Devaney Herriotts @ Herriotts World
With a varied background in Education spanning nearly 40 years, Devaney’s experience in Special Educational Needs is Broad and Balanced and covers Early Years to Secondary level.
Devaney’s expertise lies in developing and promoting S.M.S.C throughout the curriculum whilst training colleagues in sustainable strategies to maintain Well Being throughout the school.
Whilst her early career was spent in Special Education, for the past twelve years Devaney has been at the helm of a company delivering a huge range of programs to schools all over the country with the specific aim of developing a widespread approach to the Well Being of our children, teachers and the wider community.
More recently, she has designed and delivered a varied range of programs including Mindfulness, directly addressing Ofsted requirements relating to S.M.S.C grade descriptors.
Design and delivery are all part of the offer and although there are a range of training opportunities for both colleagues and students, Devaney is also available to create bespoke programs for individual schools or Academy groups.
Introduction to Mindfulness |
A package that helps teachers to develop their own levels of emotional resilience and thus;
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NQT / RQT Training |
Bespoke package for any group of NQT/RQT but including;
Helping new and recently qualified teachers get to grips with maintaining high levels of Emotional resilience not only for their students but also for themselves. |
Classroom Dynamics that promote S.M.S.C |
In order to achieve outstanding, schools must illustrate a clear thread of S.M.S.C throughout their practice. This bespoke program will develop;
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Whole school Well Being days |
This training supports whole school well being offering;
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Peer Massage training |
A Program for teachers giving them the skills to develop;
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Mindfulness /MBSR |
An organic process to help teachers;
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b M.I.S.P. |
Helping children to achieve their goals through a more mindful approach an eight weeks program to develop their ability to focus and remain calm. Developing a greater understanding of Mindfulness and how to incorporate it into daily life, reducing stress and anxiety |
.b foundation course [M.I.S.P]
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This training will give teachers the skills and knowledge to teach Mindfulness to their cohorts. It’s validated by the Mindfulness in Schools program.
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Well Being Packages for Whole School."Calm Minds and Calm Spaces" |
These workshops are designed to enable students to manage stress through a variety of holistic and sustainable strategies. These workshops work particularly well as a pre exam taster day for year 6, year 10, year 11, 12. The workshops are also available for staff training days. Outcomes
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'All in all I have ample evidence of a productive and cost effective day which certainly had an impact on the days that followed and which I am sure will show to have lasting effect.
[Mary Higgins – Senior Advisor , Workforce development]
The impact of these sessions is that the morale of staff has been raised and they feel much more valued
[Head teacher – Springfield House School]
I am confident from reactions so far that the training program will have a major impact upon the atmosphere and the environment of the Skilts School. There will be positive gain for both staff and pupils that will enhance current strategies and will build even better relations between all members of the school
[Head Teacher, Skilts Special School]
'The day was a resounding success and your presence there was certainly a major contributing factor to this.
[Deborah Williams – P.S.H.E. Advisor, B.C.C.]
It's so wonderful to work with people who have huge talents and skills and are so willing to share them. Devaney understands true partnership and well being of all in our community, with integrity, dignity and love.
[Nikki Shaw – Head Teacher Osbourne Children's Centre and Nursery]
Pathways to improved well being, reduced barriers to learning and a wealth of strategies for calm are just some of the sustainable outcomes.
[Head Teacher – Ben Jonson Primary]
'I just wanted to write to say thank you for the superb service you have provided our school since the start of last academic year. The weekly stress management and relaxation workshops that you have run with our Year 13 students had such a positive impact on their lives and general well-being, it was so impressive and pleasing to see. The feedback from the students has been phenomenal and so complimentary – one of them even going as far as saying that these sessions have quite honestly transformed his life!
[Ollie Welsby, Assistant Head. King Edwards V1 Aston]
During the 12 weeks program my staff and I have noticed a significant improvement in the childrens' attitudes to learning and their self-confidence , both within the group and when in their classroom with peers. Class teachers have also noticed a significant improvement in academic outcomes this term , and I am convinced that the programme played a significant part in this story.
[Elaine Stevens Head Teacher, Hateley Heath Primary]
You have created one of life's wonderful memories for me today as a human being and as a teacher at Q3 Academy. The energy around the site was quite unique and I hope to take this experience and carry it with me for many years to come. Ifeel privileged to have worked with such an amazing company. Does anyone ever tell you that you shine?
[Sarah Mellors- Transition Coordinator Q3 Academy]
Not only did we learn a huge amount about stress management, relaxation, mindfulness and well-being, we came away relaxed and stress-free and most importantly we had bonded as a team more so than I have ever witnessed before.
[Vicki Sumner – Head Teacher Moseley C of E School]
