Developing a Motivated Classroom

This INSET session can be delivered to both primary and secondary staff.
The key question is how can we create an approach in our classrooms and schools which is centred upon sustainable approaches which develop the internal motivation and drive of our students and not relying on endless rewards.

The quest to increase motivation of our students can often be met with short term, superficial strategies which provide a quick boost to our students work ethic, attitude or output.

The key question is how can we create an approach in our classrooms and schools which is centred upon sustainable approaches which develop the internal motivation and drive of our students, not relying on endless rewards, instant gratification or a focus on the outcome rather than the process of learning?

During the session, you will look at:-

What makes students motivated?
What can we learn from the research?
Developing student autonomy
Building student aspirations
Upskilling students
Creating a culture of “being bothered”
How motivation can permeate through whole school culture, systems and processes

Feedback from some of the attendees at our previous sessions: -

“Paul was engaging and modified it to our needs. There are lots of easy wins to take out of it, which is useful with time being precious.”

Class teacher, Newhouse Academy.

Thank you again for such an inspiring and insightful delivery”

Assistant Principal, Kirk Balk Community College, Barnsley

"An inspirational and motivating course full of practical activities you can take straight back to the classroom”

Class teacher, Shawclough Primary School, Rochdale

“Very thorough and up to date. Paul was a motivating speaker, easy to listen to with lots of ideas to take away. “

Deputy Headteacher, St Catherine’s British School, Athens

"Paul was truly inspirational. Thank you!"

Children and Young People’s Workforce Assessor, Nelson and Colne College, Nelson

I now have an action plan in place for going forward. The passion and enthusiasm has been lit again.

Everything very informative and great presentation. A lot of thought provoking.

Teacher, Sacred Heart RC College, Rochdale

Facilitator
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Paul Trainor, Managing Director, Positive Synergy Ltd

Paul is an an experienced leader in a range of sectors, he worked in secondary education for eighteen years in six different schools, including ten years in senior leadership roles. He now runs a consultancy business working in education, business and sport alongside having a senior leadership role in a professional sports club.

After initially qualifying as a PE Teacher in 1998, he worked in pastoral leadership roles as Head of Upper School, Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Head Teacher roles in schools in vastly different contexts. In these roles, he developed a wide range of experiences and approaches to pastoral support, behaviour, developing middle and senior leaders, supporting aspiring leaders, raising student aspiration, achievement and careers provision.

Prior to becoming a teacher, Paul played professional Rugby League. Being in this elite environment has had a significant impact on the vision for his work as a person and leader, enhancing motivation, raising aspiration, developing and sustaining high performing teams, building resilience and success mindsets in particular.

Paul’s consultancy business, Positive Synergy, works with individuals and organisations in education, business and sport to develop people and performance. From his experience of working with a wide range of schools, colleges, businesses and sports teams, he has a real interest in how outstanding, high performing organisations are created, led and sustained. Paul works with school and college staff across the country in areas including behaviour, pastoral support, raising aspiration, mental toughness, motivation, culture and leadership development.

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