Every year, for quite a few years now, I have gone out for lunch with three friends on New Year’s … More

I am fully aware of the financial pressures all schools, independent and maintained, are facing.  I know every head, bursar/school … More

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

As we approach the beginning of the new academic year, I have read a number of recent articles offering advice … More

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

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

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

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

Moving from being a senior leader to head was the best move I made, but also the hardest. However, saying … More

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