“Everything is different.
Thank you to the world of education for keeping going.
Everything is the same.
The world of education needs new ideas, inspiration, challenge, support and a smile more than ever.
We’ve been taking people’s brains or a walk for over a quarter of a century, helping schools see that there’s always another way.
We’re not going to stop now.
Online. In print. In the flesh. It’s all good.”
From Independent Thinking, the education company that explain:
“Education, for us means learning what’s needed to play your part in making things better. After all, education should be as broad as it is long.”
I am thrilled to announce that I have become one of Independent Thinking’s People – an Associate – this means that I am part of a team of who has been providing extraordinary speakers to help schools change for over 25 years. Their word-of-mouth recommendations and long-going repeat business tells us something.
I’m there to bang my Behaviour drum.
To see my ITL profile click here – https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/associates/adele-bates/
To learn more about what ITL offers (especially during educational unrest) click here – https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/
On 24th Feb 19.00 UK time I am leading a Webinar session Teenagers & Behaviour: What all teachers need to know
For more info and to book, click here – https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/itl-online/teenagers-and-behaviour/
Engage with challenging behaviour in your school and support staff effectively;
For Teaching Staff
Free Video Series: How to manage challenging behaviour in the classroom.
When you request these videos you’ll also receive emails and offers from Adele.
For Leaders & Policy Makers
Free Video Series: How to support teachers to manage challenging behaviour.
When you request these videos you’ll also receive emails and offers from Adele.
Other blog posts that might be of interest
A Night to Flourish – Support Flourish Mentors’ First Annual Fundraiser
On 6 March, we’re proud to attend and support our charity partner, Flourish Mentors as they host their first annual fundraiser, A Night to Flourish. Every ticket and donation moves them closer to their £10,000 goal.
Let’s Talk About Mental Health
Did you know that according to NHS 2024 data, more than one in three young women aged 16–24 live with a mental health condition—36.1%—twice the rate of their male peers? Flourish Mentors exists to respond to this urgent and often unmet need.
Our First Charity Partnership
Thank you so much to Adele Bates and your wonderful ABE community and team for welcoming Flourish Mentors as your first Charity Partner!