Primary Transformation

What Others Say

"The 'X' Factor that Bruce provided was crucial. He combined excellent presentation skills with a genuine passion for helping children achieve."

— F. Bailie, Principal, Bloomfield Primary School

"Bruce Potts was a total inspiration — he held the audience's attention throughout the day with his stimulating and interesting ideas. Many of my teachers will come away modelling themselves on Bruce for this academic year.

— NDPPG, Northern Ireland

"I just wanted to drop you a line to say how much the staff of Hurstpierpoint Pre Prep enjoyed our day with you last week. It really was an inspirational day and we have come back buzzing with ideas and enthusiasm. Thank you again for a truly wonderful day."

— Michele Finnegan, Head of Pre Prep, Hurstpierpoint College

"Just wanted to say THANK YOU for the fantastic day we had for our Annual Conference. The whole Learning Network is talking about all the little ideas you gave to help make learning fun. I would personally like to thank you for making the day run so seamlessly and ensuring that everyone's learning needs were catered for."

— Helen Lee, Chair of Write Club 7 Learning Network, Liverpool

"I am an NQT who recently attended an Accelerated Learning course with Bruce Potts and just wanted to pass on my thanks for a wonderful day and for the sound advice given. It truly was a thoroughly enjoyable day, as well as being highly informative. I have tried a number of the techniques Bruce shared with us, and have had much success so far. In particular, my loop powerpoints on 'Random Facts, 'Inspirational Quotes', and 'Wonders Of The World', have done a lot to calm classes as they enter the room. I have even had a line of year 11's looking at the random facts through the windows at breaktime! I have a very difficult, low self esteem tutor group who seem to find enjoyment in reading the inspirational quotations in a morning."

Many thanks for all your words of wisdom and sound advice."

— Laura Fox, English Teacher, Handsworth Grange School

"I have just returned from the Year 2 Leaver's Prize Giving Service at Bromsgrove Pre-Preparatory School, where Bruce Potts was the Guest Speaker. I would just like to say that even though he kept his talk brief due to the ages of the children present, he was one of the most engaging speakers I have had the pleasure of listening to in a very long time. His comments on the future education of our children were thought provoking and his enthusiasm and relaxed manner ensured that he had everyone's attention. He is certainly an asset to education! Please pass on my thanks to him."

— Sharon Ward, parent

"Virtually everybody said it's the most worthwhile and enjoyable Inset Day they've ever had."

— Lee Pajak, Deputy Headteacher, Bishop Road Primary School

"Just wanted to drop you a few lines to say thank you for a most interesting and inspiring day at the LSA Conference. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and look forward to trying out your ideas and strategies when returning to school after the Easter break.  My head is still buzzing with all that 'Learning, Thinking and Stuff' — my brain is going to have its work cut out tonight when I'm sleeping! Hope I have the good fortune to attend one of your seminars in the future. Again, grateful thanks for a fab day."

— Mandy Butlin, LSA, Penybont Primary School

"Thank you very much for a fantastic day with Tandridge. We could not have booked a better speaker for the day. I have had brilliant feedback, all positive, on your Inset."

— Sarah Davison, co-ordinator for the Tandridge Confederation, Surrey, following their conference.

"WOW!! Just wanted to say a belated thank you for a brilliant and inspiring day. Everyone has been talking and enthusing in school, a real buzz amongst staff. Haven't ached from laughing so much in ages, you should go on stage — you are very funny but aside from that delivered a very serious message. It is up to us now."

— Cate Ball, teacher

"Just thought I would drop you a line to say a very big thank you to Bruce Potts. He was brilliant — a true inspiration. It was a wonderful day — a reminder about what education is all about. Got home and couldn't stop talking about my day. Please pass on my thanks."

— Helen, teacher

"Just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed your day on Friday. To say it has had an amazing impact on my staff would be an understatement."

— Chris Wain, Headteacher, Pallister Park Primary School

"That was the best Inset Day we've ever had."

— Joan Leslonges, Headteacher Kingsford Community School, following an Inset Day for 400 staff from her Network Learning Community

"Bruce's leadership is inspirational and motivational."

— Ofsted

"Entertaining, inspirational and excellent."

— Victoria Clarke, Headteacher, Pashley Down Infant School

"It makes a refreshing change to listen to someone who really has 'walked the talk!'"

— Frances Hopkins, Headteacher, St Athan Primary School

"Many thanks for such an inspirational and entertaining day. All our staff are now completely enthused!"

— Rebecca Southgate, Deputy Headteacher, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

"I don't usually look forward to Inset Days and I wasn't looking forward to this one but having listened to you today I didn't want it to end. It was the best training I've had in 25 years of working in schools. Thank you."

— Dorothy Lassiter, classroom assistant

"Thank you Bruce for a truly excellent day. Some of the comments of the staff were:
'It's the best training I've ever attended'
'It was so inspiring'
'The energy that went into the delivery was amazing'
'Bruce was so good, to keep that many people so interested for a whole day and a Friday afternoon at that, shows what a brilliant presenter he is.'"

— Jane Healey, Headteacher, St Michael's Primary School

"You did exactly what we hoped you'd do — inspire and motivate us. What more can I say!"

— Paul Heydon, Headteacher, Parkside Primary School

"Once again, you have given us a truly fantastic day, this time on Creativity. You have left us with so much to think about and helped us to consider what really matters in our schools."

— Kevin McAnulty, Newbridge Cluster, South Wales