Shakespeare, Cancer And Stage Presence
johndabell As the immortal bard reminds us: “All the world’s a stage; And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances;” Although medical references are…
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Sonar Leadership and a Pedagogy of Connection
This article appears in Headteacher Update An effective leader has to be able to see and understand what is going on within their workplace – no surprises. To see what…
Always Rinse Your Cottage Cheese
The little things matter but the tiniest things matter more. What do I mean? In a school, there are lots of macro issues that take centre stage and so they…
Make Wednesday Your Work Hard Day
Is there a day of the week we should focus on for getting more done? For anyone that has worked in an office then you will know that Friday’s are…
Are You Having A Laugh?
Okay, so today is April Fools Day but this blog isn’t out to trick you.
7 Qualities Of Successful School Leaders
Just 7? Surely there are more than that? Well, yes perhaps, but I think we can narrow things down and get to the nitty-gritty of what many school leaders share…
Making Teacher Lemonade
If there is one thing we know about teaching, perfection is unattainable. There’s not much point chasing it because it doesn’t exist. Pretty much in the same way that the…
Don’t Do Your Best
Are we helping children exceed their potential?
Spirited Schools
When you walk into a school, any school, you get a feel for it very quickly. There’s an ambience, an atmosphere and a sense of ‘something’ about it. A school…
If You Can’t Stand The Heat Then Get Out Of The Classroom
Should we hold exams in the summer months?