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Marginal Gains

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Marginal Gains

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About this course

The little things really do add up, and that’s an idea that can be easily used within education. Studies have shown that improving thirty different factors by 1% is much easier than improving one factor by 30%. In this workshop, we share a process with your students that will help them to identify the factors that influence their academic results and encourage them to make simple changes that can increase their performance and ultimately, results.

Rationale

Sir Dave Brailsford, former performance director of British Cycling, revolutionized the sport using the theory of marginal gains. Brailsford believed (and showed) that if you make a 1% improvement in a host of tiny areas, the cumulative or ‘aggregated’ benefits would be astonishing. The theory of marginal gains has been credited for shifting the British cycling team from a mediocre performer to 16 gold medals over two Olympics and seven Tour de France wins in eight years. The principle of marginal gains is connected to the idea that we form habits very easily through repetitive action, and then the sum of these small, repetitive actions impacts seriously on long-term results. This means that poor performance is not usually because of something that happened overnight, but more likely because we have formed unuseful habits, affecting us more than we realise. The relevance of this to students may not be immediately obvious. However, just as it led to more gold medals for the cycling team, this approach over time can lead to huge improvements in a students’ academic results.

“Find a 1% margin for improvement in everything you do.”

Sir David Brailsford (2000)

Objectives

  • To understand and apply the theory of marginal gains.
  • To inspire students to take responsibility for their self-directed studies.
  • To enable students to identify their current strengths and weaknesses.
  • To help students reflect on negative habits and behaviours in relation to their studies
  • To help students identify areas for development and choose positive actions.

Skills taught and their Benefits

Open-mindedness involves being receptive to a wide variety of ideas, arguments, and information. It involves being able to recognise when a certain perspective or belief does not serve us as well as we thought it did in the past. Being able to change and revise out-dated or incorrect beliefs is an important part of learning and personal growth.

The Wheel of Balance acts as a representation of a students’ personal and academic life. The wheel requires significant self-reflection and the ability to assess their current situations. By knowing more about the wheel, your students can determine whether they have the priorities they intend and decide when to make changes to their routines and habits.

Identifying current habits is an important skill if a student is looking to make improvements. Only once they have noticed current patterns of behaviour, can they look to modify or challenge them.

Establishing positive study habits include finding a quiet location to study, taking breaks, settings goals, and taking practice tests. Studying can be hard. The good news is that anybody can develop good study habits to make studying more effective, efficient, and enjoyable.

Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, your students will have:

  • Understood the theory of marginal gains and feel confident to apply this to their studies and revision plan.
  • Felt empowered to take responsibility for their independent studies.
  • Improved their ability to identify their personal strengths and weaknesses.
  • Identified negative habits and behaviours that may be impacting their studies.
  • Understood how to positively impact and manage behaviours and habits in relation to their studies.

“I’ve realised how much of a difference the small changes can make. Gave me the motivation to revise more.”

Year 11 Student, All Saints Academy (2022)

Statutory Guidance, Curriculum and Frameworks

GATSBY Benchmarks: 3,5,8

NERUPI Framework: Choose, Become, Understand

PSHE Core: Living in the wider world

Combining with other courses

Some said it was the best session they had ever had at Walton! Praise indeed – as we know students can be the harshest critics!

Jane Etherington, Head of Sixth Form, Walton Academy

The workshops were brilliant. Our students and the staff in the workshops were very impressed not only by the content but the delivery. Stunning!

Paul Cadmore, Senior Leader, Chilton Trinity

I had a great day too and so many staff have said how fantastic the training was!

Ursula Mort, Assistant Headteacher, The Catholic High School, Chester

Staff and students have said it’s the best workshop they’ve been to all year with some saying it’s the best talk they’ve ever had. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Lucy Maggs, Assistant Headteacher, Callywith College

I have worked in schools for a long time, and seen many outside agencies come into school to deliver their workshops. I honestly have to say this is the best one I’ve ever been involved with.

Tracey Gittens, Head of Year, Cockburn School

My Headteacher was so impressed with Sander, that he has already told me to organise some sessions with Year 11 as soon as I possibly can.

Joshua Brookland, Senior Leader, Henley Bank High School

I would have no hesitation in booking Made Training again and in the times of shrinking school budgets, it was money well spent. Thanks again for an outstanding day.

James Cooney, Assistant Headteacher, Helsby High School

We thought the day was excellent and great value for money in comparison to what else is out there.

Mike Horton, Assistant Headteacher, North Bromsgrove High School and Sixth Form

The style of trainer was upbeat and lots of energy! Fabulous delivery and has given a way of discussing revision with my son.

Parent, Winston Churchill Sports College

This has been so very positive. Not just for my daughter but myself also. Thank you. Very helpful!

Parent, Smiths Wood Academy

Wow! Amazing. What a fun & inspiring way to learn. Will definitely be using these techniques at home with my son.

Parent, Neston High School

Enables me to understand and help my daughter revise and get through her exams. Spot on! A great workshop!

Parent, Werneth School

Made me realise how to simplify text into easy learning. Enlightening!

Parent, Blacon High school

The workshop was so beneficial and useful for me and my son, who will be using the techniques at home and me in my work!

Parent, Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

Great energy & engagement, insightful, excellent having insight into what the pupils have seen and how we can support.

Parent, Christ the King College

I was in two minds about coming but I am glad I did. This was first class.

Parent, Christ the King College

Very clear and helpful, great usable tips. Means I can now really guide my child to use their time effectively.

Parent, Knutsford Academy

First time I've been able to recall facts since chemo/radiotherapy on my brain. Thank you!

Parent, Crookhorn College

It inspired me to work hard and completely changed my attitude towards learning.

Year 11 student, Lincoln Christs Hospital School

Wow! Great! Engaging and mind opening. Will use all of these techniques. Thank You!

Year 11 student, Kemnal Technology College

Gave me the belief that I can change the way I think and be more in control of my results.

Year 10 student, East Point Academy

It's helped me schedule my time properly and gave me a clear view of my future.

Year 11 student, Ormiston Meridian Academy

Such a great guy, wish he was my teacher. I would recommend to anyone!

Year 11 student, Weaverham High School

It has made me want to achieve my goals like overcoming my fears and focusing more in school.

Year 9 student, Stephen Rayner High School

It made me realise the fun and helpful nature of revision. Absolute perfection.

Year 11 student, Huntcliffe School

I can now understand how my mindset can help my attitude towards learning.

Year 11 Student, Pilton Community College

I have realised that there are more opportunities out there than I thought, you can become successful if you try. Never give up and believe.

Year 9 student, Brannel School

The interactive workbook was a great structure for the session which the students found really useful.

Peter Bragg, Strategic Partnerships and Careers Lead, UTC Plymouth, Devon

It was fantastic to see our year 10 and 11 pupils engaged, willingly participating and recognising that revision can be fun.

Emma Bowen, Associate Senior Leader, Ysgol Bro Gwau, Pembrokeshire

Once again we were delighted with the high quality workshops delivered by Made Training. Many came away feeling confident that they now had the tools to make 'Exams Easy'

Julie Cadman, Assistant Headteacher, Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, Cheshire

James was outstanding – really engaging and enthusiastic. Our students found the Rapid Revision Power Hour so useful!

Mark Bowman, Deputy Headteacher, Tabor Academy, Essex

Both students and teachers developed greater understanding of a range of effective revision techniques and took away techniques that were immediately applicable to independent study & teaching.

Martin Byrne, Senior Leadership Team, King's International College, Surrey

The day was absolutely brilliant. The programme was perfect with lots of good interaction and good content which kept the students focused and engaged.

Mr Martin Seward - School Careers Advisor - Cecil Jones Academy - Southend-on-Sea,

I sat in on a few of his sessions and the students were engaged and contributing well. I couldn’t have wanted anymore for the school and would be happy to book again.

John Gibbins, Area Engagement Officer, LincHigher NCOP, Bishop Grossteste University

Parents walked away with some great strategies to help support their child

Natalie Mills-Freislich, Outreach Officer, Make Happen (NCOP), University of Essex

Delivery was engaging, lively and demonstrated real commitment to student experience

Lucy Yarde, NSSW (NCOP) Institutional Outreach Officer, Bridgwater & Taunton College

I attended the parents' evening and made copious notes for my own children and for my teaching too.

Clare de Glanville, Assistant Headteacher, Tewkesbury School, Gloucestershire

We have worked with MADE since 2017. They are one of our most popular external providers as they understand the needs of our schools and their trainers consistently get excellent feedback.

Jamie Bytheway - Greater Manchester Higher - Operation Manager (Activities and Projects) - Manchester Metropolitan University,

I have found the sessions to be delivered to a high standard, with knowledgeable and professional trainers and good quality resources for learners.

Amy Liddy - LiNCHigher NCOP - Area Engagement Officer - Bishop Grosseteste University,

Over the two years we have worked together, MADE for education have consistently inspired and enthused the young people we work with

Si Price - Higher Horizons+ NCOP - Chester Hub Manager - University of Chester,

Very experienced and engaging trainers who responded brilliantly to the needs of the students.

Mr Nick Williams - Raising Standards Leader Year 10 - Kingsway School - Stockport,

It was a brilliant day and I think both students and staff got a lot from the sessions with James!

Jess Hill - Higher Education Liaison Officer (Swindon) - StudyHigher NCOP,

The feedback from both the pupils and staff has been positive and there are some really workable strategies they can both use in the future.

Ricky Patel - Assistant Headteacher - Hodge Hill College - Birmingham,

We have worked with MADE Training over the last year or so on a number of events for Years 9 – 13. Their professional, friendly manner, flexibility and organisation have been superb

Kerry Wilby - Headteacher's PA - Sweyne Park School - Essex,

The parents session in the evening again was a very professional session and really gave the parents the help they need in preparation for their child's examinations.

Brian Bielby - Assistant Headteacher - St Bede's - Blackburn,

The pupils enjoyed finding the fun side of revision and were able to use this time to effectively implement and complete their own revision practice.

Laura Melling - Senior Pastoral lead - Sir John Fisher Catholic High - Wigan,

Nicci was very warm, welcoming and enthusiastic about the content she delivered for our Year 9 and 10 students

Dr C Njoku - Teacher of Mathematics & STEM Lead - Co-op Academy North Manchester,

Joe was excellent, really engaging and interactive and he worked well with all the students. The content of the workshop was excellent

Julie Hilliker - Business and Enterprise Manager - The Appleton School - Essex,

Joe’s delivery of the sessions were excellent due to his calm manner and interaction with the students

Maria Griffiths - Careers Coordinator - St Thomas More High School - Essex,

We’ve had another fantastic day of workshops with Rob; many thanks for all of your help with the organisation of this. Looking forward to receiving the impact report. Thanks again

Claire Middlehurst - Assistant Headteacher - Hodge Hill School for Girls - Birmingham,

Rob really engaged the boys from the outset not only with the materials that he used but also with his own energetic style and delivery

Dave Walsh - Ormiston Meridian Academy - Stoke-on-Trent,

We thought the day was excellent and great value for money in comparison to what else is out there.

Mike Horton - Assistant Headteacher - North Bromsgrove High School & Sixth Form - Worcestershire,

It was an excellent day, the variety of different workshops on offer engaged all of our Year 11 pupils

Matthew Troote - Head of Year 11 - Mary Immaculate High School - Cardiff,

You people are AWESOME. Staff and student feedback was very positive. Your facilitator was excellent, the session was very useful and well led is what I was told…and if my people are happy…I’m happy

Jude Roberts - Assistant Principal- Head of Sixth Form - Ark Academy St Alban's - Birmingham,

The workshop was delivered brilliantly by Sander, he had students (and staff) fully engaged and everyone walked away from the event in a positive mood having learned something new.

Jenna Carter - NCOP Institutional Outreach Officer - Next Steps South West - Bridgwater and Taunton College,

The Exams MADE Easy sessions were fantastic and Danny is an asset to your organisation – it was refreshing to have someone delivering this type of workshop who was enthusiastic and motivating.

Steph Stables - Post-16 Progress Leader & MAKE HAPPEN NCOP Co-ord - Shoeburyness High School,

You make the sessions very engaging and relevant to the students in the short space of time you have. We look forward to working with your team again next year.

Cathy Hewitson, Vocational Learning Leader - Alsager School,

James has been great. I have been able to see the young people starting to think positively about their future and get excited about working hard to reach their goals.

Lizzie Whalley - NCOP Hub Officer - Higher Horizons+ - Harper Adams University - Shropshire,

I always thought I could never change but after this workshop I believe I can make my future better.

Ellie, Year 9, Crookhorn College

An imaginative and interactive approach

The Lighthouse offers an imaginative and interactive approach to facilitate self-reflection, goal-setting and SMART targets. Roger, who lead the session was very professional and personable and the resources were excellent. Year 11 enjoyed the workshop and found the experience to be worthwhile and useful as they progress towards their examinations and choices for post-16 education or training. I would highly recommend MADE education and I am looking forward to working with them again.

Ruth Atine - Head of KS5 Progress, St. Peter’s RC High School and Sixth Form Centre,

It has been a very successful day!

Just a quick email to say a big thanks to Joe for delivering the above so fantastically well. It has been a very successful day, the students remained fully engaged throughout and I am sure they will benefit greatly from this. Thanks again.

Julia Knowles - Achievement Coach/Next Steps NCOP Coordinator - Clyst Vale Community College,

Inspiring and perfectly suited for the pupils that took part

Claire Fawkes - Careers Co-ordinator - Weaverham High School - Northwich,

The girls enjoyed Danny's delivery, and definitely came out feeling encouraged and inspired.

Miss Amy Wallace - Deputy Head - St Catherine's School (Ind) - Twickenham,

The day was very well received by the students, they all took an active part and I'm sure will be able to put the strategies learnt on the day into practice. Joe is Brilliant!

Mrs Stella Stafford - KS4 Leader - William Lovell Church of England Academy - Lincs,

The goals and aspirations session was inspiring and perfectly suited for the pupils that took part. Sander was engaging and held the attention of the pupils.

Claire Fawkes, Careers Co-ordinator - Weaverham High School,

It was brilliant! Both staff and students have given some fantastic feedback on the session. It was really well received and Danny was great. Please can you thank him from me.

Marie Cunningham - Head of Student Services - The Co-operative Academy of Stoke-on-Trent,

The workshop gave me the skills to work more efficiently. It has made me feel more comfortable about my exams. It will definitely bring my grades up.

Michael, Year 11 student, Woolwich Poly, London

Danny was inspiring and it was a great way for the students to start. The students now feel much more organised with their time management and how to prioritise their tasks.

Elizabeth Frances Isaac - Head of Teaching and Learning - Saxmundham Free School,

A big thank you to James for yesterday. He was fantastic! The students really enjoyed his sessions. What a warm and engaging man. Thank you for accommodating us.

Kath Dilks. Acting Head of Sixth Form. Cardiff High School,

It was excellent, the students were fully engaged and commented on the good strategies that they felt they could use

Hi Corin, It was excellent, the students were fully engaged and commented on the good strategies that they felt they could use. One student asked if he could go into the spots hall where we hold the exams and go through the techniques in there!

Helen Robinson. Vice Principal, Furness Academy,

The day was fantastic from start to finish and truly inspirational.

Helen Bracher, Coordinator - Winston Churchill Sports College

When I came I was doubting everything but now I’m confident! It encouraged me to try my hardest not to be embarrassed or shy and try out new things.

Year 7 student, The Holte School

Note to parents

The strategies within this course are designed to help your child plan, structure and conduct their revision in the most effective manner.

It is important to note that each child has individual strengths and preferences and will therefore benefit from a tailored and personalised approach to revision. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ magic rabbit foot for passing exams. There are, however, a range of techniques that have been proven to assist in increasing focused attention, understanding and recall. We encourage students to experiment with a variety of these techniques so they might develop an approach that works for them. A good time for trying out different revision methods is in the lead up to the mock exams. Help them to analyse which techniques work for them, so that when they are revising for their main exams – they know how to revise in a confident and effective manner.

Discuss revision with your child and encourage them to discuss it with their friends and siblings. Encourage your child to attend any additional revision sessions organised by the school; these will be focused on the key topics that will come up in the exam. Your child will also get the feeling that they’re not alone in this; all their friends are going through it too. Attend any parents’ evenings put on by the school. It’s useful to be reminded of things you might not have thought of or forgotten. Also, it’s a great time to hear from other parents and how they’re all experiencing similar issues or challenges.

We wish you all the best in supporting your child through the intensive and often stressful time leading up to exams. The act of you reading this text, infers that you have your child’s best interests in mind. I’m sure they will benefit massively from your help, support and encouragement.

Best,
Sander de Groot
Head of Training

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