Teachers and Schools

It is impossible to talk about how engaged a student is without first considering how engaging the teacher is. The presence and voice of a teacher is what gives students access to ideas that would otherwise remain closed. The teacher’s voice is their main tool of communication and yet it is often the part of the teachers craft that is neglected and left to chance.

Tom can work with both individual teachers or groups of teachers to develop their vocal skills, to help teachers master their vocal range, protect the longevity of the teachers voice under the extreme vocal demands of the teaching profession, and to help facilitate the voices of their students in the process. 

In his role as the Head of Voice at The Laurus Trust, Tom has developed and led an approach to help teachers and students unlock their own voice, develop their presence in the classroom, and to speak with clarity, authenticity, and command. He has worked extensively across several schools and academies across the Stockport and Greater Manchester region.

“His knowledge of language, body and voice is invaluable to the school and our students - and that is why he is invited year after year. He is an amazing teacher”

Programme Lead, The Laurus Trust