Bravery

The Promise of a New School Year

I wasn’t looking forward to it but once it started it felt great to be back at school this week. At first it was a little like being in the Banksy Caravan Simulator - familiar but disorientating. But as the... Continue Reading →

September 5, 2015 0

Bully Bully! Why you hate your SLT

Of Bullies and Accomplices: Over the years it has become clear to me that the word bully is a very powerful one. It's origins from the 1500's come from the word "sweetheart" (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=bully). What a journey! In the 1600's it... Continue Reading →

April 25, 2015 2

Press Post and Duck – All teachers are lazy, good for nothing…

Right that got your attention. Firstly, to set the record straight, SLT's should support teachers so that they can teach. It is a no brainer. I have spent my last 10 years as a head doing this. To all the... Continue Reading →

April 4, 2015 3

Little White Lies – Love and Understanding as a School Leader

“There is not love of life without despair about life.” Albert Camus, L'Étranger. This blog is based on the book – The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck which has changed my life recently. I cannot count the number... Continue Reading →

March 28, 2015 7