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My foundational purpose as an educator has been ensuring that emotional intelligence( EQ) and emotional literacy is embedded at the heart of everything and leading learning, so that effective cognition is facilitated, thus deep and connected learning develops, and that the whole ethos of a school , or classroom, is focused on balancing secure sense…
Origins, the story of us
Reflections on a post I wrote last week while up in the North East. Yesterday was a day I met myself in so many ways. Being back in the North East, where I was born and spent my earliest formative years reconnects me to my earliest sense of being. I don’t always have the key…
Embodying the vision
At the end of the academic year, many people will be reflecting and considering their hopes for the Summer, and looking to their next steps. As a former Headteacher, I’m only too aware of the transitional feel of the last week of term ( which is this week in Leicestershire). It’s also the 23rd anniversary…
Vulnerable authenticity
It’s interesting to notice my own sense of vulnerability with this in terms of sharing this, but I believe this adds another dimension and enriches my work. Initially I worried it may influence people’s perceptions of me negatively, and impact on my work-and then, in a flash of light, I realised that’s what matters…that we…
Magic, Awe and Wonder building Joy ✨
I visited one of my closest friends this week. We hadn’t seen each other for a little while, but we picked up right where we left off. I updated her on my time investment on ensuring I do the work on myself to be absolutely ready for those I work with, as well as to…
Playful Curiosity, Boundless Learning
There is a constant voice speaking to me about transformation, about connection and about refueling. My mantra for this year is playful curiosity. To me, this was about growing into my role, about exploration of possibility, but also in terms of the versatility of my leadership journey. I was reminded of my key values, and…
