I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about how our school’s values underpin how we all behave. It is hard to find a colleague…
This much I know about…how the budget squeeze is forcing school leaders to gamble
I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about how the budget squeeze is forcing school leaders to gamble. First, some key data. When I…
This much I know about…how we own, we shape and we celebrate our curriculum
I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about how we own, we shape and we celebrate our curriculum. My friend and collaborator, Tom Sherrington,…
This much I know about…the creative writing process, Don McCullin’s photography and Vic Goddard’s auntie and uncle!
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 art?…
This much I know about…the Don McCullin retrospective exhibition at Tate Britain
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…
This much I know about…looking after our own mental health first
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…
This much I know about…why Christine Counsell is right about teaching knowledge and cultural capital
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 Christine Counsell is right about teaching knowledge and cultural capital. This post’s genesis lies in…
This much I know about…behaviour management, "flattening the grass" and Mary Myatt
I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about behaviour management, “flattening the grass” and Mary Myatt. A simple truth: you cannot teach as well…
This much I know about…reading, vocabulary and missing Alex Quigley!
I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about reading, vocabulary and missing Alex Quigley! I was privileged to work closely with Alex Quigley for…
This much I know about…a fundamental basic of behaviour management
I have been a teacher for 30 years and a head teacher for 15 years, and this much I know about a fundamental basic of behaviour management. We have banned headphones and earphones. We twigged, way after we should have…