A friend is in the process of discussing how her school’s staffroom might be improved, in order to encourage more staff to use it, following the period… Read more “What makes for a successful staffroom?”

As many of you will know, I have written a #nurture post towards the end of December for several years now, reflecting on the year which is… Read more “#Nurture 22/23”

I love reading.  I particularly love reading fiction, which is one of the main ways in which I relax.  On holiday, or when the sun is shining… Read more “Fiction reading recommendations”

The e-book of the three short novels came out towards the end of May, and the paperback in early June.  As many readers of this blog will… Read more “My three short novels – an update:”

I was externally promoted to my headship, and, when I completed my doctorate in which I researched the transition from deputy to head, I deliberately chose six… Read more “On internal promotion to headship”

This is a review of ‘Diverse Educators: A Manifesto’, edited by Hannah Wilson and Bennie Kara, which was originally posted on the Diverse Educators blog site. This… Read more “Review: ‘Diverse Educators: A Manifesto’”

…in both paperback and as an e-book. Those of you who are regular readers of my blog – if, in fact, I have regular readers! – may… Read more “My three short novels are now published…”

I have always enjoyed reading.  It’s one of the ways I relax and unwind.  I turn to books when I feel unhappy, anxious or in pain, too… Read more “Reading for pleasure”

For a number of reasons, I’ve been giving thought recently to the importance – and the challenge, in the current circumstances – of ensuring leadership, including headship,… Read more “Sustainable leadership”

I have written these #Nurture posts for a good few years, now. They encourage me to look back and to look forward – last year’s post is… Read more “Happy New Year? #Nurture 21/22”