An imposter's guide to effective schools
The trouble with schools is that they are just too difficult to change – or are they? It’s just over a year since I retired from headship, and I have to say it hasn’t been easy. I miss the buzz and excitement of school so much. I also miss the feeling of being useful and … Continue reading It’s time for a new focus
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
The trouble with schools is that not everyone wants their child to go to them. In 2019 when I was writing my book (let me get the plug out of the way) “A Head Full OF Ethos”, I quoted a Government statistic[1] that reported in 2018 roughly 52,770 children in England were being educated at … Continue reading Is home schooling filling a gap in our curriculum offer?
The Trouble With Schools 