Animal Multimedia: An Online Workshop
After months of being stuck in my house, I was finally able to stop by a school and observe one of our exciting workshops firsthand...sort of. I was there digitally! Not like a hologram or force ghost from Star Wars, but via Google Hangouts, which works just as well....
Finding the Right Fit: How we Recruit
Identifying the Role I get a real buzz of excitement when recruiting for hi-impact. It is thrilling to grow the team and by the end of the process we have recruited a new employee who fits our scoring criteria, company culture and shares the same values as us. The...
Stepping Into Happiness
There is a simple happiness in the magical act of placing one foot in front of the other after a day of work during lock down. When I head out of the door, I like to mix my routes around Chester which include walking around the Chester walls, the Meadows and...
Joining hi-impact: Liam Orr’s Journey So Far
I’m the most recent member of the consultancy team here and I had started my new position just as schools were beginning to close. Given that I started at a very challenging time, I thought I would write a blog about my unusual introduction to hi-impact! My...
Being Happier in Lockdown
During this lockdown, I learned something important about myself. I have no time for news-spinning. To be completely truthful, unlike many fluff pieces we are currently seeing in the media, I don’t think there is a “positive side” to the Coronavirus. We’re in a bad...
Remote Learning: Temporary Measure or a Legitimate Alternative?
Adaptation, it takes many different forms. Whether it’s the Cuttlefish adapting to their environment by blending into their surroundings, the possum learning how to play dead, or even the infamous Xenomorph (Yes, i’ve been watching sci-fi films during the lockdown.)...
Four Teachers Who Changed My Life
I know what you’re thinking, “That title’s a bit cheesy”, and you’re right- but that doesn’t mean it’s a hyperbole. The truth is, I've found myself thinking about teachers a lot over the past few weeks and their uncompromising resilience to find a way forward and...
hi-impact Consultant becomes Apple Certified
In recent times, given the widespread usage of Apple software and the popularity of iPad devices in schools, a unique demand for Apple-savvy educators has been created. To proactively address this need, hi-impact consultant, Phil Gregory, recently completed a course...
Manhunt: The Case of the Phantom Teacher
Have you ever been betrayed? I mean, truly, betrayed? I have. I remember the exact date, time and location like it was last week (it was)- 4th March, 9:30am, Broad Oak Primary School. I arrived on the scene with my partner, PC Thomas, a damn fine cop. Smart....
The Heswall Round Table
Recently, hi-impact staff supported a charity ball hosted by Heswall Round Table at Neston Cricket Club. This prestigious event had a jungle theme and the night began with entertainment from the brilliant Simon Airey of Corner Exotics, who treated the crowd to an...