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Category: Creating a Great Vision

The difference between good and great teams isn’t hours

Do 95%+ of your team work at least as hard as you? 58% of school leaders say *no*. And yet… 77% say 95%+ of their staff are driven by what’s best for the children. So where’s the disconnect?

Want better well-being? Try this easy shift

Do you have great staff well-being in your school? It’s something we all want. But here’s a thought… Well-being isn’t something *we do to* people. It’s something we *create with* them. Yoga, breakfasts, early finishes—great. But they only go so far. True well-being happens when everyone takes ownership. You create the conditions. They bring the awareness.

Does your team back your decisions? Here’s how to tell

You make a decision. Your team nods along. But do they actually support it? 40% of school leaders say no. That means nearly half of schools are pushing forward with decisions that don’t have full team buy-in.

People problems? This is what’s really causing them

People problems are inevitable. You work in a team. They’re doing their best, and so are you. But here’s the thing—there really don’t need to be as many people problems as there are. 97% of schools have at least one of the five common difficult conversations that crop up in schools. And they can all be fixed.

Wishing you a smooth and successful exam season!

Exam season is here! For primaries, Year 6 SATs are around the corner.For secondaries, GCSEs and A-Levels are kicking off soon.And for infant schools—formal assessments may be optional now, but this time of year still brings plenty of big moments. It’s a lot. So here’s to you—the leaders, the teachers, the teams making it all […]

Why do 50% of school leaders feel stuck, despite so much hard work?

Around half of school leaders feel like their school is working hard but standing still. Half! So what’s going on?

The email habit that’s quietly draining your energy

Well-being. That word again. Everyone wants you to look after theirs. But who looks after yours? I know you try your best to support your team. But there’s one way I see that I think would benefit from a little tweak… Emails.

Making the most of the holidays

Take time to rest, recharge, and do something that brings you joy—you deserve it! Here are three ways to truly make the most of your break:

Do you do this at least twice a year?

Ok, that’s half way through the school year! It goes by fast doesn’t it? And soon you will be focused on next year. The chess board of who goes where will be out. You’ll try to please everyone and maybe you will, but if not that’s because it’s a tough task to do. So here’s a tool that can help you make those staffing moves for next year better.

75% of school leaders don’t have…

75% of school leaders don’t have at least 2 hours to think. You might be thinking, 2 hours! Where am I going to find two hours just for thinking?! That would be amazing (and a luxury). But as a leader, thinking is a critical part of our roles.