Brexit back to the future
I first wrote this blog a couple of years ago, but it seems just as relevant now. A teacher friend of mine reckons that the first act of the Brexiteers…
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I first wrote this blog a couple of years ago, but it seems just as relevant now. A teacher friend of mine reckons that the first act of the Brexiteers…
Ask any head teacher what is concerning them most at the moment and they will most likely tell you one of two things: the squeeze on their budgets or the…
People often say to me: “I couldn’t do your job.” It usually turns out that this is not as flattering as it sounds; they’re not referring to any high-order skills…
A while ago I happened to mention to someone that I was involved in recruitment and retention work in schools. “Ah yes,” he said, “you’re the Educate Norfolk guy.” I…
Schools can be hectic places. The speed at which young minds and bodies live often dictates the pace of life in corridors and classrooms. New teachers quickly find out that the key to effective behaviour management is to…
It's been a while since I've posted anything on these pages, so I thought it was about time I explained myself. My readers, I have convinced myself, will be concerned.…
Over half term I was part of a group of Norfolk headteachers and teacher who visited schools in Ghana to share good practice. It’s twelve o’clock in the middle of…
Over half term I was part of a group of Norfolk headteachers and teachers who visited schools in Ghana to share good practice. Here's how it went. We weren’t particularly…
I’m on a 6-child winning streak at the moment. Six successive children’s names I’ve got right. This is the longest winning streak I’ve managed since I’ve been here and (given…