The end of the half term break is almost upon us and we prepare to return to school. It has gone quite well over the half term since summer but sadly, Covid19 cases have risen nationally so it means a lockdown for all. As a school leader it kind of means carry on for me … Continue reading
Well, seven weeks on and being an educator, it is some achievement to have reached the first break of the academic year, in these current times, still smiling. As said today to a colleague who commented that I am still smiling; “Always” – what is the alternative? As we hit the mid-way point of October, … Continue reading
Thanks for the announcement Boris. Tighter measures looming and they will be appreciated by some and others, deplored. Where do you sit in all of this? As I’ve stated since mid March, it’s really difficult and you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. We can all see the many out and about, … Continue reading
It is the start of another weekend and covid continues to cause upset and be a challenge for many, especially in the world of education. The stories of headteachers struggling to staff the classes is a much read event. The hit on attendance in schools; a little under a tenth absent due to symptoms they … Continue reading
Almost three weeks back at school now for those of us in the Leicester region and it’s been a bit of a mixed bag. Absolutely brilliant to see the children and colleagues back at school, positivity oozing and the weather – can’t complain! The darker side of it all is the mixed and confused understanding … Continue reading
Four days since the last blog. Things seem to go well, despite the pressures in education of looking after the children and parents, reminders, clarity and reassurance. So many of the parents in many schools I am sure, are hugely grateful for the immense work that goes into it all. Many of those parents will … Continue reading
First day back at school with all staff, the first time since 23rd March. All seemed fine and the understandable apprehensions of some soon reduced and a good day had by all. Whilst it was the first day with all back, it certainly wasn’t back in March that everyone last did any work. Do we … Continue reading
The last two days have been gently easing back into work after a great few weeks recovering from the relentless drive thorough lockdown. Catching up with emails; checking dates for the diary; and generally touching base with various areas of school life to plan and be ready for the return. Whilst so many schools did … Continue reading
As day 34 comes to a close, nearly, I’m sitting outside listening to the daily geese flight over the campsite, heading west to… no idea! Anyone out there know? A hot day and one where we went walking; I cycled to the Chinese to pick up a takeaway; and now just reflecting on the fiasco … Continue reading
A day full of sport and physical activity has been had. I went and played golf with Frank, my father-in-law today when I looked on my golf app it was almost 1 year since I last played so it’s going to be interesting as to how that would go. The first nine holes were pretty … Continue reading
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