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Musings from a school and MAT leader

  • When I was young, I loved the books of Roald Dahl.  The absurdity and silliness kept me enthralled.   I also loved the illustrations by Quentin Blake that brought the books to life and accentuated the silliness, so much so that I naturally drifted to his stories too.  As a parent, they were my “go to”…

  • Effective educational leadership is crucial to fostering an environment where pupils, teachers, and the entire school community can thrive. However, much like navigating a complex city, leading an educational institution can often feel like trying to decode a labyrinth of challenges, decisions, and competing priorities. In such an environment, leaders can benefit from applying the…

  • As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. For many, the start of the year brings a renewed sense of motivation and the opportunity to set new goals. New Year’s resolutions can serve as powerful tools to inspire change, improve habits and…

  • New beginnings and lifelong learning are increasingly recognised as essential in today’s rapidly evolving world. In educational leadership, every day is a learning day.  That has certainly been the case as I launch my new business Antwis Collaborative.  https://www.antwiscollaborative.co.uk/ Adapting to Change The prospect of redundancy has been scary!  Yes – I am worried about…

  • For those of you who know me or follow me on X @AntwisNicola, you will appreciate that I spend a considerable amount of time on the touchline watching rugby.  All three of my children played rugby on the muddy fields of North Bristol RFC when they were younger.  And now as young adults, two of…