I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about how Tunisia changed things. A Muslim man holds my head back. He puts a blade…
This much I know about…helping OFSTED improve lesson observations
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about helping OFSTED improve lesson observations. Members of the Headteachers’ Roundtable met with Sean Harford today, one of Her…
This much I know about…how truly great schools are not grown overnight
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 truly great schools are not grown overnight. This is a longer than normal post…please stick with…
What else can we do but remember the bright spots?
Suzanne Meriel Lawrenson 1960-2015 What else can we do but remember the bright spots? We all have our cherished memories of our parents, those moments when we connected, when we looked at each other and the understanding between us was unique…
This much I know about…the two days when I was closest to my dad
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and on Father’s Day 2015, at the age of 50, this much I know about the two days when I was closest to my dad. Writing Love Over…
This much I know about…impostor syndrome
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about impostor syndrome. We’re all in this (education world) together. This morning I will be talking at The…
This much I know about…Northern Rocks 2015
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about Northern Rocks 2015. I had the pleasure of presenting at Northern Rocks 2015 yesterday. Huge thanks to…
This much I know about…basic budgeting
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about basic budgeting. A fundamental truth about school budgets: If your costs rise but your income remains the…
This much I know about…maintaining perspective
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about maintaining perspective. Can you recognise a mid-life crisis when you’re in the middle of a mid-life crisis?…
This much I know about…helping Cat White get to university
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about helping Cat White get to university. We need to raise £1,600 for one of our Year 13…