Why representation matters
Seeing Black people in positions of authority is important for all ppl, Black and non.
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How to rescue a rubbish day
Sometimes we can get overwhelmed by events. At times like this, acknowledging the good in others can help.
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People, people, its all about people
Everything is about people, leadership, teaching, other organisations. Let’s not forget that (236 words). If you asked most people about what schools are about they’ll say education. This is true and it’s what I probably would have said if you asked me a while ago. I’ve had a bit of an epiphany in recent years. Schools […]
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Why thinking is as important as doing
Schools need to stop worshipping at the alter of busy. Here are tips to carve out time for reflection. (521 words) Life in schools is fast paced There is always something to do. We can also worship a little at the cult of busy. ‘I’ve got so much to do.’ ‘I have to plan for x.’ […]
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4 ways for education companies to make better connections with school leaders on social media
As an Assistant Headteacher I often get company representatives contact me via LinkedIn and Twitter trying to interest me in their professional services. Some get it right, others not so much. Here are 4 tips for companies selling educational services or products when trying to get new business from school leaders via social media. (757 […]
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How managers can build relationships
What can line managers do to build trust and make people feel valued? Take a genuine interest in them. (244 words) Do you line manage people? How many of the following do you know about them? Do they have kids? Do they have a pet? Do they have a partner? What are the names of […]
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Reframing self-promotion for introverts
How can people who hate self promotion let others know about our work in a way that is authentic to us and doesn’t turn us into human spam? (350 words) I’m not big on self-promotion. Since I was a kid I hated being praised publicly in class by my teacher or singled out for great […]
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What does the Prevent strategy actually prevent?
The ‘Prevent‘ strategy is meant to stop people be drawn into terrorism. It’s quite high profile in schools at the moment. Recently I thought about the possible effects in adults’ interactions with young people in schools. (67 words) What does Prevent actually prevent? Terrorism? Freedom of speech? People being killed? Opportunity to express dissent? […]
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A message for my fellow idealists
‘You’re too idealistic, Iesha. That’s not how things really work. It’s not possible.’ Is something I’ve heard many times personally and professionally. Idealism is seen as a nice luxury but for me it’s essential. (145 words) Being an idealist is frustrating sometimes but what other way is there to live? To be any other […]
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How do you get experience? By doing the damned thing.
I honestly think that ‘You don’t have enough experience,’ is generally a cop out answer for feedback as to why a person didn’t get a leadership role. Especially if it’s the only reason given. (326 words) That’s usually pretty obvious from their CV or application form so why waste their time interviewing? I honestly believe […]