At the start of every school year I watch Rita Pierson’s 2013 TED Talk. I’d encourage anyone in education to do the same. It’s the relationship that’s counts most - Every student needs their champion. youtu.be/SFnMTHhKdkw

First day of work with my winter coat. Missing the summer sun

Pretty pleased with the drawing I did whilst talking to/supervising the children in our art workshop. Never been ‘arty’ before really but enjoyed it.

That’s brightened up my Saturday morning 😂😂

Happy half term to all other Leicester teachers! So happy to relax! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Been enjoying some lovely half term walks. See if anyone from Leicester knows where I’ve been.

Things are looking up finally! #LCFC

My fun from taking Year 4 on the school residential trip this week. So tiring, being woken up in the nights etc but had so much fun together! Definitely want to take them again.

Jason Manford last night. So so funny.

Annnnnd relax.

Child at school brought me a flower today. Appreciated it. But best I could do was put it in my water bottle 😂

The first two days of the Year 4 elf. Morning diary writes about his adventures.

This morning’s elf mischief

Today’s elf adventures.

Today’s elf adventure

I’ve not even looked at my emails once in the holidays or done any school work. And for the first time I don’t feel bad about it. New mindset.

Some days I want to work towards eventually being a headteacher, other days I want to spend the rest of my days in a remote beach hut.

Residential centres in the midlands recommendations please. Yr4 for 1 or 2 nights.

Nice view when leaving work today.