Before Christmas, I saw this on Twitter, posted by Malarvilie Krishnasamy and originally produced by Chris Donnelly. There followed a series of observations about delegation, and I… Read more “Delegation: How do we get it right?”
#Nurture 23/24
I have written an annual #Nurture post for quite a while, now. It’s a good opportunity to reflect on the year which has just ended, and to… Read more “#Nurture 23/24”
Fiction recommendations – Christmas 2023
I read fiction every day – always before I sleep, and often during the day, too. I have a Kindle which I carry in my handbag in… Read more “Fiction recommendations – Christmas 2023”
How to get to know pupils’ names – and why we should
I’m currently reading Kirsten Colquhoun’s new book: ‘A Practical Guide to Pupil Wellbeing: Strategies for Classroom Teachers’ (John Catt Ed, 2023). Kirsten talks in a compelling way… Read more “How to get to know pupils’ names – and why we should”
Building school culture, especially as an incoming head: part two
This two-part blog post is based on a podcast I recorded for the ‘Leading Your International School’ website, hosted by Barry Cooper, Principal of The Global College… Read more “Building school culture, especially as an incoming head: part two”
Building school culture, especially as an incoming head: part one
This two-part blog post is based on a podcast I recorded for the ‘Leading Your International School’ website, hosted by Barry Cooper, Principal of The Global College… Read more “Building school culture, especially as an incoming head: part one”
Recommended fiction reading – summer 2023
As we approach the summer break, I hope those who follow this blog, and/or who may connect with me on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, might have more… Read more “Recommended fiction reading – summer 2023”
On Book Clubs….
I have been in several Book Clubs in my life, some face to face and some online. I enjoy reading – see this post about ‘Reading for… Read more “On Book Clubs….”
“I have never…”
As some of you may know, I am an avid diary-keeper, and have kept a daily journal record pretty much continuously from the mid-70s, when I was… Read more ““I have never…””
Recommended fiction reading – Easter 2023
Many of those who follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn are working in the field of education, and I fully appreciate how pressured term time can be… Read more “Recommended fiction reading – Easter 2023”