With apologies to my mum, who reads all my blogs, and anyone else who may be offended by me straying into the more Anglo-Saxon dimension of the English language, here are a few thoughts from the first part of my presentation at ResearchEd, Glasgow. It seeks to give a wider perspective on the context in which any changes, including becoming more research informed, will need to be rooted. Continue reading
Staff Briefing is now an everyday ritual in schools up and down the country. These 5-10 minutes, in a morning, are a great way to share key messages with staff, give reminders, say hello & goodbye, celebrate and say thank you and build the school’s ethos. A little treat at briefing, even if it’s every now and again, can show staff the school’s appreciation of the work they do. Continue reading
My original post on #Teacher5aday: Because We Are All Worth It set myself a series of mini challenges around my own well-being. An update at Easter, #Teacher5aday – Latest Update from @LeadingLearner, was about my attempts to connect, exercise and volunteer. Continue reading