●Education, Vaccination, Vaccination.

Author Mike Posted on January 19, 2021February 1, 2021Tags , , ,   Leave a comment on <span style='font-size:50px;color:#722CDC'>●</span>Education, Vaccination, Vaccination.

Those of us that remember 2007 may recall the slogan that Tony Blair used as he stated his priorities: Education, Education, Education.  My suggestion for current leaders is that they amend this to Education, Vaccination, Vaccination. As I recently watched David Attenborough’s Perfect Planet, I found myself marvelling at the extraordinary beauty and power of nature. Amongst the many things that struck me was the action of a colony of ants, as the rising flood waters threatened impeding doom for … Continue reading “●Education, Vaccination, Vaccination.”

● Schools- Open or Close? Whose Decision Is it?

Author Mike Posted on January 14, 2021January 19, 2021Tags , , ,   Leave a comment on <span style='font-size:50px;color:#722CDC'>●</span> Schools- Open or Close? Whose Decision Is it?

When you step up to become a headteacher, you know that you will need to make difficult decisions. Those taking on the challenges of headship are well equipped to make decisions about teaching and learning. Experience with financial management and human resources may well have prepared them to make decisions in these areas. If they are fortunate, they may even have been given the opportunity to have been involved in the management of the building and in health and safety … Continue reading “● Schools- Open or Close? Whose Decision Is it?”

● Playing school is no game at all

Author Mike Posted on December 3, 2020December 13, 2020Tags ,   Leave a comment on <span style='font-size:50px;color:#722CDC'>●</span> Playing school is no game at all

I am not sure that a cloud as dark and as menacing as the COVID-19 pandemic can have a silver lining. Nevertheless, there have been several rays of light in these dark times.  The NHS has been appreciated more; air pollution has improved, and many have used newfound IT skills to keep in touch via virtual meetings. In addition, it seems to me that there is a growing awareness of what schools do. Having been forced to home school for … Continue reading “● Playing school is no game at all”

●Getting The Right Support

Author admin Posted on November 26, 2020December 13, 2020Tags ,   Leave a comment on <span style='font-size:50px;color:#722CDC'>●</span>Getting The Right Support

Getting The Right Support Those with a problem with alcohol would be advised to go to Alcoholic Anonymous for support.  Organisations that support those that have a gambling addiction or those helping those that face bankruptcy would be inappropriate sources of support for an alcoholic. Schools and those working within them need support from time to time. Some need a great deal of support that is sustained over an extended period.  Others need a short intervention to help lift them … Continue reading “●Getting The Right Support”