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….”

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…””

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”

This week I took part in a leadership development day for aspiring Senior Leaders in London, organised by HMCPD. It was a hugely enjoyable and energising event… Read more “Leaders: do you have an ‘open door’?”

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’”