Testimonials

"Matt is probably one of the most motivated, enthusiastic characters I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. The young people love him and the teachers appear to respect him. I also believe that beyond the bubbly facade there resides a very genuine and decent man. Sessions are well organised and practical (everybody gets involved) and never boring. They are well thought out and offer a range of scientific input which leaves further opportunity for development post-session."
Chris Paul, Serco Services
www.serco.co.uk

I have worked with Matt for a number of years and have seen the service mature and improve. At first, the sight of two hundred excited children in a hall is always going to look like chaos but Matt has the ability to take all that energy and channel it into an experience that develops the children's life experience
The projects look like unstructured fun to the casual observer, but when you take the time to analyse what is happening you see a much deeper learning going on for the children.
If you have a number of children who you want to develop into confident team players Matt is the man you need.
Shawn Mills, Technical Training Instructor, British Energy

"Matt Bagley, and his team from 'Camouflaged Learning', always put together an enormously successful day of relevant Science activities. The. 'Meteor Strike on Earth' day really enthused our students, with them talking about the activities weeks after the event; and an extremely successful 'Space Day' in year 8 had staff and students chuckling for weeks, when we thought back to the activities completed on the day. We are just about to extend the 'Camouflaged Learning' activities into year 9, with 'The Green way to run the 2012 Olympics' - no doubt this will be as successful as the other events Matt's team has put on for us. I highly recommend 'Camouflaged Learning' to all of you out there, if you want to add that special extra to the Science curriculum."
Harry Hazelhurst, Head of Science, Litcham High School

"Matt's enthusiasm is infectious. Everyone involved - students, volunteers and teachers - are engaged and excited by the challenges he sets. Giving students the chance to find practical solutions to real problems thoroughly embeds their learning and inspires them to think about industry after education. Matt's style and unashamed joy in his subject are key to the projects' success."
Katherine Reil, May Gurney

"I have worked with Matt on a variety of science and enterprise initiatives across Norfolk since May 2002 when he supported the Adult Learner's Week celebration of achievement in lifelong learning at RAF Coltishall.
Matt has a passion for excellence in seeking to draw the very best from the high school pupils he works with, continuously striving to devise ever more exciting programmes that youngsters cannot help but become involved in.He also has an uncanny ability to communicate with everyone, youngsters and staff, something that most can only aspire to do. Now that I think about it, I suspect Matt may be the latter day Pied Piper of Hamlyn."
Raymond Clarke, Quality Improvement Manager, National Education and Training

"Matt can run sensible, organised, well planned and thought out events. Luckily though, most of the time he manages to fight that urge and instead runs events that are enormous fun, hugely entertaining, and massively engrossing for all those involved - both participants and helpers. The amazing thing is how much people learn from them, without realising it till much too late. True camouflaged learning!"
Jeanette Brown , Cove Manager, Center Of Vocational Excellence, Norwich City College.
cove.lsc.gov.uk

"I was invited to assist the Camouflaged Learning crew out recently. I had no idea what to expect apart from possible carnage and I have to say I certainly wasn't disappointed on that front. The day was noisy, messy and yet somehow even an old duffer like me learned something, even if it was only that if you present science in a fun and involving way way somehow the kids just want to join in. My memories of the day will be the faces of the students, that went from indifference through determination, joy and devastation and then the smiles when it was all over. Oh, and spaghetti. Lots and lots of spaghetti. And rubber bands. And bamboo. Hopefully I'll be able to get all the spaghetti out of my socks in time to hang them over the fire for Santa. A great day, not just for the kids but for those involved in running it too."
Rob Brookbanks, Networking Support Services Ltd.
www.networkingsupportservices.co.uk

"Matt Bagley has a terrifying ability to be at ease in front of two hundred students and to win them over in just a few sentences. He is a charming public speaker and a superb motivator with endless enthusiasm for getting kids interested in actually achieving something."
David Larkman

"Matt and his Camouflaged Learning team put on an amazing day that was challenging, educational and enjoyable in equal measures. I've never seen the kids so enthusiastic or inspired, and the effect they had has stayed with us in school even now. I couldn't recommend them more highly."
Humphrey Borgnis, Head of IT, Reepham High School.

"As a teacher, I'm often skeptical about people coming into schools but these guys were just brilliant. The kids had an amazing day, and were enthralled and occupied throughout, and looking back now I can see that there was a huge amount of learning going on to. I hate to admit it, but they were actually better than us!"
Dr. Sanderson, Head of Science, Blyth Jex High School

" Impact day was awesome. I would love to have the opportunity to do it again- I had an amazing time!"
AV, year 8 student

"I though the challenge day was brilliant and it made my confidence skills better by working together in groups."
RB, year 9 student

" I think the impact day was totally wicked. The work we got given was really challenging but at the same time it was enjoyable, and the leaders were very helpful and instructive. I learnt many new things throughout the day and am finding it easier in lessons now."
GG, year 8 student

"The whole day was enjoyable and even though my team didn't win, I still thought the day was fantastic and the guys who ran the day were great and I would love to do something like this again."
PMP, year 10 student.

"We had such good fun our activity day, and I really learned loads. It was the best day I've ever had in school, I wish they could all be this much fun as I feel I learned way more learning like this."
BB, year 11 student.

"I loved our challenge day, I've never had so much fun in school. Learning should always be this much fun. I learnt a lot too!"
RBH, year 7 student.