The post levels World has thrown many schools’ target setting into meltdown. This has been exacerbated by numerous concurrent curriculum changes and performance tables containing new value added measures; for secondary schools now based on Progress 8 and for primary schools … well yes, there will be something for primary schools too. Continue reading
Following a proposal from one of our Directors I’ve been working on a series of in-service loyalty awards. The policy applies equally to all staff employed by the Trust and is based on total years of continuous service with us. How would you view these proposals? Would you think it’s tokenism, be suspicious of “the management” or welcome the fact that your service has been recognised? Continue reading
I’ve sometimes used the expression, “They’re ones of ours”, when talking to staff about the admission of a child who is in difficulty or in a difficult situation. They are the ones who will need the greatest care and most attention if they are to successfully join the school and begin to thrive. Continue reading