Our Year 13 students initially hesitated to attend the intervention, preferring to revise. However, after discussing the benefits, everyone agreed to participate. Tia engaged in Year 13 from the moment she started the session. She guided them through various challenges they encountered in education, focusing on managing difficult emotions like anger, frustration, and exam stress, as well as coping with the demands of Sixth Form. Responding to a student request, Tia provided a comprehensive breakdown of the revision process. She shared strategic methods for managing thoughts and feelings, helping students feel more prepared and confident about their upcoming exams. By the end of the session, students left with a renewed enthusiasm for revision and practical tools to navigate their emotions. Tia's impact was evident; she received a heartfelt round of applause and cheers for her engaging delivery and genuine care. The students eagerly participated in role-plays and discussions, deeply absorbing the material. Her support thus far has sparked a newfound enthusiasm for revision and equipped our students with valuable emotional management skills. Additionally, her visual aids were excellent, enhancing the overall experience. I am pleased to have invited Tia to address the entire Key Stage Five in assembly.

The workshop was very student-orientated, motivating and came at just the right time to motivate the students for their exams. Thanks a lot!

Great experience! The pupils loved the workshop. The activities were engaging and dynamic and have really helped our pupils learn how to manage their stress under pressure. It will stand them in great stead for their exams!

My favourite aspects are the material and pace you use with the students. They appreciate it too. My class told me that having different ways to cope with pressure really helped and they are more likely to remember them because of the way they were presented by you. Thanks to Tia!

Sarah and Chantal did a great job of supporting our students in understanding how to study with the brain in mind. They were professional, passionate and tireless, as they presented to a range of students throughout the day. Pupils and staff were very positive about the input and we look forward to welcoming InnerDrive back to Greenshaw later this academic year.

The session on 'Memory and Metacognition' made students reflect on the limitations of their working memory and the importance of moving information into their long-term memory. The session included several interactive moments that made students have to participate and think hard, which was really pleasing. Students left the session with a better understanding of what effective revision looks like and will use the skills learnt not only with their exams but in their future employment.

Micky did an excellent job presenting to a range of students across years 7-12, with a focus on improving pupil motivation.

Tia delivered an excellent session on performance under pressure to our Y13 students. The presentation was lively and engaging. We loved the way she got students involved and had lots of practical tips and memorable examples to help them deal with their upcoming practice exams and A levels next year. We liked the cue cards that recapped the material and the process cues for students to identify their own techniques to remember. Tia also pointed us in the direction of some excellent online resources which we are using to further support our students. We look forward to working with InnerDrive again and would really recommend them.

I just wanted to write and say thank-you so much for today,  I really valued your session, felt like I had really learnt something, even though I have read both of your books already! Your delivery style was so engaging and really kept the whole room interested, which is no mean feat. Our teachers are a committed bunch and have high expectations so to hear such great feedback from them too was awesome. It was genuinely impactful CPD and I will definitely be inviting Bradley to speak again at our staff conference.

Tia’s approach was tailored perfectly for our all-girls environment. Her warm and approachable manner encouraged active participation, while her knowledge of the latest research on how the brain works captivated the students’ attention. She had a unique gift for breaking down complex concepts into practical, easy-to-apply strategies that resonated with every girl in the room. Through engaging group discussions, hands-on experiments, and real-world examples, Tia created an interactive space where our students felt comfortable asking questions and sharing their thoughts. Her energy and passion were contagious, motivating the girls to think differently about studying and take ownership of their learning journey.

We thought the trainer (Chantal) was really engaging and presented very well. The workshops were interactive and used tasks/data to prove their points - something which a previous provider we used didn't do. This really captured the pupils interests. The pupils came away with lots of different strategies to try.

Edward delivered a session at our annual Teachers’ Conference on sharing research-based, practical strategies to support students to be able to retrieve and remember the things they learn. Edwards session was exceptionally well received by our staff with many of them stating that their key takeaways from the day were from the session Edward delivered. Edwards session was engaging, included humour and relevant activities meaning staff left feeling energised and keen to embed the specific retrieval practice techniques Edward had shared with them in their lessons to reinforce learning into our student’s long-term memories. I often struggle to find education speakers that can adapt their knowledge and content to resonate with an audience from a Further Education setting, however Edward adapted his presentation perfectly to fit our audience. I would recommend Edward as a speaker to other providers in a heartbeat.

Our recent professional development session with Inner Drive was outstanding. The presenter established a fantastic rapport with our staff, fostering a warm and engaging atmosphere that made the learning experience both enjoyable and impactful. The content was highly informative and offered practical insights that we could readily adapt to our unique practices at Bridge Training. Each team member left with actionable strategies they’re enthusiastic about bringing into their classrooms. As Head of Curriculum, I am looking forward to collaborating with the Teaching Team to incorporate these strategies into our annual developmental observation process and learning walks. This session exceeded our expectations, and we’re excited to work with Inner Drive again in the future!

Bradley gave an outstanding session to out Y10 parents. Engaging, highly informative and impactful. After working in leading independent schools for the past 16years, this was one of the best talks I have ever seen to a parent body; it really made our parents think hard. The talk received excellent feedback from our parent body, to the extent that, our parents from other year groups have requested he speaks to them as well! Bravo.

Tia was very professional, calm, knowledgeable, but above all well-prepared.

It is always a pleasure to invite InnerDrive to work with our Lycée students. The workshops are expertly designed to offer great insight and strategies to help students navigate the personal and academic challenges they face. The interactive nature of the workshops ensures that students are fully engaged and enhances the learning experience.

Inner Drive have worked with us for many years now. We book them in annually to deliver a workshop on the 7 Habits of Success during our Year 11 Freshers' week. The sessions are very engaging and interactive and the feedback received from the students is always overwhelmingly positive.

Edward delivered inspiring, engaging and fun sessions on motivation and team work during our support staff training day. His approach was both informative and enjoyable, making the training day a memorable experience for all involved. Thank you very much for an exceptional training session and we look forward to working with you again in the future!

We had an excellent introductory session with Inner Drive. Despite the session being carried out over Zoom it was still really engaging and staff enjoyed the discussion it generated. Looking forward to working with Inner Drive more.

InnerDrive, and our specific workshop facilitator, Brad, were an absolute joy to work with. The workshop was research-informed, dynamic, relevant, well-planned and highly-engaging for attendees. I was so impressed and would certainly work with them again.

That perfect combo: full of sharp insights into learning as well as good jokes and a fantastic rapport with an audience of parents of students of all ages. Infectiously educational.

Edward led a high energy and super motivating Leadership workshop. The students were fully engaged and loved the variety of listening, contribution and taking part in the activities. The workshop allowed the new Prefect team to explore the way they work together and to gain confidence as a group of student leaders in the school. Thank you!

Bradley came to Stamford to deliver a fantastic day of CPD to our Senior and Junior schools. His presentations were hugely engaging and full of the most important take-aways from current cognitive science research. Staff were very grateful for his expertise and enjoyed the chance to reflect on their own teaching, as well as taking away some 'quick wins' that they can implement straight away. Bradley's session was rated extremely highly by staff and we look forward to welcoming him back to Stamford soon.

Mikey was an excellent communicator, and really instilled into the students that they had control over their examination outcomes and how to best ensure that they reached their desired goals. Every student that I spoke to said that they had found the session useful, and that they had gained something from it that they could use.

After a successful CPD to staff we were keen to see what Innnerdrive's student workshops could offer our students and we certainly were not disappointed. Innerdrive delivered a fanstastic series of interactive workshops to our Year 7,8 and 9 students. Students were thoroughly engaged throughout and there was certaintly a buzz created as students engaged with the experiments. The content was pitched perfectly for the different age ranges and provided students with practical insight and advice for them to embed in the classroom and beyond. We look forward to working with Innerdrive in the future.

The presenter, Mikey, was absolutely fantastic with the students . He really engaged and motivated. Content was pitched at exactly the right level and students really enjoyed and benefited from the experience.

Bradley was great to work with. The processes of working with him was really collaborative which meant that the session he delivered was exactly what we were looking for. But above all, the quality of Bradley's input in the session was excellent. Highly recommend.

I like the way in which Tia, and Innerdrive deliver the content. It is relevant to the students and the visuals are engaging. There is time to discuss and also self-reflect and to create action points that can be used in their day -to- day activities. It is helping to provide strong foundations for the students. Tia was engaging and met the needs of the students and built on from the previous sessions which were also excellent- thank you.

Brad was excellent. He delivered with a completely appropriate blend of research informed ideas and practical classroom strategies. He gave time for reflection and encouraged staff to think differently about practices that they already use.

Having not had a visiting speaker for pedagogical CPD for a number of years I was anxious to make the right choice and Bradley Busch certainly didn't disappoint. As well as his obvious expertise and knowledge, he is a truly charismatic presenter and his three visits have gone down very well with our staff and led to significant developments in our approach to teaching and learning.

Bradley delivered a workshop to our entire teaching staff body (from early-years through to A-level) and I now keep getting stopped in the corridor to be told how brilliant it was, and how much colleagues enjoyed it. It exceeded my expectations in this regard: even those who don't normally enjoy INSET sessions found this one engaging, fun and purposeful! Inner Drive are also incredibly easy to work with, they communicate efficiently and clearly and made the process of booking a workshop and making the arrangements very easy.

Fab session, well put together and lots of student engagement throughout. Our Y10s really enjoyed it. Thank you!

Such professionalism from booking to delivery. The Year 11s came away buzzing and more informed about effective revision strategies.

I really enjoyed the hands on activities for the students to do. I also liked the fact that students had materials that they can take with them to help them later on. Tia was great at connecting with the students and to keep them engaged during the sessions too. Great information for teachers and students to take back with them.

The InnerDrive workshop was a great success, the InnerDrive team were great in the run up to the workshop, making sure they understood what we were looking for, and then delivered a really engaging and thought provoking workshop, very well adapted for our students.

The workshops were a resounding success, effectively capturing the attention of students by seamlessly blending theoretical concepts with engaging practical experiments. The tasks were meticulously crafted to reinforce the theoretical elements while providing practical takeaways that students could readily apply in their academic pursuits. The presenters exhibited remarkable expertise, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the resources and interacting professionally with the students, fostering a stimulating learning environment.

My favourite part of the workshop was the engagement with the class. The talent and mindset grid was particularly engaging. It exceeded expectations as the group were listening throughout and had to provide examples of the theory.

Edward delivered an excellent session for our staff INSET which focused on addressing misconceptions in the classroom. He was engaging, amusing and perceptive and the session formed a great base for ensuing discussions on how to improve professional practice across the staff body.

InnerDrive have always been amazing to work with. They perfectly tailor each session to suit the needs of the cohort. The impact they have on students in the build up to their assessments.

The workshop was well presented and contained attention grabbing visual clips that helped the pupils in their understanding of how to improve their mindset. The session was interactive and fast-paced.

Very reliable company, expertly led informative and interactive sessions. Enjoyed by both children and their teachers.

“Very interesting class - lots of information and techniques to use. The presenter was very effective and responded brilliantly to the pupils. Thank you!” “As teens have a lot of negative thoughts, the reframing was fabulous, all too often they are stuck.” “A lot of helpful strategies and tools to use. Thank you so much for hosting the workshop.”

Feedback from staff included the following comments, we would definely like further sessions dependent on budget due to cost of the session. "It was very informative and engaging." "This was the best CPD session I have ever attended. It wasn't what I expected." "An interesting reminder of teaching strategies that we use daily. But also encouragement to improve areas." "I thought the trainer was engaging and I liked how the session was delivered." "Rosenshine's theory of instruction bullet points, I really enjoyed this CPD, I will ne incorporating more formative prompt in my future lessons"

Bradley Busch's knowledge, enthusiasm and gift for engaging and inspiring teachers to develop their practice intelligently and deliberately is outstanding. After his high-impact INSET last year, our expectations were very high - and they were entirely fulfilled. Thank you!

This was an excellent, engaging and interactive session that made our teaching staff collaborate and share ideas and reflect on the different aspects around resilience and self regulation. Lots of practical tips and staff are keen for the follow up!

Our academic team first heard about InnerDrive during the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning Academy in the summer of 2023. Bradley Busch was our final speaker for the event, and our team was blown away with all that was packed into his presentation. In thinking about how we wanted to spend our professional development time with faculty this year, InnerDrive was first on our list to reach out to for an engaging, fast-paced, and highly informative session. From the outset, I was thoroughly impressed by the responsiveness and professionalism demonstrated by Matt Shaw. His immediate response to our request, coupled with his easy accessibility, flexibility, and willingness to align the presentation with our specific objectives, set the stage for an exceptional experience. From the moment Matt started speaking, it was evident that InnerDrive was going to deliver something truly exceptional. Our teaching faculty was captivated by the depth of knowledge and expertise shared during the session. The insights provided perfectly supported our work with mind brain education, reaffirming the importance of understanding neuroscience to guide our teaching and learning practices. The way InnerDrive seamlessly connected complex neuroscience concepts to practical classroom applications was not only enlightening but also incredibly inspiring. What impressed us the most was the passion and dedication with which the InnerDrive team approached their presentation. The session was not just a lecture; it was an interactive journey that kept our educators engaged and eager to learn more. The practical strategies and evidence-based techniques shared have already begun to influence our teaching methodologies positively. The impact of InnerDrive's session on our teaching faculty cannot be overstated. It has sparked a renewed enthusiasm for incorporating neuroscience-backed approaches into our classrooms. We are confident that this newfound knowledge will enhance our students' learning experiences and contribute significantly to their academic growth. We are immensely grateful to InnerDrive for their invaluable contribution to our professional development initiatives. Thank you for enriching our understanding of mind brain education and empowering us to create more effective and engaging learning environments for our students. We look forward to implementing the strategies and insights gained from your session, confident that they will make a meaningful difference in our educational practices.

We chose InnerDrive as we were looking for study skills sessions that delivered the key messages to the pupils but were also interactive. This is exactly what we got - a fantastic balance of activities, study data and practical tools for pupils!

Brad delivered an excellent session for our Early Career Teachers and PGCE students. He pitched it just right and he ensured that his audience understood that research doesn't answer all the questions, but is part of the puzzle when planning and delivering effective lessons. Brad was engaging; giving lots of real-world examples and giving us fun experiments to do. He was responsive to his audience and answered lots of questions. All of us left the session energised and full of ideas as to how we can use the information in our lessons. We will definitely be booking him again!

We have worked with InnerDrive for a number of years and it's always a pleasure to hear Brad talk about educational research. After a long day I can't ever remember hearing so much laughter and collective 'ah ha' moments from staff when he makes a point and the penny drops. InnerDrive really are a delightful and super helpful company to work with.

Having worked with InnerDrive for many years, I never fail to be impressed by the quality of their resources and the level of engagement they are able to elicit from the students. Professional and passionate, I would highly recommend InnerDrive's workshops to any schools wishing to build a growth mindset culture amongst their student cohort.

Edward Watson, founder and director of Inner Drive, gave the keynote speech at the inaugural conference of Harrow Collegiate Alliance (HCA) on The Science of Learning. Edward arrived in plenty of time for us to help him set up and talk through the context of the conference. Edward's delivery was informal and engaging so that he put everyone at ease with content that was well informed (as expected from Inner Drive!) and pitched at absolutely the right level to avoid cognitive overload but provide much food for thought. We look forward to working even more closely with Inner Drive in a variety of ways this academic year.

InnerDrive once again delivered an amazing talk for our Year 11 embarking on their GCSE year. Bradley Busch is essentially the best person I have come across to communicate effectively those utterly vital messages about attitude and habits to set our students on the path to success. He is funny, extremely informed and engages brilliantly with the kids in the room. Thank you, InnerDrive - it's been 10 years and you just keep getting better!

Had Edward deliver an online workshop on how we learn for all of our curriculum staff. It was very interesting and informative, with a lot of practical activities so it wasn't just death by powerpoint! Thank you!

Inner Drive have been supporting our 6th Form induction sessions for a few years now. The programmes are designed so that student challenge previous conceptions on what the 6th Form will be like so that they are better prepared to be successful.

Staff at Inner Driver were second to none. They were really helpful when organising the event and Sarah was brilliant delivering the sessions. The resources and sessions were really engaging and a great start to the Induction for our Year 12 students.

Absolutely delighted with the sessions, they are a decisive component of what we hope is a purposeful and varied induction programme for our students

Thank you for your energy and passion, the kids really picked up on that, great feedback!

The girls loved your sessions and they are all looking forward to seeing you again soon.

One of the Year 11s just came out from your workshop and said it was the best thing that they had ever done at school!

Thank you for your visit. The boys had said that so far this was the best workshop they have had!

As always the students really enjoyed it and many said it was their favourite session of the day!

The students really enjoyed the afternoon as is evident from the feedback. I will certainly be in touch again soon.

The students have said they really enjoyed the session and found it very beneficial.

The feedback from the girls on our own internal survey was superb and it definitely was the most useful part of their day. So, thank you very much!

The students had a lovely day and took away so much.

We have had such fantastic feedback from both students, staff and the parents who came to hear you speak last week that we are keen to widen our audience and extend your session to our students who will be sitting their exams in a few weeks’ time.

Thank-you very much for your excellent delivery. I believe our students engaged in a lot of learning and found it totally enjoyable.

The students really enjoyed having you in.

Thank you for the workshops- they went really well!

For the third year now, you have delivered wonderfully dynamic sessions, which the girls continue to enjoy.

All the students thoroughly enjoyed your workshop. I am in no doubt we will ask you back to do some more!

It was a fantastic presentation and I am sure that it will have a positive effect on the students. I look forward to seeing you at Bushey Meads in the future.

The students spoke very positively about their experience with Inner Drive.

I wanted to say thank you very much for the time and effort you put into the sessions. The feedback from the taster days was extremely positive

Thanks again for your input to our Fresher’s week!

The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and it has again added another dimension to the day that has enhanced their general experience.

Both tutors spoke with confidence and passion and had obvious experience in the industry.

Firstly, thank you very much indeed for the stimulating and entertaining presentation you gave. Super – went down really well with the staff.

Thank you very much for the work that you did with us. It went down extremely well and gave us all much food for thought.

A pleasure to work with your team as always.

So many of my colleagues expressed their gratitude and were so impressed by what you said and how you presented the material.

You communicated a lot of ideas with consummate clarity and in a short time. I would like very much to invite you back to talk to the students.

The speakers were totally organised and on it. All the conversations we have had with the students since have been very positive.

The feedback we have received has, as always, been very positive. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Just wanted to say how pleased we were with the session. I know that they enjoyed it too and several of the students have remarked how useful the sessions were.

Many thanks for your informative session. As always, really informative, thought provoking and FUN!

Your team did a great job and engaged our young people positively.

Your team interacted brilliantly with the children,and I have had some very positive feedback from the staff that attended and the pupils.

Our Year 13 students initially hesitated to attend the intervention, preferring to revise. However, after discussing the benefits, everyone agreed to participate. Tia engaged in Year 13 from the moment she started the session. She guided them through various challenges they encountered in education, focusing on managing difficult emotions like anger, frustration, and exam stress, as well as coping with the demands of Sixth Form. Responding to a student request, Tia provided a comprehensive breakdown of the revision process. She shared strategic methods for managing thoughts and feelings, helping students feel more prepared and confident about their upcoming exams. By the end of the session, students left with a renewed enthusiasm for revision and practical tools to navigate their emotions. Tia's impact was evident; she received a heartfelt round of applause and cheers for her engaging delivery and genuine care. The students eagerly participated in role-plays and discussions, deeply absorbing the material. Her support thus far has sparked a newfound enthusiasm for revision and equipped our students with valuable emotional management skills. Additionally, her visual aids were excellent, enhancing the overall experience. I am pleased to have invited Tia to address the entire Key Stage Five in assembly.

The workshop was very student-orientated, motivating and came at just the right time to motivate the students for their exams. Thanks a lot!

Great experience! The pupils loved the workshop. The activities were engaging and dynamic and have really helped our pupils learn how to manage their stress under pressure. It will stand them in great stead for their exams!

My favourite aspects are the material and pace you use with the students. They appreciate it too. My class told me that having different ways to cope with pressure really helped and they are more likely to remember them because of the way they were presented by you. Thanks to Tia!

Sarah and Chantal did a great job of supporting our students in understanding how to study with the brain in mind. They were professional, passionate and tireless, as they presented to a range of students throughout the day. Pupils and staff were very positive about the input and we look forward to welcoming InnerDrive back to Greenshaw later this academic year.

The session on 'Memory and Metacognition' made students reflect on the limitations of their working memory and the importance of moving information into their long-term memory. The session included several interactive moments that made students have to participate and think hard, which was really pleasing. Students left the session with a better understanding of what effective revision looks like and will use the skills learnt not only with their exams but in their future employment.

Micky did an excellent job presenting to a range of students across years 7-12, with a focus on improving pupil motivation.