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Time to Go – And Yes, Apparently I’m Now “Legacy Tech” A wise and much-loved colleague once told me that every teacher has an innovation that signals it’s time to hang up the lanyard. I asked him, on the cusp of retirement, what finally tipped him over the edge. He smiled and said: “Interactive Whiteboard.” Not…
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I have been a fan of Lego from the age of six when my parents bought me a second-hand London Bus model from the village jumble sale. It was the best present ever and I was gripped for life. Now I am 55, I have the means to indulge my hobby/habit/obsession again. My dream set……
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Surprising Leadership Lessons from Nature Fact 1: The Northwestern Crow is from the Mandarte Island, Canada Fact 2: The Northwestern Crows’ favourite food are whelks Fact 3: Northwestern Crows drop whelks from height to break open their hard shells Sounds simple but carefully considered decisions need to be made: The decision-making process of the Northwestern…
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What do you think of the new Ofsted proposals? This afternoon, on behalf of Antwis Collaborative, I attended an online webinar with Ofsted where they explained how they were improving the way Ofsted inspects education. I am writing this blog to share information and prompt school leaders to respond to the consultation. There is change…
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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”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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