Testimonials

Read what others say about LKMco's work...

The following comments came from our most recent social impact survey:

• "Enthusiasm, encouragement, commitment towards excellence"
• "Very intelligent people with the desire to improve outcomes for young people"
• "Evidence based opinions."
• "Adaptability and can-do attitude"
• "Readiness to share; enthusiasm for learning and commitment to young people and teachers."
• "Informal character, but clear, sound thinking. Willingness to engage."
• "Personable, bright...input has enabled us to achieve outstanding results at inspection."
• "Friendly, focused on young people"
• "Laura's blogs always, without fail, make me think. They never simply reflect back to me my own views. Always they provoke a close examination of my own practice and often a change of approach"
• "High level contacts which provide insights into government/political planning in education; collaboration with colleagues in preparing reports and other documentation which are highly relevant in teacher training.
• "Practical, entrepreneurial, passionate, engaged in policy and research, a strong bridge between people working on the ground and current ideas in policy and research."

Previous Feedback

• "Input led to a measurable improvement in Teaching & Learning"
• "Without Loic there is no way I personally would deliver the quality of teaching that I do, or that City Gateway could have achieved our OUTSTANDING grade!"
• "Fantastic support, unquestionable knowledge delivered consistently throughout"
• "Incredibly thorough and helpful"
• "A true strength of Loic's is his ability to break down complex issues into simple, understandable and, most importantly, relevant ways to us as clients."
• "Outstanding! Loic's work with City Gateway was foundational to our Ofsted success. His professionalism, expertise and guidance was outstanding!"
• "Your solid grounding in education and passion for helping others to succeed has benefited us hugely. You have a remarkable way of keeping us focused on what's really important so that our learners can progress and achieve as much as possible"

Comments on work in previous roles

• "Being taught by Mr Menzies is more than just sitting in a lesson, it’s gaining an in depth understanding and truly enjoying yourself whilst doing it because of his energy and enthusiasm" - Kwaku Kyei-Darkwah: Year 11 Pupil, St. Geogre’s R.C. School

• "Loic has a quick, out-of-the-box mind! He thinks about everything and is a pleasure to work with. He has an excellent grasp of his sector and beyond; and is able to link rare concepts, ideas and people together to make great impact. I have no hesitation recommending Loic now or in the future." - Viv Oyolu: CEO- Divine Communications Trust
  
   
• "Loic is a talented teacher, communicator and manager of people and resources. He was part of a national accelerated leadership programme and performed his duties and obligations to an exemplary standard. He demonstrated an astute understanding of his school's needs and a high degree of emotional intelligence. He was held in high regard by his school's leadership team and played a formative part in the strategic direction of the school through his role as an Associate Senior Leader. I recommend him without any reservation whatsoever."- Gordon Ewing: Lead Consultant, SEFaid.com
  
   
• "Loic Menzies has consistently struck me as the most effective mentor in analyzing trainees’ performance and supporting and advising them as to how to improve it. It is clear that they have received outstanding support from him. I have not encountered one student who has not stressed this. Somehow Loic gets the best out of student teachers. His advice is always clear, helpful and to the point and his moral support is invaluable." - David Robertson: Tutor, London Metropolitan University
  
   
• "His judgments were accurate and perceptive and were delivered sensitively. He made a number of very creative suggestions on how teaching could be improved and these were very well received by teachers." - David Goslin:Head of Learning and Development, Westminster Local Authority
  
   
• "An excellent session: important and relevant issues were delivered at a high level."
• "Great session- well organised and delivered. It engaged with really relevant and important issues in teaching today with the chance to create solutions to these".
  
  Participants – Filling the Youth Development Vacuum - Policy Workshop, "The Big Question" Teachfirst National Conference, November 2009
  
   
• "Loic’s encouraging and positive guidance was a fantastic start to my teaching career. Loic has an excellent understanding of Citizenship and is full of practical tips and strategies to help develop both teaching and behaviour management." - Sue Mayne: Citizenship teacher, Drayton Manor High School, London
  
   
• "Loic's strengths were being able to see, understand and resolve problems… He worked with one particularly disaffected male pupil who was considered too disruptive to attend lessons in the main stream school.  Loic worked with tireless commitment, observing him closely and considering strategies to help him improve his behaviour. He offered this pupil a safe place in which he was able to talk honestly and openly.  This year, there have been obvious improvements in this pupil's behaviour, attitude and ability to function in the main stream… Loic showed kindness, understanding, intelligence, honesty and openness when he was dealing with problems involving students."- Jane Chiodi: Head of Year 9, St. George’s R.C. School, London
  
   
• "Thanks to him I learnt the skills I had previously struggled with. By watching how he worked, and receiving regular feedback on my own teaching, I was able to emulate many of his tactics which have stood me in good stead. While Loic would encourage me in a positive way, he would also offer much-needed advice and share ideas. In all, I am very grateful to have had Loic as my mentor and to have been able to learn so much in such a short space of time." - Simone Banks: NQT, Edmunton County School
  
   
• "Loic has a great ability to bring out the best in young people. His youth work skills are excellent and he is able to engage with young people in a positive way that encourages their participation and develops their self-esteem and confidence. Loic has a lot of experience of involving young people in active citizenship, supporting and encouraging their involvement in decision making processes. I am very pleased to have had Loic on my youth work team and hope to work with him again one day." - Lisa Pollitt: Senior Children and Young People's Participation Officer, Cambridge City Council
  
   
• "Good talk to activity ratio. Provided opportunities to think about our own practice"
• "A lot of things I could do within my own lessons to support G&T and as a result raise attainment"
• "Subject-specific, valuable tips"
  
  Participants – Gifted and Talented INSET Harlesden Primary School, London, November 2009
  
   
• "Very worthwhile and well presented,"
• "I will certainly take away much to think about, Thank you!"
• "It has made me more aware of the things I need to consider as I take my next steps,"
• "Very relevant to any teacher,"
• "Caused deep thought and reflection,"
• "Very valuable and useful session,"
• "Excellent session, tutors very knowledgeable and good interaction/rapport with students,"
• "Really informative and enjoyable",
• "Very interesting and thought provoking- I have a much better understanding of how my practice impacts on children’s opportunities/shaping outcomes,"
  
  Canterbury Christchurch University GRTP Trainees, Education for Diversity Workshop, May 2010

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