I feel this might be one of those confessional moments which are sometimes part of group therapy for people who are struggling with an addiction. My name is Stephen, I’m fifty years old and I have been addicted to leadership since being elected Head Boy when I was eighteen. Leadership has come at a cost for me and my family ….. Continue reading
Seven or more years ago I visited Serlby Park All Through School with a question, “Why would we become an all through school?” I met the inspirational Dave Harris (@bravehead) who was the Headteacher of Serlby Park at the time. Five hours later I left with the question, “Why wouldn’t we become an all through school?” Building bridges across the primary and secondary phases was Dave’s work and passion. Continue reading
The current pace of change has become exponential and shows little sign of change. The amount of statute, guidance and changes to policy and practice has never been greater. Each weekend another initiative is released, usually via the Sunday press, and this frenetic way of working is often mirrored in schools. Leading a school and leading in a school, at a senior or middle leader level, in these challenging times is demanding. It has moments of both great joy and great stress, sometimes all within the blink of an eye. Continue reading