Category Archives: Other stuff

This much I know about…what I am doing to make my Alastair Campbell jam jar taller

Posted on May 26, 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 what I am doing to make my Alastair Campbell jam jar taller. To say I know … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…witnessing all the vulnerabilities of our health service up close, first-hand

Posted on May 18, 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 witnessing all the vulnerabilities of our health service up close, first-hand.   It began with a … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…why OFSTED should stop making 1-4 judgements of schools

Posted on May 6, 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 OFSTED should stop making 1-4 judgements of schools. Cartoon by Stan Dupp “Schools with good … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…the creative writing process, Don McCullin’s photography and Vic Goddard’s auntie and uncle!

Posted on March 17, 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 the creative writing process, Don McCullin’s photography and Vic Goddard’s Auntie Vera and Uncle Clay! What inspires … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…the Don McCullin retrospective exhibition at Tate Britain

Posted on March 1, 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 the Don McCullin retrospective exhibition at Tate Britain. I have five heroes, the majority of whom are … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…looking after our own mental health first

Posted on February 25, 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 looking after our own mental health first. On the day we are officially charged by the … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…choosing how to think

Posted on December 23, 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 choosing how to think. Doun from thennes faste he gan avyse This litel spot of erthe… … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…art, family, friends and the essential self

Posted on November 6, 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 art, family, friends and the essential self. Scotland at Easter is special. Every year since 2005 … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…hay bales, Heaney and what to do before the sun sets

Posted on August 20, 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 hay bales, Heaney and what to do before the sun sets. Two days ago I rose … 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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