Mar 25, 2024
Fascinating last week to work with AET and Ambition Institute at the AET Assessment Centres for aspiring Principals. The commitment of AET to developing principals is a crucial commitment to developing leadership in our schools and demonstrates the kind of original...
Mar 6, 2024
It is always great to work with colleagues from my old stomping ground – Croydon. Enjoyed this morning talking to Heads from Coulsdon about “Getting the Best from SLT”. I hope to return later in the year to continue a great discussion with some very...
Feb 23, 2024
The research work in Powys has meant driving the full north / south and east / west of the county through some incredible scenery; we even managed a half hour on the coast at Borth, as a detour on our way to the most westerly school in the county at Bro Hyddgen, as we...
Feb 3, 2024
I carried out some work with colleagues from Education-Time just over a year ago looking at post-16 structures and systems in Powys. Delighted now to be following up on that work, and completed over the last week a 676 mile drive to and around the county, visiting 6...
Jan 19, 2024
It was a delight to travel to Birmingham this week and visit BOA, as part of my work for The BRIT School. The energy of the students at Open Evening, the commitment of the CEO, and the passion of the Principal helped me to understand why this 14-19 school is an...