Leadership issues
A sunny afternoon in SATs week. The staff trickle into the staff room for this second of two sessions on resilience and wellbeing. All I can think of is how much they must want to be outside enjoying the sunshine. On the other hand, if they’re not with me, I know from experience that they …
Great challenge for March. Let’s share memories. Recalling positive memories makes us feel good. In fact, the impact on our brains is similar to the experience itself. Recalling positive memories stimulates the brain to release serotonin, a neurotransmitter which is linked to feelings of happiness. You may know that chocolate (as well as dates, bananas …
One-day workshops for headteachers: new dates coming soon Too busy to find time to stand back? Juggling too many priorities? Want to ensure a sustainable future for your leadership? This workshop is for you. In his book, Rethinking Educational Leadership, John West-Burnham uses the metaphor of a reservoir to illustrate the impact of leaders constantly …
I’m a real fan of Martyn Reah and his #teacher5aday initiative. I do think it’s making a difference. Wellbeing is an important building block in sustaining resilience, and that’s something we all need. It works like this when you pay attention to your own wellbeing, you have more energy, when you have more energy, you’re …
As I listen to the radio reports of the shootings in Paris, I can’t help the tears. They are tears of sadness, of impotence and probably of fear. The fear is less of the next attack, than of the impact of the attack on society, for if it helps to divide us, if it helps …