Another school year is about to wrap up. Wow! Sometimes I feel like we could blink and miss it. But it’s been a full year; yes, it’s had its challenges and yes, there have been triumphs. What remains true is the commitment of you and your team to delivering the best for your children and communities. So pause for a moment with me. And say well done to yourself [...]

Doesn’t summer 1 go by in a blink? One minute it’s Easter, then exams start, then before you know it’s half term! As the break approaches, I wanted to take a moment to wish you a restful and well-deserved break. As ever I’m sure this term has brought its own set of challenges and triumphs, maybe you can think of a few of those wins now? [...]

Exam season is here. SATs, GCSEs & A-levels. So I’d like to wish you, your teams and your pupils the very best. I remember talking to my class about tests and how this was a time to show off what they knew and learn from what they didn’t. It was a time to both shine and learn. [...]

Another half term is done.   Well done YOU. Yes YOU! Because I know what you’re like. You look out for everyone else, supporting and encouraging them, but it’s not always given back to you.   So follow my instructions VERY carefully now. Put your arm in the air. Bend it back at the elbow. […]

Exam season is upon us and I hope it all goes well for you all 🙂 I remember the first post-pandemic SATs and many of the heads I work with shared how nice it felt to be doing SATs. The week had a different feel to it, not pressured, but happy to be doing something […]