7 x 5 = 45, so that is now 7 weeks of school closed to all but key workers and a minority. Hard times, difficult decisions and split opinions. Times like this we find out who has the emotional intelligence (reminds me very much that term of John Buttrick – star). The emotional intelligence to … Continue reading →

The weather has changed so up the gazebo went. We will not be letting this weather stop us having the in-laws round for a cuppa in the garden now it is permitted. So typical that all the great weather was beforehand. Never mind – just stay safe everyone. I hear Wales will have all ages … Continue reading →

There comes a time when you really start to flag. The weather is great so that is lovely. The people around you are positive and supportive so that is a benefit. There are so many struggling in situations that you can not begin to comprehend so for that, you should be grateful. But, I’m tired. … Continue reading →

Admiration so so many in education today with a mixture of those welcoming children back; those in the final stages of planning; and those doing what is right for their school and sharing the news that could be criticised as, no return. Respect the differences in the varying contexts. For those almost at the point … Continue reading →

Another scorcher; another busy day of preparation; and another day of appreciating the world around us. When I look back on the day, as I often do lately, I see my son and how he gets on so well with others. He really is not like me in the social way of it all. Despite … Continue reading →

I am wondering whether the highlight of the day is the continual pestering by certain media people regarding Dominic Cummings towards Boris Johnson; and the brilliant response of the scientific advisors to not wanting to get into the politics – the idea of moving on for some is clearly far to difficult to comprehend. I … Continue reading →