School openings – why we need to let the dust settle
After the announcement last Sunday night, things seem more uncertain than ever. As leaders we want clarity on when schools will reopen, but we’re now faced with more questions than answers. What we...
View ArticleTeacher’s stories — how to be more mindful
If around 20 years ago, when I began my teaching career, I had been asked my opinion on mindfulness in schools, I would have laughed and used my ‘get out’ phrase of ‘it’s all just a load of brown rice...
View ArticleRelentless positivity… why schools have no other choice
As schools in England start to plan for a phased return of classes from 1st June, there is a chance that the anxiety and fear of our staff, children and communities will start to increase from an...
View ArticleRethinking our teaching approach
A phased return of pupils across the country is now under way, a move that has caused several difficulties for schools. With countries such as France, Germany and Denmark opening their doors ahead of...
View Article5 ways for teachers to keep the mind healthy and cope with change
Change is stressful, even when it’s positive. So, in the face of a global pandemic, it’s understandable that teachers might be struggling emotionally. Especially when COVID-19 could profoundly change...
View ArticleGreat Expectations… why teachers need a break
Teachers are diligent, hard workers, but like everyone else, they are driven by a set of expectations. In this blog, I focus on the two that are most prominent in a teacher’s work ethic: the...
View ArticleYour thoughts on an outstanding school — wellbeing vs achievement
Schools have returned, and despite the uncertainty surrounding the new academic year, there’s a sense of renewed optimism. It’s a pivotal year for strategy setting, so it’s natural that overall goals...
View ArticleThe learnings from lockdown
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View ArticleFuture: the always on teacher
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View ArticleWhat’s on your to-do list for 2021, educators?
2020 is a year that few school staff will forget. There have been unforeseen challenges, fast-tracked technologies and new pressures to contend with. As we bid farewell to this complex year, it’s a...
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