We are back at school now and it’s been a fabulous five days with the children. The whole idea that we have lost a year of learning is very quickly being proven to be false. Yes of course, the children have some minor gaps in what we would normally expect but unanimously, we believe that … Continue reading
Whilst schools have not closed and have actually opened over holidays, all returned this week and have now had two days back. With a mere 13 absent out of almost 430, it’s an impressive 96.7% attendance – I must admit, I didn’t expect that. The picture upon the mass return was a very cheery one. … Continue reading
49 weeks have passed since the initial lockdown and the start of what has been an incredibly difficult year for so many. As an educator, I am well aware of the difficulties that parents have faced and can vividly remember various phone calls and other communications with people struggling. The respect of what it takes … Continue reading
Whilst training to be a teacher one of the tutors advised the whole group, “If you’re in the room, be in the room”. Tegid Philips was the tutor, the head of the physical education department and quite a man. Those words have never been forgotten and when I am sometime tempted to remain silent and … Continue reading
It is quite frustrating having been in post as a leader for some 15 years now and hearing the drivel of people who think they know best when it comes to education. I am not sitting on the fence here but to have so many suggest that longer school days and longer terms to get … Continue reading
Many people in the profession are so pleased that it has arrived. People are tired; mentally and physically drained. That said, nothing I suspect compared to those in the NHS. We should not be comparing ourselves to others and accepting difficulties because others are/have to. We should be protecting ourselves and doing what we know … Continue reading
Where to start today when it’s been so full of events, decisions, snow and Carlo! Best start at the end and marvel at the calmness of which Mr Ancelotti when the ninth goal of a 5-4 thriller goes in – some have suggested his blowing into his cup of bovril was a plan to stop … Continue reading
The news at the moment in the world of education seems to be centred around the suggestion that it would be a good idea to lengthen the school day to counteract the numerous hours, days and months lost to Covid. Let me be quite clear in my view – no thank you; no benefit. I … Continue reading
For those that are still awake – very well done. There are so many things going well and many that we can keep improving on, but I’m certainly getting tired. I honestly think it is the lack of getting out there, running and doing the usual things I do; definitely we’d to rectify that. A … Continue reading
Reflecting on the past two days whilst watching Man Utd run riot against a depleted Southampton team. When things go well, they go well and when they don’t it is hard. What we see here in football is the same for many in their everyday lives, whether personal or professional. With the current lockdown and … Continue reading
Denham Kite 