Be a leader, even if you’re not on the leadership team
Have you ever wondered why there are so many phrases that use the word boss? Like a boss. You’re the boss. Who’s the boss?...
Why Supply Teaching is Better Than Going Permanent
With the current pressures facing teachers including mounting workloads, accountability measures and reforms, many are turning to other professions or considering supply teaching. And...
What’s Fake News Got to Do with Schools?
We’re all aware of the spread of fake news in the media over recent years. From internet trolls to politicians, it’s become a tool...
The Power of Words: Why I Love World Book Day
World Book Day started in 1998 in the UK and I remember it as if it was yesterday. In reality, I was just being...
Part 1: Why I Wanted to be a Teacher
I knew without question that I wanted to be a teacher. I knew it without having to think about it. Without research, without a...
Part 2: Why I Left Teaching
At some point in our lives, most of us are likely to have observed that asking kids of a certain age what they want...
PSHE is Just the Beginning When it Comes to Student Mental Health
We are all painfully aware of the current state of youth mental health. With ever increasing numbers of young people experiencing mental illnesses from...
Part 3: What I’ll Take With Me
While I’m not teaching anymore, there are certain lessons from my experiences in the classroom that have helped me in my new pursuits. Indeed,...
Why I Love Teaching
Teaching. It's a bit of a funny job really. You get berated publicly for both working too much and working too little (I never...
Key Stage 4: Reflections and Resolutions
Since results day I've been quietly reflecting on what worked and what I will do in the next academic year. To give some context,...