I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about what we have to do to address the mental health issues in our schools. As Tom well…
This much I know about…school funding, on-costs and balancing the budget!
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about school funding, on-costs and balancing the budget! News management is an essential art if you…
This much I know about…the workload debate
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about the workload debate. I’ve just completed a 63 hour week; by the time I get to…
This much I know about…why we're better together!
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about why we’re better together! I spent the last day of my holiday working like a dog in…
This much I know about…how Katie’s story suggests that target setting might be a rubbish thing to do…
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about how Katie’s story suggests that target setting might be a rubbish thing to do… Citation is flattering. Barry Hymer, who…
This much I know about…the challenge of becoming truly great
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about the challenge of becoming truly great. I always think under par. You have to believe in…
This much I know about…the madness of treating colleagues punitively
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about the madness of treating colleagues punitively. Writing sharply takes time. There is no evidence-base supporting what…
This much I know about…Excellence and Growth
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about Excellence and Growth. Here are my presentations, videos and questionnaires from my presentations at the Optimus Education Excellence and…
This much I know about…what I learnt at the Sutton Trust-Gates Summit this week
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about what I learnt at the Sutton Trust-Gates Summit this week. I still get excited like a child. On…
This much I know about…the best thing school leaders can be doing, day-in, day-out
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about the best thing school leaders can be doing, day-in, day-out. Many times in my career research…