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Musings from a school and MAT leader

  • Stepping into the role of a headteacher is both exhilarating and daunting. You’re no longer just managing a classroom; you’re steering an entire school community towards success. From balancing leadership duties to shaping a positive culture, the transition comes with its challenges and rewards. As a new headteacher, you’ll likely be juggling high expectations from…

  • September 2024 marks 30 years of teaching for me!  Not quite ready for retirement yet but it marks a significant moment and warrants some reflection.  30 years … …that is 9 Prime Ministers – some good, some bad, some ugly! …14 Education Secretaries – we all remember the revolving door episode! … it has been…

  • Aaaaah! September!!  The month when school leaders feel energised, excited, organised, in control and hopeful for the year ahead.  Yes – I felt all of these at the start of the academic year in 23/24, but I also had a deep dread in the pit of my stomach.  Of the 15 schools I support, many…