Hope in abundance ๐
Hope in abundance ๐
Been grieving for my lovely Dad recently so this trip to wild Iceland was both restorative and life affirming. He would have loved an adventure like this and I so want to be able to tell him all about it โค๏ธ๐ฎ๐ธ
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
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Chipped in ๐ Iโll also be supporting my local partyโs canvassing efforts too ๐โ โ๏ธ
They will expect the interim head (and Trust if part of one), to have a clear and accurate assessment of what the schoolโs current issues are, a prioritised plan to remediate and at *some* initial indications of impact
The Greens' message of hope, compassion and fairness for people and the natural world is compelling. Proud to be a member ๐
Such a lazy trope *sighs*
I took one whole day at home a fortnight across all terms. Allowed me to have focused, undisturbed thinking space. Might just taking a half day mean youโll have one eye on the clock all morning? ๐คท๐ผ These uninterrupted windows are essential for effective leadership IMHO
3/3 youโre entitled to leadership and management time just as staff are for PPA. Ensure they know this. You can create a climate of work life balance for your team by incorporating such practices. Good luck
2/3in between schedule one or two uninterruptible mornings for task completion for the entire year. Allocate specific jobs to the slots term by term (eg. data analysis or reporting forms). Helps to reduce that โdark cloudโ of pressure when you know you can complete key tasks.
I took fortnightly working from home days (I raised it at my appraisal with my Chair of Govs and CEO at my appraisal first). I diaried them ahead of key work pinch points (like Governor meetings or school reviews) so I could sit and get properly prepped without interruptions. Think about a coach too
Are you in a Trust? How have other heads in your schools scheduled their? It is time consuming for sure! Future options could be staff meeting time, segmenting INSET days into twilights by mutual agreement or scheduling it for later in the year to focus on school development work from the off
Look up David Fountain on You Tube ๐๐ป
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Snow Patrol at Birmingham NEC! Absolutely epic โค๏ธ
Atmospheric Lux Miralis at Wells cathedral this evening โค๏ธ
Thereโs a โgreen shootsโ movement underway springing up from the forest fire left by the billionaire classes in main stream media & social media.
Fittingly, as Spring beckons, we can see the growth in outlets like ๐ฆ and Bylines.
Choose what you fertilise and nurture, for thatโs what will flourish
Great- sounds like your school has considered its role and function carefully. The OPโs post didnโt give that impression.
Itโs not a great use of time in my experience. Whatโs the rationale for it? Is it carefully structured time to develop social skills or a free for all? How does it link to your whole school behaviour policy?
Oh how lovely! One of the things I miss most about schools- the countless, joyous interactions teachers make with children that enrich both their days! Billie sounds like an absolute super star โญ๏ธ
Luxor and The River Nile! Just wonderful ๐
There's nothing 'natural' about our industrial food systems in my humblest of opinions, Richard. This isn't an ecologically balanced predator/prey food chain playing out.
So true! Akin to arriving at a destination, having used your vehicle sat nav, with literally no idea where you are or how you got there!
Will give that a whirl! ๐
Whereโs good to visit in Devon during winter Ed? I just love the area
Brilliant thread ๐๐ป
Seventeen years as HT and now supporting school improvement with my wonderful trust. Would love to stay connected to the community and support new entrants โบ๏ธ
How prepared are heads for changes to the Appraisal and Capability DfE guidance docs for this September? Are the changes extensive? ๐ค
So tired of the mire that โXโ has become so have decamped here ๐ ๐ค๐ปI miss the olden days of Edu Twitter!