Why I took a large pay cut to career pivot
I took a 40% pay cut when I left my school leadership role. Find out how it changed my life for the better.
Category Archive education
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Update March 2022
I last wrote on my blog 6 months ago. I had an unplanned personal hibernation in many areas of my life. Recently, my daughter pointed out the beautiful, dark pink blossom appearing on the trees on our road. Nature is signifying spring, new beginnings and rejuvenation so I’ll follow her cues and get back into thinking […]
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Fairer educational outcomes won’t result in a fairer world
A creative writing workshop made me question if fairer educational outcomes would really lead to a fairer society.
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More work, less play at school
School break times have reduced since the 1990s. There are differences for older pupils and for poorer pupils. Is leisure and rest something is only for certain sections of our society?
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All Gods are white!
My kids are used to thinking about people of all races in various positions of power. Why do they insist that gods are always white? Imagine the following pandemic scene. Two parents are working in a room, trying not to disturb each other while on work meetings. A pair of 7 year olds are doing […]
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When LGBTQ allies try to support but I don’t agree…
My friend wrote an article about LGBTQ teachers. I had issues with it. How did I tell her?
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What if… education policy was shaped by a commitment to social justice?
Education policy underpinned by social justice would banish the myth of parental choice.
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Authority, class and race in schools
Teachers are not infallible, assuming they are puts vulnerable children at risk.
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20 interesting education bloggers you aren’t aware of
Want a fresh take on education and teaching? I share 20 education bloggers that I have recently come across.
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Teach, don’t be a predator
I once had an obvious crush on somebody in power at a school. They didn’t exploit it. Others can do the same.