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Overcoming unconscious bias at staff meetings
Dr Sarah Hopp explores the importance of understanding and accommodating the needs of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. What may seem like unusual behaviours or preferences can be some colleagues' coping mechanisms for managing anxiety. She emphasises the significance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for these individuals to thrive. You’ve had a long day at work, you’re tired but you need to attend a staff meeting.
A time to reflect and celebrate
The inaugural MAT Excellence Awards give school trusts the opportunity to be recognised and celebrated for their work. What achievements would you like to share? What are you most proud of about your multi-academy trust? Is it the wellbeing support you offer to pupils, staff and families? Is it the way that your executive team works together? Is it your stellar chief finance officer? Is it the way that you’ve integrated your services into the community?
Smells like team spirit
A time to reflect and celebrate The inaugural MAT Excellence Awards give school trusts the opportunity to be recognised and celebrated for their work. What achievements would you like to share? What are you most proud of about your multi-academy trust? Is it the wellbeing support you offer to pupils, staff and families? Is it the... Read more... New headteachers: 10 things not to do! Starting a new headship position this term?
New headteachers: 10 things not to do!
Starting a new headship position this term? Rob Morrissey lists some things to avoid and describes what to focus on for a successful start. Without wishing to decry programmes such as the NPQH there is nothing which quite prepares you for being in the chair (as I call it) or headship. That said I have gathered some thoughts on things to avoid. Please note that it is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but just some key things to steer clear of when you first take up post.
What is the purpose of education?
Critical, creative and divergent thinking are often overlooked in favour of employability skills. Sarah Hopp suggests a different approach. The definition of education has been the subject of intense debate since the time of Aristotle and Plato. The word itself comes from the Latin ‘e(x)ducare’, which means ‘to lead out’, but I wonder how many educational practitioners take the time to truly reflect on what ‘education’ means to them personally and professionally?
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