What do our children need to flourish? Part 1 – Putting the curriculum into context

The trouble with schools is that they are not given the space, time, or (dare I say) the permission to deliver a curriculum that really is in the best interests of young people either collectively, or as individuals. I want to begin a series of blogs on curriculum content, which will explore areas I believe … Continue reading What do our children need to flourish? Part 1 – Putting the curriculum into context

Ethical Leadership In The Classroom

The trouble with schools is that their leaders and teachers can sometimes forget the value of keeping ethical thinking to the forefront of decision making, behaviours and actions. In my mind, leadership is not about being kind.  It is about being ethical in your decision making and day to day actions.  By nature, I’m someone … Continue reading Ethical Leadership In The Classroom

What’s in “A Head Full Of Ethos”?

The trouble with schools is that they are bombarded from all directions, by various theories of education, and educational experts, telling them that ‘this is the way to do it’.  This can often result in the values and principles that a school aims to uphold and use to inform its vision, being compromised.  This can … Continue reading What’s in “A Head Full Of Ethos”?