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…my students' cultural lives (and being the same age as Nigel Farage…)
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about my students’ cultural lives (and being the same age as Nigel Farage…) I discovered yesterday that…
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…improving both my teaching and my students' learning, the sequel!
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about improving both my teaching and my students’ learning…the sequel! There is no universal panacea to cure…
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…Being Mortal
I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about Being Mortal. …no matter how much success you may experience in life, your eventual story – no offence intended…