Mark Haward

Mark Haward is the coordinator and chief trainer for Mind Kind UK, specialising in providing practical teaching strategies, learning tools, coaching, mentoring and training developed from international research.

Mark is an avid sportsman. He is passionate about sailing, climbing, skiing and diving! He is probably most relaxed (!) when on a long rock climbing route in the Alps or Himalayas. An expert in ‘learning how to learn’ and international learning research, he is looking forward to sharing the powerful resources and techniques Mind Kind have developed.

If you are interested in any of Mark's INSET courses please fill out the Consultant enquiry form within the inset page or contact the office on 01672 512914 for further details and availability.

Mark gained his B.Ed Hons Degree from the University of Wales and has spent twenty four years working as an educator in England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand. After gaining a Management Diploma he worked with advisors to help schools implement the History and Geography National Curriculum. It was while researching learning techniques worldwide that he met Chris Gamble and joined his international team. In 1996 Mark became the Chief Trainer for Mind Kind in the U.K. and has worked as an independent consultant with schools, colleges, universities and the business sector since then.

Mark has set up and run Learning Centres, helped schools become nationally recognised leaders in their field, develops long term partnerships with Head teachers and schools, supports Ph.D. programs, trains advisors, creates learning to learn systems within schools, works alongside hundreds of teachers in their classrooms and, most importantly, helps individual teachers and pupils to succeed and achieve!

Mark’s skills and expertise have also been sought after in the business sector. Project partnerships have taken place with British Telecom, I.C.I, Pfizer and the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development.

How to Deliver Lessons of the Highest Quality

After a fascinating overview of international research and inspection reports into what makes for the most effective lessons I will outline practical strategies to help teachers deliver the highest quality lessons.

Target Audience/Age group of pupils

Teachers and school leaders / Prep / Primary / Secondary

Outstanding Leadership

Initially we will look at and discuss the traits of the most effective leaders. Then I will outline practical leadership strategies that help school leaders ensure that those they lead continue to develop professionally and to ensure the highest quality teaching and learning are being consistently delivered whole school.

Target Audience/Age group of pupils

School leaders / middle managers

The Most Effective Teaching and Learning

After a fascinating and entertaining review of international research, and the opportunity to identify and discuss some learning myths, we will focus on practical teaching and learning tools to support all pupils.

Target Audience/Age group of pupils

Directors of Teaching and Learning / Learning support staff / All age groups

Coaching Programmes

These are bespoke programmes tailored to the needs of individual schools and teachers.

After visiting your school to discuss your needs personally we will create a programme that most effectively fulfils your school’s needs. For example I may work with individual teachers or school leaders, a department or whole school. Coaching and training may be delivered in a series of workshops, half days or whole days delivered over a period of time. You set the agenda, I will help you reach your goals.

Target Audience/Age group of pupils

Teachers and School Leaders / All age groups

“My staff came away from the training enthused and energised. The techniques have really worked. This is probably the best training we have ever done.”

Headteacher, St Peter’s Prep. School

“I would like you to work with our Director of Teaching and Learning and other staff over the next year.”

James Murphy O’Conner, Headteacher

“After such a successful training day we will book you for a ten day package to focus on writing.”

Sean Tyas, Headteacher, St George’s School

“Mark is excellent at his job and makes a real effort to understand the issues in our schools.  So many practical ideas.”

Dr Moore, Head of School Effectiveness.

“Thorough subject knowledge, enthusiastic and motivating”

Professor Pat Preedy