‘A generation of school children need to be put before ideology’
Rallying ideologies and party-political point scoring have characterised recent debates about the future [...]
‘I’m a better person for spending time ‘off grid’ in Wales’
Every year it’s the same. We’ve been back at school for a few [...]
‘Anyone can influence and provide a lead to others in a positive and powerful way’
I wrote about leadership earlier in the year and have reflected on this theme [...]
‘Galvanising our efforts to provide the best opportunities for all’
“Inequality is now entrenched in Britain from birth to work, and the Government [...]
Giving back
Tuesday last week was the first day back after Easter and in true [...]
End of term reflections: Happy Easter
Not a typical blog, but a tidied-up version of the Headmaster’s closing remarks [...]
There is no ‘one size fits all’ leader in education
“The emphasis on seeking ‘almost superhuman beings’ to lead schools deters people from [...]
Metrics are marvellous but they don’t drive real character change
Character education is back on the national agenda following an address by the [...]
The power of a good book
BBC Mastermind … contestant, Hinchliffe … specialist subject: The Life and Times of [...]
‘We have a responsibility to get kids moving’
Practice what you preach. Twice this week I have been out for a [...]