John Palliser director and lead trainer for Enquiring Minds gained his PGCE at Kings College London before teaching for twelve years at three Secondary Schools in London and Oxfordshire. Head of Religion and Philosophy in two schools he has also acted as Citizenship coordinator. In July 2006 John left teaching to set up Enquiring Minds UK.

A London University graduate in Philosophy, John works closely with schools and training organisations providing training and in school support to help teachers develop thinking skills and enquiry based learning across the curriculum at all key stages.

"Personable, informed professional who spoke 'our language', had had real experiences and enthused so much about CoE it's catching. In short, totally relevant and useful."
(London Secondary School teacher G&T co-ordinator)

Lisa Palliser gained her PGCE at Kings College London then taught for ten years in London and Oxfordshire where she was Head of Science for six years before becoming a Secondary Strategy Consultant. Following this Lisa ran the Oxford Brookes University Science PGCE and now delivers tutoring on the PGCE for the Oxford University Department of Education.

A Physiology graduate of Newcastle University Lisa provides training support and brings with her invaluable experience of course development and in school support.

"Excellent, engaging and motivating. I now feel confident I can do this and it will work."
(Thomas Tallis Secondary School teacher)


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