Writer, teacher and journalist
Speaking
I enjoy public speaking, and have loads of experience running training courses for teachers.
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Topics I've presented on include:
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Curriculum change in secondary schools
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How to stretch more able students
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Encouraging and supporting more students to get into university
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Applying to Oxbridge (for students or sixth form staff)
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How to be successful Head of Department
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Teaching and assessing GCSE English specifications
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Revision sessions for students on GCSE English
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Handling staff disciplinaries
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Here's some of the feedback I've had on my courses:
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Outstanding at every level. Excellent presentation and excellent resources. The most useful INSET I have attended for several years. PB, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Ashbourne
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An excellent course! Outstanding delivery - brilliant content and knowledge. A really good day. RM, St Dominic's School
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Ryan was excellent - knowledgeable and charismatic - the best speaker I have seen at these things. TJ, Hurtwood House, Dorking
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Excellent course with a knowledgeable, lively and well organised speaker. RP, Queen Margaret's School, York
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