David Nicholls, Independent Provider

Independent Provider 

Contact details

Phase: Primary and secondary
School/Organisation: Independent provider
Phone number: 07548749471
Email: dnicholls82@yahoo.com


Profile

Coaching for leaders and classroom teachers

An experienced coach (750hrs coaching, 200hrs lesson observations), David offers cost effective CPD with sustainable outcomes. Coaching includes:

  • Working with individuals to improve quality of teaching
  • Supporting new and experienced subject leaders
  • Supporting NQTs and new staff

SLT at Rednock attest to the impact of his work.  A maths teacher at Maidenhill School commented "I have really appreciated the coaching sessions.  They have definitely had a positive impact on my teaching."

David trains teachers to coach and has run effective CPD in different schools and settings.

He has a postgraduate qualification in coaching and mentoring.

Departmental Reviews

David conducts core and non-core subject reviews. He has relevant recent Ofsted training in inspection skills and self-evaluation.

CPD Teaching and Learning

David runs CPD on a range of whole school teaching and learning issues, with particular expertise in AfL, BfL, differentiation, thinking skills, questioning, challenge and demonstrating progress.

Advisory work for MFL

A former Subject Leader and AST, and now Consultant, David continues to be passionately informed about Languages teaching and offers a range of support for both teachers and subject leaders in both primary and secondary.

Areas of expertise

Coaching for classroom teachers and school leaders
Departmental health checks
CPD on all aspects of Teaching and Learning
Advisory work for Modern Foreign Languages