Here it is….
Autumn 05 If Carlsberg did ICT training it would be like this.
Stuart Christie, Paisley Grammar.
Course tutor very friendly and helpful. Technophobes need have no fear. Linda Clutterbuck, Rooks Heath High School.
Outstanding – pitched at the right level. Should be compulsory. Lots of great ideas and resources. Katie Moore, Greycoat Hospital School.
The most useful course I’ve attended in many years.
Mark Birch, Fulford High School.
Best inset I’ve attended. I’d definitely recommend the day. It was useful, practical and inspiring with an excellent lecturer.
M Maldondo, Notre Dame School, London.
The whole day was outstanding. A very practical, stimulating,
jargon-free day. I feel enthused.
Paul Toner, High School of Glasgow
Sat, 4th Feb 06
‘Excellent, relaxed but professional delivery.’
‘A really good training day. Worth giving up my Saturday.’
‘Trainer very clear and helpful. Good fun!’
‘Hands on was excellent. Very inspiring.’
(collated comments from course at Leicester CLC)
Spring, 06 Low prep, high effectiveness. V. Lewis, Darrick Wood School, Orpington
I found it more relaxed than any other courses I’ve been on. P. Denchfield, St. Bede’s, Redhill
A*! …it focused on practical things one could use in class next day. F. Le Gall, Bedales Junior School, Petersfield
Well worth travelling to London for. Anna Dixon, William Farr School, Lincs.
…simple techniques that can be applied to creating countless activities. Chris Hassan, Winifred Holtby School
Excellent – from knowing nothing about interactive whiteboards I left feeling inspired and keen to experiment at school.
Caroline Greenwood, Edgbaston High School
Summer 06 Relaxed, informative, fun, of real use in the classroom.
L. Richardson, Tewkesbury School
Simple but effective ways of making interactive lessons.
M. Bowden, Worle School, N.Somerset
Ease of using/adapting materials means I’ll start using them tomorrow!
Ruth Stewart, St. Mark’s, Hounslow
A great inspiration for making our teaching more exciting – thank you
Sasha Brown, Chatham House Grammar
Peter Dawes extremely knowledgeable.
Best course I’ve been on.
Paula Scott, Sir Roger Manwood’s, Sandwich
Practical ideas presented clearly and with obvious enthusiasm and expertise. Thank you!
Tim Neville, Windsor High School
Autumn 06 I have learnt a lot which I would otherwise never
have known how to access.
Mary McGibbney, Kyle Academy
Excellent blend of humour and knowledge
Steve Craig, Hallehead Academy
Fabulous ideas. Nicely paced. Tons of variety. Great fun!
Peter Dawes is a congenial presenter.
Steven Wright, Castle Donington School
Realistic not idealistic. The best language top-up training I have seen in 20 years.
Y. Buchanan-Dunlop, New Beacon School, Sevenoaks
Would recommend for NQTs through to HoDs
S. Rochingham, Wollaston School, Welling Borough
Outstanding presentation of user-friendly materials easily translated across different abilities.
P Whitwell, KCS Junior School, Wimbledon
Not a moment was wasted. Seriously hands-on.
A. Palmer, York House School, Rickmansworth
Practical, no-nonsense and hands-on. By far the best course I’ve been on in as regards imparting information I will actually find useful.
A. Smith, St. John’s College School, Cambridge
Of all the courses I’ve been on for whiteboard training , this has been the most helpful. I really feel I can practically apply the skills I’ve learnt today.
R. Dumican, Manor CofE School, York
I have learnt so much in one day – and I hate I.T.
Now I don’t.
J. Leighton, Newtown High School
SPRING 07 Excellent! Much better than other Interactive Whiteboard courses (this is my third)
Hannah Clawson, Sir Henry Floyd Grammar, Aylesbury
Gave me lots of ideas to use at KS3/4 for both more/less able pupils
H. Campbell, Knowsley Arts College, Liverpool
Very impressed by Peter Dawes – a lively and engaging trainer.
K. Thwaites, Sheldon School
Whether you are a beginner or an expert you will learn a lot!
Sophie LeGuen, Archway School, Stroud
At last some practical and simple ideas, which I can use tomorrow. One of the best courses I have attended in 30 years!!
S. Lloyd, Glenthorne High School, Sutton, London
Excellently run and engaging. Tutor made you feel like you could create activities easily yourself. No flashy unrealistic displays!
Chris Fowler, Archbishop Tenison’s, London
Summer 07 Super day – dynamic, fast-moving, practical.
L. Lightbody, Lancaster Royal Grammar School
…provided us with many fantastic ideas for inspiring and engaging pupils
A. Miles, Almondbury High, Huddersfield
Peter Dawes was an excellent trainer, which made the course fun and interesting. It was also geared directly at English teaching.
Laura Maple, Dixons City Academy, Bradford
I have not been using my whiteboard to its full potential, but I can now!
Mary Bown, Woldgate College, E. Yorks.
Your style of presenting is very teacher-friendly! Helpful and inspiring. I can’t wait to get started.
L. Cupit, Dartmouth High, Great Barr
Plenty of new ideas for experienced Whiteboard users.
Paul Girling, Lode Heath School, Solihull
Excellent day – lots of hands-on practice and logical, practical advice. Both English-specific and cross-curricular resources are valuable.
R. Watson, King’s School, Wolverhampton
Enjoyable and accessible. I felt confident to have a go and as a result I learnt a lot.
J. Howells, Hanley Castle School, Worcs.
Ideas aimed at all levels of IWB competency.
S. Fowles, Cwmtawe Comprehensive, Swansea
Refreshing to find activities which are not only interesting to pupils but to teacher.
A. Fowles, Coedcae School, Llanelli
Dear Peter,
Just a quick email to say thank you very much for your training on Tuesday at Newport. Everybody involved got a lot out of it and you managed to keep everyone happy- from the staff with very little experience and confidence to those who use SMART every day in their teaching. It was a really valuable day and we’re all very grateful- thank you!
Lucy Kelly (Newport Free Grammar School, Essex)
Autumn 07 Tutor was refreshingly honest, like a ‘real’ teacher.
Donald Campbell, Peterhead Academy
Although I thought I knew quite a lot, I picked up tips….for saving me an awful lot of preparation time.
Maureen Powell, Webster’s High School
Tailored presentation to meet the needs of delegates.
Karen Cameron, Kyle Academy
I am not a computer-friendly person, however I now feel enthused to “give it a go”.
S. Stark, Perth Academy
I really didn’t want to come on this course – but the course was truly inspiring, and I’m now genuinely excited about starting to use it myself.
M. Williamson, Francis Holland School
Great balance of demonstrations and interactive practice!
Fantastic resources.
R. Holz, Bacon’s College
I’ve been on lots of courses over the years, but this has to be the best!
J. Richardson, Ralph Sadler School
The level was pitched very well, covering the basics but enabling you to progress quickly.
N. Wase, Slough Grammar School
Very approachable, friendly trainer.
N. Watson, Crofton School, Hants.
Really useful – will be able to…make my own flipcharts, but also know where to look for free stuff.
S. Chapelle, St. Michael’s School, Otford.
(Almost) can’t wait until Monday to try out some of the ideas!
Jane Preece,(English) Joseph Leckie CTC
Practical nature of course and not leaving with mountains of paperwork was very refreshing.
M. Harries, ,(English) Rendcomb College
No-nonsense talk with realistic understanding of teachers’ time to construct resources.
Matthew Cobb ,(English) St. John’s College
Excellent presenter – entertaining and knows his audience.
H. Thomas, (MFL) Tudor Hall School
Superb! I’ve had a whiteboard for a year and now know how to use it purposefully!
Jo Leggett, (MFL) Lordswood Boys
Very practical step-by-step guidance with plenty of applications.
Very enjoyable&productive – many thanks.
Angie Bates (Maths), Heathfield High
Fabulous! A real eye-opener!
Steve Boler (Maths), Shirebrook School
The first course I’ve been on in a long time which seemed relevant and useful.
Jenny Bull (English) Spalding Grammar
Absolutely excellent – tons of good material. Learnt so much.
S. Withall, (English), Clifton, Rotherham
Best course I’ve been on in 15yrs.
K. Hickman, (MFL), Brunts School
All of our questions were answered in an efficient way.
S. Lagrange, (MFL), Ermystead’s Grammar
Spring ’08 Extremely relevant. Want to play with my board now!
H. Madeley, (Maths), The Lakes School
Superb, just what I needed. Feel enthused and inspired.
Robert Vaughan, (English), Harris Middle School
As good and useful a course as I have ever attended.
Roger Stephens, (Maths), Lockers Park School
Brilliant course leader, engaging, knowledgeable, informative.
Pauline Moloney, (MFL), King Alfred School
Once again a fantastic day…..I now actively look to see which courses Peter runs and put my name down – link it in to my performance management and they can’t say no!
Suzie Lloyd,(MFL), Glenthorne High School
Excellent….we were given non-stop ideas and weren’t asked to share our ideas.
Jeanette Peters, (MFL), Bishop Stortford School
Excellent. Far, far better than any course I’ve ever been on.
A. Welsby (MFL), South Charnwood High, Markfield
(Peter) Did well with huge range of ability spread.
Michelle Morgan (Maths), Tadcaster Grammar
Having spent 6 months trying to use the software myself with no training, today has been excellent in showing me what it is actually capable of
N. Timms (English), Cockshut T.C., Birmingham
Fantastic! Most useful course I’ve been on.
J. Woodhurst (MFL), Arnold Hill School
It was fun, informative and interactive.
Andy Swarbrick, (Maths), Dean Close School, Birmingham
Trainer was really approachable and happy to stop and explain at any time.
Claire Smith (Maths), Grace Dieu Manor School
Best course ever!
Janet Dolman, (English), Francis Bacon MCC
No waffle, all useful.
Nicole Sabbadin, (English), The Harrodian School
Excellent engaging course.
C. Emanuel, (Maths), Parliament Hill School
I don’t think I’ve ever had this many ideas out of one course!
Rachel Porter, (English), Haygrove School
Inspiring but at the same time reassuring
L. Newman, (MFL), St. Cenyod School
Had a great day. Fun and informative.
J. Kirby, (Maths), Fairfield High School
Summer ’08 Most enjoyable training session this term!
B. Frankowska (MFL), Barton Peveril College
Clear and brisk. A friendly style and very informative.
Harold Hyde, (MFL), Ardingly College
I shall treasure the gems I have been given.
Parveen Naggar, (Maths), Cockshut Hill T.C.
Totally relevant to my teaching, inspiring and I’m now full of ideas to try in the classroom.
Andrea Wetton, (Maths), Central Lancaster High
Superb, interactive, fully hands-on.
Matthew Lambert, (Maths), The Grange, Hertford
Superb – I didn’t want to go to lunch!
S. Stark, (Maths), Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Best course I’ve ever been on - and that’s from an AST with 20 years’ experience. Thank you.
Tony Elston, (MFL), Ulmston Grammar School
An excellent course, tailor-made for a range of people with varied experience in IT skills!
Pauline Bettany, (MFL), Ulverston Victoria H.S.
I believe today’s training has saved me hundreds of hours of planning and research.
Gabriela Davies, (MFL), Harrop Fold School
Best course I have been on!!! FAB
Jo Sallabank, (English), Audenshaw School
Excellent! Finally a course where the trainer is aware of the reality of teaching, i.e. time & restrictions.
Sabrina Beckett, (English), Derby H.S., Bury
A really enjoyable day with lots of practical examples. Trainer was clear and enthusiastic.
Rebecca Wesson, (Maths), Stanwell School
I will definitely use what I learnt today in my lessons.
Damien Souza, (MFL), Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn
I have had NO experience with IWB at all and now feel confident and competent at trialling lots of resources at GCSE and A-level
Cel Nash, (English), Hereford SFC
With the best will in the world, I could never have been shown all this material at work.
R. Batty, (Maths), Archbishop Sancroft H.S.
Learnt more in 30mins. than in a year of asking around at school.
Karin Pozimski, (MFL), Latymer School
Eye-opening to see what you can do with very little time and effort.
Katja Möller, (MFL), Dame Alice Owen’s School
I love the fact that each activity involves 5 mins. preparation and is realistic to implement.
M. Colwell, (MFL), St. Christopher’s School
Entertaining, extremely useful, well presented.
Peter Dawson, (MFL), Townsend School, St. Albans
It was very hands-on and user-friendly. Peter was very approachable and made sure everyone understood each component before moving on. Top course!
Naomi Russell, (English), Woodlands School
I learnt more today than in the whole year after the board was installed! Great course, just what I needed.
Patricia Ansley, (English), Woodcote High School
An excellent course, suitable for a range of users and engaging throughout.
Amina Ali, (English), Uxbridge High School
Fantastic fun day (don’t tell the headmaster). Lots of great ideas/resources and personalised learning.
Lindsey Duncan, (English), Hermitage Academy, Argyll
Without doubt the most professional and high quality in-service course I have ever attended.
Gary Dignan, (Maths), Auchmuty High School
I have been using a Promethean board for 2 years. I can start using it properly now.
Noel Stafford, (Maths), Girvan Academy
Autumn ‘08
We all really enjoyed the training yesterday and felt it was one of the best training days we have had, we never realised the smart board could do so much!
I will definitely recommend your services to other colleagues and departments!
N. Bennett, (Btech Health and Social Care), Joseph Chamberlain College, Moseley
Thank you for clarifying lots of aspects omitted by the software trainers and making the day so fun and enjoyable!
V. Fenton, (Eng), Hinchingbrooke School
Very clear, great pace. Excellent hands-on.
Ruth Higginson, (MFL), Springwell Community School
Was made to feel at ease. Feel less technophobic. Eager to start trying
on my own. Opened up vast avenues for me. Fantastic.
Maureen Thompson, (Eng), Ashton-on-Mersey School
Perfect balance between tutorials and hands-on practice.
Jaime Davies, (Eng), Sandfields Comprehensive
I never looked at my watch – the day flew by!
(and a Friday at that….)
L. Welman, (Eng), Treorchy Comprehensive
Excellent. Clearly the course has been tailor made to meet the requirements of teachers.
Chloe Jones, (MFL), Tasker Milward School
Very informative and relevant. Superb delivery.
J. Rowlands, (MFL), Daniel James School
….having taught for 5 years and not ever used a Whiteboard, I am now excited to get back in the classroom. Brilliant!
Sarah Barrett, (MFL), St. Cenydd
Didn’t realise I could get so much use from a Smartboard.
Cathy John, (Maths), Treorchy Comprehensive
Everything very user-friendly including the trainer!
C. Bevan, (Maths), Chosen Hill School
Fantastic ideas presented well and easy to follow and use.
John Weatherhead, (Maths), Porthcawl Comprehensive
The amount of resources supplied is amazing.
I was engaged throughout the day.
Letitia Carr, (Maths), Hinde House
Peter presented in a calm, sympathetic way, being very happy to recap if necessary.
Alison Goodall, (MFL), Arnold Hill School
Fantastic course! Best I’ve been on in 25 years of teaching.
Liz Smart, (MFL), Manchester Islamic H.S. for Girls
The pitch was excellent considering the “mixed ability” of the group.
The time just flew by.
Shirley Brolly, (MFL), Parrenthorn H.S.
The course is fantastic. I’m amazed at the number of things the Whiteboard can do.
J. Simpson, (Maths), The Harwich School
The trainer was brilliant – very patient.
P. Samms, (Eng), Rooks Heath College
Real ideas that are genuinely classroom and teacher friendly and will not take hours to create.
Jane Johnson, (MFL), Edgbaston High
Having used an IWB for 3 years I wanted to extend my range. I feel I have doubled my knowledge today.
Sue Wakefield-Morrey, (MFL), Clayton Hall
Excellent delivery with practical ideas to use straight away in class.
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