Bob has supported almost 450 schools and many local authorities with initiatives to include and inspire the more able. Here are some examples:
- Training and supporting Leading Teachers for a number of local authorities
- Specific Inset at courses and conferences across England and in Europe
- Topics include:
- Routes to Outstanding Teaching and Learning
- Mastery Learning and Greater Depth
- New Journeys in English (see “Award winning books: Opening Doors” page)
- Delivering ‘Pitching High’ key-note at The Chiltern Academy Trust in Luton, 2017
- Chairing and presenting at Optimus ‘Mastery Learning’ national conference, 2017
- Organising and Presenting at National Conferences
- During 2012, Bob has presented his ideas about outstanding learning and literacy at international conferences in The Czech Republic and Spain
Examples with delegates comments:
- Key-note speeches and inset days on ‘routes to outstanding’:
“It is refreshing to be given so many practical tips to add to our ‘toolkits’. Bob is an inspirational speaker – his passion and conviction shines through.”
(Local Authority Conference) - Conferences and in-house insets on differentiation/extension across the UK:
“This course has given me so much more than most. All of the information shared was useful and purposeful and so much better as a way to raise standards. It all made perfect sense..”
(Conference run via Peak Consultancy for many schools) - National, international and local authority conferences on gifted/talented education:
“I loved the ideas and I am excited to get back and share them. It was fantastic!.”
(International conference in Prague)
Literacy for able learners at many venues and with associated resources:
“A fantastic, informative day. I have been inspired to take ideas into the classroom. I feel more confident to challenge able pupils.”
(Conference for teachers from many schools)
