Tag: teachers
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Ofsted’s new framework: Why “secure fit” might not fit schools
One thing that really gets our goat is bad data. Data that fails to tell the right story, or provide valid and reliable evidence, can leave school leaders bewildered rather than informed. Nicki has recently served as a Trustee and Chair of Governors during inspections under the new Ofsted framework, seeing firsthand how these changes…
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Leading data conversations with compassion and clarity
A personal reflection I still remember the first time I led a pupil progress meeting as a new headteacher. I had spreadsheets, graphs, and color-coded charts ready to go. What I didn’t have, however, was a plan for the silence that followed when I showed those numbers. The teachers weren’t seeing data — they were…
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Why attendance matters more than ever in schools
For too long, attendance has been a growing concern not just for school offices or senior leadership teams, but for the entire school community. We all know that regular attendance plays a crucial role in children’s learning, safeguarding and overall development. It’s no surprise that attendance — and particularly term-time holidays — remains a frequent…
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A Retirement Tale
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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Leading Like a Crow
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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Leadership Lessons from the London Tube Map – Simplifying Educational Leadership
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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