Positive Plenary Programme Session 1 Re-kindling the Passion of the Educator Speaker: Sharon Amesu – Life in Colour Ltd www.lifeincolourcoaching.co.uk

Positive Plenary Programme Part 1: Rekindling the Passion of the Educator. Part 2: Developing a ‘Growth Mindset’ Learner. Part 3: Harnessing Parent Potential. Part 4: Building Resilience in Kids.

Positive Plenary Programme “AN UNEXAMINED LIFE IS NOT WORTH LIVING”

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Positive Plenary Program Birthing Choices Breast feeding Sleep in your room/ sleep alone Weaning decisions Nursery/Stay at Home Parenting Party decisions SAT’s Entrance Exams What have been your greatest parenting challenges? Discuss

Positive Plenary Programme “Parents are made to constantly fear that they are never doing enough to help their children succeed in a cut-throat world of work and higher education. Tanith Carey

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Positive Plenary Programme “Most of us are so busy trying to meet multiple and often overwhelming demands that we neglect to carve out the time and space we need..” Dr Madeline Levine Teach Your Children Well

Positive Plenary Programme "It's not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?" Henry David Thoreau

Positive Plenary Programme “It’s no surprise we fail to tune into our children’s essence. How can we listen to them, when so many of us barely listen to ourselves? How can we feel their spirit and hear the beat of their heart if we can’t do this in our own life?” ― Shefali Tsabary, The Conscious Parent

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Positive Plenary Programme Reflecting back on your childhood, who was the most significant adult in your life and why? What single word or phrase would you use to describe them?

Positive Plenary Programme Ofsted will make graded judgements on the following areas using the four point scale: -Effectiveness of leadership and Management -Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment -Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare -Outcomes for children and learners Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare. Self Confidence, self- assurance and knowledge of their potential to be a successful learner.

Positive Plenary Programme What is your greatest desire for your child when they become an adult? (value systems, beliefs, attitudes) Discuss “Children learn more from what we are than from what we teach.” W.E. Dubois Is our approach to parenting reflecting what we desire for our children?

Positive Plenary Programme “Parents are a child’s first and enduring teachers. They play a crucial role in helping their children learn.” Department for Education and Employment.

Positive Plenary Programme Dr Edmond Locard The Locard Principle: “Every contact leaves a trace.”

Positive Plenary Programme “There seem to be millions of books written on child development and virtually none on parent development. But just as our children’s needs change, so do ours. Our interests, attachments, health and emotional well-being all shift significantly….” Teach Your Children Well Dr Madeline Levine

Positive Plenary Program “You cannot really raise anybody’s self esteem above your own.” Ian Gilbert Essential Motivation in the Classroom

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Positive Plenary Programme “What is my parenting mission, my parenting philosophy? How do I manifest this in my everyday interaction with my child? Have I mapped out a thoughtful, mindful mission, as I would were I running a major organization?” ― Shefali Tsabary, The Conscious Parent

Positive Plenary Programme A mission statement sets out the long-term direction of the organisation. Marks and Spencer, Poundland, Asda 1.”to be Britain's best-value retailer exceeding customer needs always‘”. 2. “To create a retail environment that offers unbelievable value and variety and satisfies customers of every lifestyle.” 3. “To be the standard against which others are measured, to make aspirational quality accessible to all and quality value, service, innovation and trust.”

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Positive Plenary Programme What would you say are the main sources of influence of your parenting style? Cultural/ Societal/ Religious/ Personalities/Relationships/ Self Awareness Social Media Marketing Soap Operas (TV) Film Music Industry Colleagues Work Environment

Positive Plenary Programme What is a Mission Statement? A Mission statement: Defines the present state or purpose of an organization; Answers three questions about why an organization exists - WHAT it does; WHO it does it for; and HOW it does what it does.

Positive Plenary Programme -Personal Mission Statement -Family Mission Statement

Positive Plenary Programme “A family mission statement is a combined, unified expression from all family members of what your family is all about- what you really want to do and be- and the principles you choose to govern your life.” Steven Covey Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families

Positive Plenary Programme "Vision animates, inspires, transforms purpose into action." - Warren Bennis We have financial plans, retirement plans, and home improvement plans yet we do not have a plan for our family- the most valuable people in our lives.

Positive Plenary Programme Our Family Vision Statement: Discuss The most important organisation of our life A family mission statement is a written statement of what you want your life and family to be and the values by which you will live your life. A family mission statement asks and answers questions like: How are we going to live our lives? What values are we going to use to help us make major decisions? What are our priorities? What are our family values? Are we spending the majority of our time on our priorities or are we being distracted with things that aren’t important to us? If you haven’t already, create your family vision and identify the important themes.

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Positive Plenary Programme Coaching Questions: What does family mean to you? What are some things you really like about your family? What kind of family do you want to be/do? What kind of feeling do we want to have in our home? What kind of home would you like to invite your friend too? What makes you want to be at home instead of someone else’s hous.

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Today was the absolute worst day ever And don't try to convince me that There's something good in every day Because, when you take a closer look, This world is a pretty evil place. Even if Some goodness does shine through once in a while Satisfaction and happiness don't last. And it's not true that It's all in the mind and heart Because True happiness can be attained Only if one's surroundings are good It's not true that good exists I'm sure you can agree that The reality Creates My attitude It's all beyond my control And you'll never in a million years hear me say Today was a very good day Split room. Bank robbery scenario

Positive Plenary Programme -Stronger immune systems and lower blood pressure; -Higher levels of positive emotions; -More joy, optimism, and happiness; -Acting with more generosity and compassion; -Feeling less lonely and isolated.

Positive Plenary Programme “The best quality a parent can offer their child is their own happiness, contentment and felicity.” Tom Hodgkinson The Idle Parent

Recommended Reading: The Optimistic Child: Martin Seligman The Conscious Parent: Shefali Tsabary Taming the Tiger Parent: Tanith Carey Teach Your Children Well: Dr Madeline Levine Essential Motivation on the Classroom: Ian Gilbert The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families: Stephen Covey How to Create a Family Vision Statement: Ellyn Davis The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family: Patrick Lencioni