Always Have An Article 146
johndabell The little details matter which is why every school leader must insist on having an ‘Article 146’ when it comes to running their school. The rock band Van Halen knew…
2021
What Is An Inspirational Teacher?
A rare breed, that’s what. They do exist though and they are out there doing their stuff. The thing is, not every school has one. Defining what an inspirational teacher…
5 Minute Professional Development Meetings
How many Key Stage or departmental meetings do we devote to authentic professional development? The best and most effective meetings I have participated in encouraged members of the team to…
Press Shift And Seek New Experiences
What are the conditions all staff need to be able to carry out their duties effectively? Tim Brighouse and David Woods in their book What Makes A Good School Now?…
The Leadership Code
Do you live by a code of leadership that guides your every step? The army have one and that’s worth sharing – thanks again to Major General Paul Nanson’s inspiring…
We Need More Ragamuffins In The Classroom
If your classroom doesn’t have any ragamuffins in it then go directly to jail, do not pass go and do not collect your pension. So what’s all this about? Polish-British…
Teaching Interview Tip
I’ve had my fair share of interviews for teaching positions and other jobs over the years and there has always been a question I just didn’t know the answer to.…
Do You Follow The Leader?
How many school staff just play the game of ‘follow the leader’? Following a senior leadership team mindlessly (or just letting them ‘get on with it’) is a dangerous thing…
Is Your School An ARA School?
The pandemic has made a mess of education. It has taught us that nothing is certain and it has been the ultimate Black Swan disruption. Living in an uncertain world…
Find A Bigger Pond
You probably have a few children with a flair for a specific subject and they really excel. That’s a good thing. You probably have these children on something of a…