Booking an Educational Speaker for Your School or College in Brighton and Hove
Practical guidance for Brighton and Hove schools and colleges on choosing and booking an educational speaker—recommended lead times, topic ideas, budget considerations, and ways to link talks to your curriculum.
Why bring an educational speaker to your school?
A well-chosen speaker can refresh assemblies, enrich PSHE and RE lessons, support personal development programmes, and inspire whole-school events. For schools and colleges in Brighton and Hove, an experienced educational consultant and speaker offers more than a one-off talk: they bring practical guidance, narrative-led learning and opportunities for students to explore values, creativity and leadership in context.
About Moustapha Kemal Ozturk — who he is and what he offers
Moustapha Kemal Ozturk is an educational consultant, author and speaker who works across Sussex, Kent and Surrey and accepts UK-wide invitations. He delivers tailored 1:1 consultancy, workshops and talks for schools, community groups and faith organisations. As an author and personal development speaker his sessions often combine creative storytelling, faith-inspired learning and practical techniques for wellbeing and leadership.
Types of sessions and topic ideas that work well locally
Consider formats that suit your timetable and goals: keynote assemblies, workshop series, author Q&A and book-signing events, staff professional development sessions, and bespoke classroom workshops. Topic ideas well-suited to Brighton and Hove students include spiritual education and values-based discussion, creative storytelling for literacy and confidence-building, resilience and personal development, leadership for student councils, and home-education or enrichment talks for families.
Linking a speaker visit to your curriculum and school priorities
To maximise impact, plan how a talk connects to existing schemes of work: build pre- and post-session activities in RE, English or PSHE; set group projects or reflective journals after workshops; use a keynote to launch a cross-curricular week; or combine staff CPD with a pupil-facing event so teaching teams can embed new approaches. Discuss learning objectives with the speaker in advance so outcomes match attainment targets and pastoral goals.
Practical lead times and logistical considerations
For school bookings, aim to start enquiries well ahead of your preferred date. Typical lead times of several weeks to a few months allow for tailoring content, coordinating with timetables and arranging any resources or book sales. Consider space, AV needs (microphone, projector), desired session length and group sizes. If you want a series of workshops or follow-up consultancy, discuss availability early to secure continuity.
Budget considerations and what affects cost
Budget depends on session type, preparation required, travel and whether additional services—such as book-signing events or bespoke teacher training—are included. Rather than fixating on a single fee, think about value: an interactive workshop that produces classroom resources or a staff training day that shifts practice can be a cost-effective investment. Contact the speaker to outline your aims and request a tailored proposal.
What schools can expect from working with Moustapha and next steps
Schools that invite Moustapha can expect thoughtful, faith-sensitive content delivered in an engaging, accessible way. He tailors sessions to age group and context, offers practical takeaways, and can follow up with consultancy or resources. Attendees often remark on the clarity and relevance of his guidance, and many find his book a useful companion to sessions. To enquire, invite a conversation about your aims, ask for sample session outlines, or request a consultation via his website or social channels to explore availability for Brighton and Hove, Sussex, Kent, Surrey or UK-wide engagements.
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Invoking The Holy Spirit
Educational consultant based in Sussex, providing educational consultancy, coaching, guidance workshops, speaking engagements, educational visits and professional development for individuals, organisations and community groups. Moustapha works with individuals, educational organisations, churches, charities, local community organisations and faith-based groups, delivering tailored 1:1 consultancy, workshops and educational sessions across Sussex, Kent and Surrey. His work focuses on spiritual education, creative storytelling, personal development, faith-inspired learning and practical guidance, helping people grow in knowledge, understanding and purpose.