Communication and Vocal skills for NQTs.

This course is designed for NQTs, who wish to develop their communication skills, and who want to use their voices effectively whilst not developing sore throats or vocal tiredness.

These are some skills that will be covered in the course:

• To provide delegates with skills to use their voices in a healthy way within the workplace.
• To develop strategies for using their voices in effective ways.
• Through feedback from other delegates, to gain knowledge of effective presenting and teaching styles.
• Pacing yourself, to maintain vocal freshness and prevent sore throats, lost voice etc.
• Maintaining focus, mentally and physically with the voice, whilst there are distractions in the classroom.
• Relaxation, warm up, posture and breathing techniques for good vocal production.

Through a series of practical exercises, NQTs will explore and develop their own skills and hidden talents with the opportunity to take risks and try out new communications styles in a safe and confidential environment. This course offers a unique opportunity for teachers to take time out from the pressures of the classroom to focus on their personal, as well as professional development. All participants will be given a CD which summarises the course.

Executive Voice is run by two professional opera singers who also teach. Susan is an NQT who taught in primary schools before pursuing a career in music. She fully appreciates the physical and mental challenges that face teachers today and is committed to support this valued profession in becoming more effective communicators. Neil has taught in secondary schools and is now pursuing a career as a professional opera singer. He also has experience at senior management level in the business sector; skills and knowledge he brings to these courses.