How I led

My most recent blog post focussed on those moving into a new leadership role, at any level, this autumn and,…

Women in school leadership

I’ve recently read three articles in TES about women in educational leadership, which have made me thoughtful. On 20th May…

On ‘reverse mentoring’

I enjoyed this recent article in TES, by David Tuck, Head of History and Politics at Harrow International School, Hong…

Headteacher succession

I’ve read two things in TES magazine recently which touch on the subject of headteacher succession, and each made me…

Charisma? Gravitas? Or ‘Presence’?

I recently enjoyed this short (6 minute) podcast from Bennie Kara on the subject of ‘Charisma’.  I agree with Bennie that ‘charisma’ isn’t…

Nurture 24/25

Early in January each year, for a fair few years now, I’ve written a blog post in which I review…