Unfiltered thoughts of an ex-head teacher

My post for today is inspired by the fact that spring seems to have arrived. It includes my top 5 spring-related things from my teaching career. I would love to hear about yours!

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Unfiltered thoughts of an ex-head teacher

Manuscript done, so time to take a breath! Hopefully, 'The Whole School Wellbeing Handbook
How to build success by putting people first,' will be in a bookshop near you soon. Reflections on finishing in today's post. #HeadteacherChat #HeadteacherMatters #HeadteacherNews

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Unfiltered thoughts of an ex-head teacher

The lack of posts recently is due to the major rewrite I am doing on my manuscript. I am pleased with today's though, which is all about 'teacher mode'. #HeadteacherMatters #HeadteacherNews #HeadteacherChat #tes

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Unfiltered thoughts of an ex-head teacher

For today's post, I have included part of a chapter from my manuscript on managing relationships with governors from a wellbeing point of view. I hope it is useful. #HeadteacherNews
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A puzzle in today's blog post. It describes my school's '15 minutes of fame' when we were used for the filming of a major BBC TV series. But can you work out which one?
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For today's post, in celebration of their removal from future plans, I have done a 'deep dive' into the Ofsted consultation and shared my thoughts. #HeadteacherMatters #HeadteacherNews #HeadteacherChat #tes

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Unfiltered thoughts of an ex-head teacher

New post alert! Today is a #MentalHealthMonday so my post is about a podcast that helps me with the five ways to mental wellbeing. It is titled 'Are you a PCD?' #HeadteacherMatters #HeadteacherChat #HeadteacherNews

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Unfiltered thoughts of an ex-head teacher

I have written a short post today about #EmpathyWeek2025 which is something I think all schools should get behind. #EmpathyGeneration #HeadteacherMatters #HeadteacherChat #HeadteacherNews

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Today's #wellbeing themed post explores the idea that having a mantra can be part of your wellbeing toolbox.

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Unfiltered thoughts of an ex-head teacher

Todays post is about a memorable last day of the summer term, involving some tricky parents. Also catch up on some wellbeing-focused posts around my favourite MH strategies. #LeadershipLessons #HeadteacherMatters #HeadteacherChat #HeadteacherNews

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#LeadershipLessons episode six is up on my blog now. This one is slightly different as it includes my reflections on the particularities of working with different types of staff. #HeadteacherMatters #LeadershipMatters #HeadteacherNews #HeadteacherChat

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Two wellbeing themed posts for #WellbeingWednesday today.
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How about another 'leadership lessons' blog post to commemorate #Inauguration2025 tomorrow? Please read carefully, all the way to the end... #LeadershipLessons #HeadteacherNews #HeadteacherMatters #HeadteacherChat #MAGA

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Two posts for this Friday. A terrifying incident from my childhood which illustrates how things have changed in schools since then and a story about the importance of first impressions as a leader. #LeadershipLessons #HeadteacherMatters #HeadteacherChat

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