by smartmat | Mar 6, 2025 | Blog
The Power of Feedback: Building Thriving Communities “Feedback isn’t about judgment or correction. It’s about improvement and growth, a conversation about possibilities.” Daniel Pink (from Drive) Ben Davis discusses the power of feedback in building thriving...
by smartmat | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog
CliftonStrengths for Attracting and Growing Talent in Schools Leveraging CliftonStrengths to Attract, Develop, and Retain Talent in Primary Schools: A Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach’s Perspective. Craig Parkinson reflects on the use of CliftonStrengths within Primary...
by smartmat | Apr 26, 2024 | Blog
Wellbeing Through Hard Work and Fulfilment in Your Role “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Vince Lombardi Ben Davis discusses how fulfilment through hard work can improve wellbeing. We can feel bombarded with messages that encourage us...
by smartmat | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog
The Crucial Role of Pupil Attendance in Fostering a Thriving Learning Environment “Belonging shapes our identity and influences our behaviour. When we feel a sense of belonging, it inspires us to be our best selves and contributes to a more cohesive and...
by smartmat | Oct 20, 2023 | Blog
The Power of CPD : Fostering Intentional Excellence “You can never be overdressed, or over-educated.” Oscar Wilde Why invest in CPD? Continuous professional development, or CPD as we know it, has long been a passion of mine. This next part is a bit wordy… but I...
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