I decided to write a post on this subject following the #SLTchat discussion on Sunday 20th October, ably hosted by…
What advice would you give your teenage self?
Two things, recently, have made me thoughtful. The first was watching ’63-Up’, the latest instalment in the series which started…
Get the job you dream of!
This post is based on my presentation at the fifth annual #WomenEd unconference in Sheffield on 5th October, which focussed…
At the end of the summer holidays…. Are you rested and ready?
In the summer term I carried out a senior leader appraisal. I interviewed a number of this leader’s colleagues during…
Making the most of meetings
I recently read and enjoyed this post from @curricteamlead on the subject of meetings, which encouraged me to reflect on…
Take a second look – bring out the best in yourself and others
On Saturday 13th July 2019 I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to speak at TEDxNorwichED. I was given…
The power of assemblies
I recently read this tes piece from the wonderful Emma Turner, about the power of assemblies and how she misses…
A year of one sketch a day
In December 2015, the wonderful @jobaker gave me a Visual Journal as thanks for contributing to a #TeachMeet. You sketch something every day…
Schools holding interviews – a few things to think about….
I was saddened to read this recent tweet from Maria Alexander O’Neill: Over my thirty year career in schools I…
Leadership – what is it all about?
I have always been interested in educational leadership, ever since I first moved to a pastoral leadership role, internally promoted…