
CPD & Training
Empowering educators • Building confidence • Enabling innovation
Why work with me?
I can deliver a range of standard or bespoke sessions to your school staff either with technology or based around engagement and team building. Whether is using EdTech across the curriculum to specific training with key departments or leadership to enhance the wider use of technology, my training sessions are designed to be informative but with an engaging fun aspect.
With all of my sessions there will be a pre-training call with school leadership to ensure that the session meets the required points to support your wider school piece. I have worked closely with a number schools to deliver training to meet their needs. When working with schools or leading events, I aim to only have one per day ensuring that I can focus as much of my time onto your school to achieve the best possible standard of training
Whilst not coming from a direct teaching background, working within the primary education space, leading lessons and support curriculum decisions has provided me a unique insight into how teaching and learning can be directly impacted with technology. All of my sessions have an element of ‘Geeky-ness’ in theme but my core aim is supporting teaching and learning and empowering everyone to achieve more with technology.
What I offer?
Half-Day & Full-Day Workshops
Hands-on CPD tailored for staff at all levels. Topics include classroom tech, Microsoft 365, GDPR & cyber security, and effective EdTech integration.
Keynotes & Conferences
Inspiring, thought-provoking talks for events, leadership days, and whole-staff sessions. Example: “The EdTech Mindset: building confidence with technology.”
Cluster & Trust-Wide Training
Cost-effective training across multiple schools. Consistency of message, shared resources, and discounted rates for larger bookings.
Bespoke Sessions
Customised training built around your school’s priorities, including SEND, safeguarding, or department-specific support. Every bespoke session includes a pre-planning call.
My Signature Topics
- Going Paperless with Microsoft 365
- GDPR & Cyber Essentials for Schools
- Online Safety for Staff, Parents & Pupils
- AI in the Classroom — practical strategies
- SEND & Inclusive EdTech Practices
- The EdTech Mindset — staff confidence & adoption
Benefits of My CPD
- Pre-training leadership call to align with school goals
- Microsoft Certified Educator & MIE Trainer
- All staff included (teaching, support, admin, governors)
- Actionable outcomes you can use the next day
- Follow-up resources and optional toolkits
What People Think
Great trainer, patient with all the delegates. Looking forward to the next session.
WGSP
Let's work together!
Get in touch via the link below to discuss further possibilities on how together we can enhance the work done in education with amazing EdTech
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