Category Archives: General educational issues

This much I know about…how the budget squeeze is forcing school leaders to gamble

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about how the budget squeeze is forcing school leaders to gamble. First, some key data. When I … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…why Christine Counsell is right about teaching knowledge and cultural capital

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about why Christine Counsell is right about teaching knowledge and cultural capital. This post’s genesis lies in … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…the importance of Huntington School’s Arts Festival

Posted on September 1, 2018 by

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about the importance of Huntington School’s Arts Festival. I wish I could play a musical instrument. At primary … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…solving the teacher recruitment and retention crisis

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about solving the teacher recruitment and retention crisis. For a long time now I have been articulating … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…different perspectives, flexible working practices, and Carlos Alberto

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about different perspectives, flexible working practices, and Carlos Alberto. We all have our points of view. As … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…education, a tie-pin and having a choice in life

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

I have been a teacher for 29 years, a Headteacher for 14 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about education, a tie-pin and having a choice in life. It is 15 June 1940. Ernest Harry … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…how examination boards are making the teacher recruitment and retention crisis worse

Posted on April 28, 2018 by

I have been a teacher for 29 years, a Headteacher for 14 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about how examination boards are making the teacher recruitment and retention crisis worse. This conversation happened yesterday … Continue reading →

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