Small school heads....how are you using school led tutoring??

Celebrating the end of my first half term in my onesie. What a few weeks it's been but on reflection...I love it. The team, the children, the madness. There's been tears and doubt and worry but I've found the place I'm meant to be and a job I'm meant to do. Now....sleep!

It is safe to say that all school staff are working harder now than ever before ... and I didn’t even think that was ever possible. We applaud you all.

Whoop! May half term treat confirmed!!! #peterkay

Leadership is not about being right or getting it right all the time- If as a leader you can show your failures, your ‘got it a bit wrong’ times, your ‘I just don’t know’ moments- That’s authentic leadership right there x ❤️

This just sums up life so perfectly at the moment 😂

This first term of headship has been hard and even though I've really tried, I've not been my best for the people at home. Time for a rest and reset. One week to go.

Term 2 incoming. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and getting going with more knowledge and confidence behind me. I have had a proper break after what was a hard 1st term. All the challenges don't feel real now but I survived it and I have a wonderful team to return to.

Oh Saturday....a message to say my one office/finance member of staff has been called for jury duty. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Just another challenge to muddle through and a new role to learn and juggle for 2 weeks.

Great conference today listening to Adrian Bethune and @StarPerformTara . Both inspiring and reinforced the need to start with ourselves. A happy weekend ahead.

Done. Offer rejected.

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Just a friendly reminder as we near the end of term....we are all only human. Please don't forget that. Show kindness & compassion, always. #ShineOn #BurnBrighter

Exactly this!

Just 5 wake ups to go and a year of headship will be done. The relief on Friday will be immense. It's not been easy but I've never been more proud of myself. I've let my moral compass guide me and I think the team and I have done pretty well.

Just put the laptop on for the first time this summer. A quiet day at home and so thought I'd take a look at a few emails and start making a proper plan for what I want to achieve before the start of term....going gentle on myself!

No school starts with the expertise or skill to be inclusive. They start with a willingness and botheredness to try to do the best for every child.

COVID has hit school hard...anyone else experiencing the same?

This x 💛🩵💜