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Communication skills are at the heart of being an effective teacher and school leader. Those that communicate the best, get the best results both inside and outside of the classroom. In this training programme, your staff members will develop their presentation skills and leadership skills as they take part in practical speaking exercises to become a more inspiring and influential communicator. This training programme can be delivered onsite at your school or virtually.
• Improve your presentation skills and impact in the classroom by learning body language and voice techniques to keep pupils engaged
• Build confidence in public speaking such as leading assemblies and presenting to other teachers on INSET days
• Make lesson content and PowerPoint presentations more memorable and learn how to design PowerPoint slides and use techniques like storytelling to engage the emotional brain and reduce ‘cognitive overload’
• Gain better awareness of how to effectively engage pupils and staff when presenting
• Embed a growth mindset culture in school and practise giving each other feedback on communication styles
Teachers who attend this course report that they:
• Come away with new ideas on how to inspire and engage students
• Feel more confident presenting to other teachers and parents