About the speakers

Alite has brought together a panel of speakers with unrivalled practical experience of transforming learning and teaching using Accelerated Learning in the primary environment.

Alistair Smith has been described as "the UK's leading trainer in modern learning methods".  An outstanding presenter and motivational speaker, Alistair travels throughout the UK and abroad delivering training based on his best-selling books.  He is the founder and Chair of Alite.

Philip Davis is the author of Beat It1 and Beat It2, the music CDs for accelerating learning. He has been a teacher for 13 years, and now combines his classroom work with training, composing and writing assignments, collaborating with Alistair Smith to link his musical ideas to Accelerated Learning concepts.

Anne Copley has 26 years’ experience of dealing with difficult pupils across all age ranges and abilities. She is Head Teacher of a special school and still finds time to deliver quality training for Alite under the title 'How to Reach the Hard to Teach'. Anne provides a unique offer of Accelerated Learning with emotional intelligence and inclusivity.

Andy Hind has considerable experience of working with Head Teachers, Senior Leaders and teachers to help them develop and improve their classroom practice. During his career he has worked as Subject Coordinator/leader, Deputy Head and Head Teacher. He now supports schools in the improvement and development of learning for all.