Karen Ardley Associates

•‘The management course that we attended was extremely well organized. Karen was a superb trainer, whose knowledge and enthusiasm shone through. Each day was packed with exciting material and practical tips that we can utilize in our various departments. What impressed me was her own love of learning and the current research which she shared with us. Her own experiences helped us to make sense of our own. She used a variety of learning tools and resources. We were able to learn how to become confident coaches and presenters. We all left the course highly motivated and ready to face any management difficulty. I would recommend this course to any team leader. Thanks again for the opportunity to spend four valuable days with Karen.’

•‘Karen’s 4 day session was nothing less than AMAZING. I feel so positive and excited about my job and my team and the children I have. Starting with today I will be implementing ideas. I have learnt so MUCH!!! Karen has a lot of good ideas and strategies on feedback and coaching, as well as teaching/classroom stuff).

•‘I have really enjoyed this course. You promised a safe learning environment and this is what we got. The course content has been fantastic and I am sure I will be using these new skills very soon. Thank you!’

•‘Very clear course, I felt able to take part. I am clearer about what is needed to be a good leader. I feel able as a ‘coach’ now and can take on the ‘Masters’ with enthusiasm.

•‘It’s been a really inspiring course. The content and knowledge I have found hugely useful and relevant to my role and position. I am looking forward to applying the skills learnt, back at school, which is something I haven’t felt before from other courses, except my AFL course. The material was delivered in a really interesting way – I’ve loved the rapport that was built up by the group and you, Karen. Thanks so much!’

•‘You have been a great facilitator. You have had faith in every one of us and have made us all feel like we can achieve anything. I have learnt that I can give good feedback and I am going to be a much better leader as a result of this.’

•‘I have learned that I am a capable leader who has implemented some good strategies already. I have also learned about my strengths and areas for development as a leader. I intend to do loads! I have grown in confidence in my own ability. I can’t thank you enough, Karen!

•‘I have learnt that I am capable of leading a team in the future. It has given me more confidence and a need to progress further in my school. I want to do more than what I am doing. Next year I am leading on ‘Talk for writing’ which will hopefully enable me to do more.’