lecturer, Bath Spa University
"Many thanks for forwarding Professor Stoll's conference keynote, I thought it was a very valuable conference".
Nicholas Sorenson, Senior Lecturer, Bath Spa University
High Impact CPD January 2010
"I found this event stimulating, challenging, thought provoking and it has encouraged me to explore the issues raised".
Steve Pill, Primary Behaviour Team, Ealing
"I found this event stimulating, challenging, thought provoking and it has encouraged me to explore the issues raised".
Steve Pill, Primary Behaviour Team, Ealing
