It’s the start of the summer break and time now for many to take time to relax, recuperate and live. It is strange how people get so engrossed in their work and do their best for the people that they serve but it is somewhat worrying that that dedication, in certain roles, has a negative … Continue reading
It isn’t really Day 1 because living in Leicester, the summer break started 8 school days ago, so today is really day 8. That aside, the first week was a bit of a write-off with self-isolation imposed and the wind-down required to start enjoying a break needed. Teaching is one of those jobs where you … Continue reading
Three weeks completed with all children back at school. About a week a go we were talking about how it would be great to keep going rather than the stop-start nature of now. Another week on and I’m glad the break is here. To be fair, we haven’t stopped for almost a year. Even in … Continue reading
Children return to school tomorrow; some in person and some via remote means. The Christmas and New Year break is now over and so much has been and still needs to be done. The work that goes into organising what is needed for a return to school, and by return to school I mean those … Continue reading
Many posts with different titles and many titles undeserved – no, still no knighthood for me though. That aside, another day draws to a close and much frustration across the country, divided by Covid yet united (maybe) by Brexit. What do you think? Many more areas now in Tier 4 and other up to Tier … Continue reading
Today was the last day of the holiday – the summer break limited by covid restrictions but blessed by the weather. 44 days including the weekends of somewhat relaxed timings; walks and rides; and planning for a return to school over time. Being a Sunday the day started with watching Dan ply football; a 9v9 … Continue reading
Today was great. My son’s birthday so a day of celebration, enjoying games and seeing genuine smiles of appreciation on his face. Thank you. Normally, as has been for the past several weeks, Dan has woken up around 09:00. Today, he woke up at 06:00. No alarm nor other aid to wake him, but the … Continue reading
The last week day of the summer holidays is over so back to school after the weekend. All prepared and the minor bits to do will be done before children return on Thursday. It’s quite something when you look back and reflect on the fact that we are five months on from the initial lockdown. … Continue reading
Another two days of the summer holiday gone and just three left now. Yesterday I spent the day in school; face to face meetings, remote meetings; and sorting. Also watch a few episodes of Wolf Blood – I recommend it. I have a small budget to use for school improvements and the first meeting of … 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
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