Teacher Feedback
“To Paul, Thankyou for coming to work with us today. We have really appreciated the opportunity to learn to watch our children and then to adapt our teaching to meet each child’s individual needs. It has inspired all our staff to get our children to really learn.”
David F. Head Teacher.
“Definitely lots to think about and have a go at with my class! Great ideas for the classroom/hall on the line of the ones I seen at outdoor ed centres but have been too big to resource. I love the idea of building up the ‘trust’ over a period of time and not starting on session with an intended outcome! Thank you.”
Nicola B. Deputy Head Teacher.
“Paul has been working with us to develop understanding of experiential learning techniques across the school. We had a really positive staff training session, which was enjoyed thoroughly by all staff and was an excellent launching pad for the sessions in the classroom. The children have been very enthusiastic about the activities they have been introduced too and have amazed us with the maturity of the decision-making…Paul’s enthusiasm for techniques is refreshing and inspiring. I really recommend you that you give it a go!”
Alex T. Headteacher
Great problem solving activities to use with a range of groups has really made me think about the benefits of taking a slight back-seat when I’m teaching more. Great starting
activities for outdoor learning”
Rebecca S. Education Officier
“A varied, well-balanced and, above all, fun range of activities ensured all the children stayed on task and completely engaged for the whole of the morning. Some very creative solutions to problem-solving activities resulted and they all enjoyed the process. Thanks”
Anita A. Teacher
“Great for making connections, developing imaginative thinking and cooperative working. Enjoyable and inspiring”
Martine, Class Teacher
“Has given me food for thought and ideas for practical activities, on how to empower our
children to be more creative in all areas of their learning. Can’t wait to share my ideas with the staff and children”
Helen. Mc. Class Teacher
“It was very interesting watching the different personalities come out. Thank you for such a positive hour”
Naomi W. Class Teacher
“Facilitation, Facilitation, Facilitation for that the key to developing my class. Give them the skills and then be imaginative with your curriculum”
Graeme H. Teacher
“To Paul, Brilliant – the children really enjoyed the experience – me too. I now know how to stand back a little more and give children the opportunity to think and organise themselves, to enable their learning to belong to themselves”
Linda, Class Teacher
“Very interesting to watch different personalities in my class ‘attack’ your problems. I will use what I have learned in my future planning. Great achievable activities to replicate too!”
Jan, Class teacher
“Thank you for an excellent day. I feel more equipped to manage behaviour in a more positive manner within the classroom. All the activities have been practical and engaging”
Ruth, Class teacher
Corporate Feedback
“I began engaging with Paul in February 2019 and over a number of months we developed an inspiring and educational collaboration which led to the delivery of facilitated sessions by Paul for a cohort of our staff from across Scotland. This work introduced a new approach to our team and the feedback to Paul was phenomenal. Paul’s insight and experience was thought provoking and introduced a fascinating paradigm shift in the way participants considered the impact of educational approaches for care experienced children and young people. I am delighted to say that we are now planning our next phase of activity in collaboration with Paul and are benefiting hugely from his expertise and knowledge in this process.”
Craig McCreadie (National Membership Manager, Who Cares? Scotland)
“Loved it, loved it, loved it, great fun, energy, enthusiasm and learning. I laughed so much – great tonic and moral booster. Congratulations”
Shay McConnon, International Speaker, Author and Founder of People First
“A fascinating and highly interactive session which had you hooked and engaged right from the off. Can certainly recommend it for young and old, public, private or voluntary sector.”
Dawn B, FCIPD and MAC.
“Fantastic day, made me think, need now to put it into practice. I’ve not heard empowerment defined in such simple and no nonsense way. Thank You.”
Tim D, Professional Development Coordinator.
“Thought provoking and inspirational training event. Paul allowed our group to take the training into our own direction which is virtually unknown with training courses. Real powerful and empowering practices. Well Done and keep up the good work. I have bought the book.”
Linda, Manager. C.P.D. Training Day
“I would like to thank you for a well planned session. The responses from my team have been positive. They felt that the activities were pitched at the right level throughout the day and took back to the workplace many images of success and above all fun. Thank Paul for your time and efforts”
Margaret. B, Management Team Development Day
“Overall a superb two days. It was really interesting observing my team explore ‘positive solutions’ to some apparently simple yet challenging activities. Thank you, Paul, great programme”.
Paul. M. Manager, Team Building Weekend
“It was refreshing not to be given rules for once and to let us come up with the solution”
Ewe, CIPD Student
Pupils Feedback
“Great fun I liked working together and I’ve learnt to not just blame one person!”
Correen
“I liked it because we done lots of fun things to do but they weren’t just fun they were challenging to”
Lauren (Year 6)
“He’s is good at explaining things and makes it fun”
Sam (Year 5)
“I really enjoyed it because I learned more and it was good fun”
Jarvis
“Games were fun and hard”
George
“I enjoyed the session and I liked working as a group. It was fun”
Lauren
“I like it because he had lots of games to play and we had a fun day knowing one was left of and we all had a great time”
Kimberley (Year 7)
“I liked the session because it was problem solving and working as a group and it was fun”
Lucy (Year 5)
“I really enjoyed today it was such good fun doing things together, thanks”
Christine
General
“Paul, Thank you for an excellent day. Very motivating and inspiring. Good ideas and reasoned tutorial. I came wondering, I leave knowing. Thank You”
Mike P. Outdoor Centre Manager
“You introduced me to new things and reminded me of activities I’d forgotten. Thanks. I will be implementing…some of the stuff learnt here”
Shona C. Outdoor Activities Instructor
“Much food for thought, thank you. I will certainly be implementing some of your
strategies”
Karen D. Outdoor Activities Instructor
“Thank you Paul. A brilliant day and very worth my long travel. Would welcome any more info/activities”
Marzy, Outdoor Education Instructor
“Thank you Paul for a great day going away feeling very inspired to go back to my centre
and try new ideas, it has helped me change some of my teaching practices. It has been fun and engaging”
Claire, Outdoor Education Teacher
“Thank you Paul. You’ve definitely inspired me to go back and be more confident working
with my groups. I felt like I understand what is going on more. I feel very positive!”
Laura, Outdoor Education Instructor