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Here are some reviews and testimonials from clients who have been working with Plan A this year.
During these unusual times of Covid, lockdown and blended learning, Plan A has been busier than ever providing a bespoke service to support schools in a multifaceted way.
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Inclusion Staff Training
Adele clearly understands the needs of the pupils, and also understands the teams ethos - she has made it clear that her training is not just for the welfare of our pupils, but also to help the welfare of our team.
Leadership Development
The main impact of our work together is my increased confidence in my leadership capabilities and practice. I have much more belief in my own abilities than I ever thought possible.
Support Staff Training
I would like to thank you for the most helpful training/coaching I have ever had. My personal and professional development have both been enhanced.
I feel enlightened and “unlocked”. Our discussions and your excellent knowledge has enabled me from being “stuck” in a mindset.
I am constantly referring to words or actions you have suggested which helps me daily to build my confidence. This in turn supports others I interact with. I have a deeper understanding of communication as a whole.
Teacher consultancy
The impact of working together has been both insightful to develop my pedagogical practice further & useful to gauge differing experiences from a multitude of other professional practitioners.
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New Teacher Support and Development
I found it really valuable that Adele was able to facilitate conversations where we could talk about our situations and we could hear what other people were perhaps struggling with - this coupled with Adele's fantastic advice and hints and tips was extremely beneficial to me. I really enjoyed the fact that Adele always had practical and useful solutions to any issues rather than being judgemental - she has been in our situation and it was great to be able to talk to someone who knew what we were going through. Overall, it was Adele's honesty that was most refreshing, she didn't ever 'flower up' situations but she empathised and appreciated the fact that sometimes teaching is simply just hard! Adele gave honest, constructive feedback/advice for us to take forward and to be able to deal with any situations should they arise again.
Steam Development
You have not just coached/mentored me through the beginning of this term with the knowledge that you have, but it has felt like you support my vision and back it wholly. It has felt like you and others have invested in me to do well and believe that I can!
Project Development
Our time together over the past few weeks has given me confidence to 'fill' my role. You have shared knowledge that has helped hugely day to day. It has given me the drive to push my ideas forward and believe that I am right in doing so.
Learning & Teaching
As a result of our work together, I have put in a real focus over the lockdown and virtual learning on ensuring all students are engaging through AFL and work checks; I have also really focused on the 80% ball time/student directed working that we talked about last time we spoke, I am very invested in implementing and embedding these into the classroom.
Teacher consultancy
Since working together I have found that I am more confident in the classroom and been able to develop my role as a teacher further. I have taken on different approaches within my classroom and even built up the confidence to allow pupils to do group work as well as independent research tasks. I have also been able to critically evaluate my teaching style and reinvent my teaching style.
Teacher consultancy
Your guidance and advice was very much appreciated and it was really lovely to be able to speak to another positive and enthusiastic teacher about best practice.
I left feeling refreshed and inspired to take on new challenges!
Leader consultancy
Our work together has enabled me to achieve something that I didn't think possible! I can confidently and meaningfully measure the qualitative areas of my accountability. They are so important to my values and i last I can show their significance and development.
Public Speaking
I have to let you know how much impact you have made to my wellbeing as well as my speaking skills.
Your transparent exposure to the barriers that I was putting in the way of speaking in front of larger groups was transformational. Your practical systems and hilarious manner made working with you so positive and I cant believe how quickly my speaking skills improved. You have lowered my anxiety.
System Consultancy
Your fresh eyes on our systems was fascinating to watch, explore and unpack. We were clearly entrenched in habits that were not achieving the standards we expected.
Thank you for holding the mirror so supportively on our practice and empowering us to make our own changes. This coaching consultancy has been our best investment and we can't wait to work with you again.
Developing values for the future
As a result of time together, what will you be able to take forward to the future?
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'Be Kind' - I will always remember this and do my best to hold it at my core as I navigate my way through my career. I will always endeavour to be consistent and kind and prioritise the relationships I have with my classes and students.I am also preparing for my first parents evening using some of the advice that we received from Adele and will use this to structure my approach
Thinking of entering the profession?
I have gained a lot of knowledge from your teaching experience, which will prove invaluable in my future, especially as I am at the very beginning of a possible teaching career. You have spoken openly and honestly with me about the teaching profession (and haven't glazed over the trickier aspects of teaching), which I really appreciate. I also admire your innovative approach to teaching and how many ideas I have gained from your suggestions.