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
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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
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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
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Are You Having A Laugh?
Okay, so today is April Fools Day but this blog isn’t out to trick you.
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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
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Making Teacher Lemonade
If there is one thing we know about teaching, perfection is unattainable. There’s not much point chasing it because it
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Don’t Do Your Best
Are we helping children exceed their potential?
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Spirited Schools
When you walk into a school, any school, you get a feel for it very quickly. There’s an ambience, an
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If You Can’t Stand The Heat Then Get Out Of The Classroom
Should we hold exams in the summer months?
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