Student Seminars, Student Coaching, Techniques for Increasing Student Motivation and skills by Positively MAD

Students interact with the presenter during our Creative Approaches to Learning event.

�Having experienced the day led by Vicki, it far exceeded my expectations. This is the first time we have used a company to lead in-service training involving children and teachers working together to improve learning.
The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the day and I am confident that we will continue to develop the work from the day. It was wonderful to be 'Positively MAD' for the day and worth every penny. We look forward to using your company again to help us develop accelerated learning in our school.�
B. C. Jones, Head Teacher,
St Mary's Primary School

�The staff was extremely positive both about the day and the skills that the day enhanced. Comments from the staff-'inspirational', 'really thought provoking', 'very useful ideas for the classroom' and 'the best INSET we've had for a very long time'. I would unhesitatingly recommend Positively Mad to anyone.�
Kevan Crowther, Headteacher, Greenbank Primary School

�I really enjoyed learning 90 things in one morning and my favourite was the shopping list. I can remember all of them.�
Keiron Doney, Year 5 pupil

�I am writing this letter to thank you for such a funny time at school. It was one of my favourite times in school.�
Joshua Lewis, Year 3

�Thank you for a great day I had lots of fun. I hope to see you again and thanks for picking me as a volunteer. Also I have become Positively MAD now! It was really funny but I don't think I would put biscuits down the loo.�
Naomi Herbert, Year 6

�The Year 6 pupils thoroughly enjoyed the event and came away with a repertoire of effective learning strategies that will serve them well in their future learning. The primary and secondary staff who attended the MAD events was very impressed and it whetted their appetites for more in-service training on the theme of effective learning. I recommend MAD to you without any reservation.�
Dave Sharratt, Leigh Park EAZ - Assistant Director.

Delighting in the sheer joy of learning

The Creative Approaches to Learning Primary Course offers Key Stage 2 pupils and teachers a day of inspired and creative madness – with 2 entertaining and hugely impactful presentations for Years 3+4 and Years 5+6, showing them fun ways to learn how to learn. These multi-media, multi-sensory highly interactive presentations show students how to learn things in interesting and unusual ways, helping schools develop a
more creative curriculum. Already run to over a quarter of a million students countrywide, the Creative Approaches to Learning programme is ideal for schools looking to provide a learning boost for their Key Stage 2 pupils, parents and teachers.

Creative Approaches to Learning

Our presentations will appeal to:

Students who lack confidence in their abilities
Students who enjoy learning in fun and creative ways
Students who need to be more excited about learning

During the presentations, students will:

Experience the power and effectiveness of creative teaching ideas
Be shown how to remember things more easily using their imaginations
Enjoy a novel and inspirational learning experience

This package has two main aims:

To show young students that learning can be fun
To inspire young students to apply creative learning methods to their learning

This extraordinary and sought-after package includes:

A dynamic and innovative multi-media, multi-sensory presentation to Years 5 + 6 in the morning, showing how to use creative learning tools
An entertaining and energetic multi-media, multi-sensory presentation to Years 3 + 4 in the afternoon, showing how to make learning more enjoyable
A post-course Teacher Resource Book to help reinforce and sustain the concepts demonstrated
A handy pupil-parent consolidation worksheet, for students to take home and use as a means of review and reflection
An optional twilight session for staff and/or parents, sharing some of the key learning tools experienced by the students
A fully-resourced Presenter Training Pack, showing teachers how to learn to run the Year 5 + 6 Presentation themselves, which includes:
- An informative presenter handbook
- A full script
- A DVD of the course in action – with commentary
- Supportive resources

Creative Approaches to Learning

Value:

ALL of Key Stage 2 can be targeted in one day, including staff and pupils
Presentations are ideal for groups of up to 150 students at a time
The presentations are perfect as a combined pupil/staff/parent INSET
The presentations appeal to all types of learners
The cost per head is extremely competitive
Range of supportive resources allow teachers to develop the ideas and techniques further

Results:

Pupils engaged in joyous learning experience
Pupils delighted by improved memory
Pupils provided with powerful learning tools
Pupils feel more positive about their ability to learn effectively
Pupils are excited by learning and eager to share their learning with others
Teachers have opportunity to experience effective tools and techniques in action
Teachers learn new and effective techniques and tools
Teachers have opportunity to learn how to run one of the presentations
Parents have the chance to witness their children engaged in creative and fun learning approaches
Resources allow teachers , parents and pupils to consolidate and extend the learning after the presentations

“Staff and pupils enjoyed the experience hugely.”

“Thank you for organising our 'Positively MAD' day for Key Stage 2. All the staff and children enjoyed the experience hugely and it’s amazing what they can still remember. The presenter was excellent and kept the children engaged for a significant period of time. The impact on lessons was immediate. The teaching and support staff all learned a great deal at the same time as having fun with the children. It’s always healthy to reflect on how children learn rather than curriculum coverage!”

Mrs Helen Tipping, Head Teacher, Stowford Primary

“Illuminating, entertaining ... fast-paced”

“We were pleased to be invited to host a presentation by Positively Mad at our school last week. Vicky arrived early, was well prepared and enthusiastic about her plans for the day. We provided an empty hall for her to set up her presentation. Very soon after we filled the hall with 170 year 5 and 6 children and their teachers. She lead them through a learning journey for the whole morning. They were involved in learning in an illuminating, entertaining style which was fast paced yet interspersed with time for reflection, consolidation and review. The afternoon session with Year 3 and 4 was delivered in an equally enthusiastic manner... Vicky's presentation to the staff was carefully considered and pitched at the right level to engage and stimulate.”

Steve Robinson, Head Teacher, Hilderthorpe Junior School

“A worthwhile day!”

“Last week our school had a ‘Positively MAD’ day. Two year groups and our Key stage 3 pupils participated in workshops. The younger pupils, aged between 8 and 10 years old, responded really well to the presentation and the class teachers were surprised and delighted by their reactions. Our older pupils are aged between 11 and 16 years old, are part of a school project for gypsy children, they are not always willing to participate in workshops, but they thoroughly enjoyed the �mad� presentation and were eager to try all the exercises. A worthwhile day that motivated both pupils and staff to try different approaches to learning.”

Deputy Head, Monkton Priory Community Primary School

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Who is this course for?

All students and teachers in Years 3,4 & 5,6

Course Duration

Morning session 2 ½ hours yrs 5 & 6
Afternoon session 1 ½ hours yrs 3 &4

What is the content of this course?

Multi sensory learning inc
Mind Mapping
The Story Technique
The Journey System
VAK Learning

Where is this course held?

Usually in your school hall / venues that can accommodate whole year groups at a time

When is the best time to book this course?

This course can be run at any time of the year

What is the investment for this event?

£795 excluding VAT (+ travel and accommodation)

Printable Fact Sheet

“The staff and pupils of Woodlands Junior School would like to thank Posmad for an excellent training day, which managed to enthuse even the most weary amongst us! The activities were so interesting and exciting that they engaged all pupils fully and were particularly helpful with raising the esteem of our children with special needs”
Elizabeth Davies, Head, Woodland Junior Schooll

“I was amazed. I witnessed several individuals, who really struggle to learn, achieve so much that 'the proverbial chins hit the floor.'”
Lynda Boxall, Head

“I thought that it was great when you came. Thank you for what you taught me. I liked it when you did the planets, that was my favourite one.”
Keiron Doney, Year 5 pupil

“I am writing this letter to thank you for such a funny time at school. It was one of my favourite times in school.”
Robbie, Year 4

“I was delighted to think that we were developing together with the children involved from the start. So often we would receive insets as a staff and then try to bring the children alongside. This is a most effective method of training and well worth the cost. Thanks you so much, I look forward to working with your company in the very near future.”
A Wheeler, Head Teacher

“I did not have a favourite because I loved it all and everyone has gone positively mad. I can remember all of it, the counting, Marco Polo, the penguin race, the big hand glove, the big ears and the big glasses.”
Poppy Vincent, Year 3