Hamilton, drugs, persistence and being a nice person
What does a sold out theatre show and a global pharmaceutical giant have to do with persistence? Read on to find out.
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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.
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Five British Books for Black History Month
October is Black History month in the UK sometimes it can be very US-centric. Here are 5 great books I’ve read that explore the Black British experience.
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How I improved my sleep after years of insomnia: part 2
Autumn is a time when teachers and many others face insomnia. I share top tips I’ve made to improve my sleep (part 2). In part 1 of this two post series I wrote about my struggles with sleep over the years and what I’ve recently been learning and trying from the book Sleep Smarter in […]
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How I improved my sleep after years of insomnia: part 1
Autumn is a time when teachers and many others face insomnia. I share top tips I’ve made to improve my sleep.
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How postcards reduce self-harm
Is there really any point in sending physical cards or letters in our digital age? Read on to find out how cards make a difference to those who self-harm.
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How to communicate when things go wrong- lessons from my train driver
You can influence how people react when something goes wrong by the way you communicate with them. Here are some lessons I learnt from my train driver during a recent delayed train journey.
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Taking a break from the old routine
It’s August and the summer holidays. Time to slow down the pace a bit. What might you notice about your surroundings if you step off the hamster wheel?
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The letter of complaint that made me laugh
Recently I received a hand-written letter of complaint. It was from some pupils in a class that I teach, they handed it to me at the end of a lesson and it was wonderful. Working at a secondary school with teenagers is never dull. It is sometimes frustrating, often rewarding, sometimes tiring but most consistently […]