REVIEWS: Jay Shirley continues to inspire students and teachers

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Positively MAD is indeed fortunate to have the services of so many talented and influential presenters: passionate folk who make a difference to the lives and learning ability of young people all over the country. One such presenter is Mr Jay Shirley. He’s been with Positively MAD for many years now and consistently receives enthusiastic and positive reviews for the courses he delivers.

Recently Jay was at Cherwell School delivering Goal Mapping courses to Year 12 and at Rushey Mead where he presented the Exam Busters course to Year 11 students.

At both events, students and staff were deeply impressed with Jay’s efforts, as is clearly evident in the feedback they provided.

Read on to discover the positive things people have said about Jay’s delivery.

Exam Busters: Teacher Comments: Rushey Mead School, Leicester

(Jay) Equipped students with a range of effective revision methods beyond ‘just reading’. Engaged them and’ switched them on’ to revision.
Because the presenter spoke to the students in a way that they respected him, he had total control and what was really evident was the feeling that the students enjoyed the session as well as took away lots of ideas for revision techniques.”
Evaluation from students (1) poor – (5) good: the majority (5), plus all students able to give an example of a technique they feel able to use.

Goal Mapping: Student Comments (out of 5 stars)

4 Stars:

Made me think – especially the confidence part – Melissa, Year 12
I was pessimistic about it at first But I am glad I came and it really helped me think about my future. Something I don’t do a lot. Thanks Jay. – Matthew, Year 12
I am glad I attended today’s session.

5 Stars:

Made me feel more confident and committed towards being who I want to be. – Adam, Year 12
Helped me be more confident in my own way and Jay is a really nice guy. – Hassan, Year 12
Amazing talk! Thank you. – Natasha, Year 12
Made me really think about my place at school and not to waste time. Made me want to do what I want to do. – Imogen, Year 12
Made me feel positive about my life and to take action about my future plans now. It’s really helped me to think about what I want to do. – Nancy, Year 12