The Teach Secondary 2020 finalists have been announced. It was great to discover that my professional learning programme with Accrington Academy staff during lockdown, 'The Uncertainty Principle', has been selected as one of the finalists in the CPD category. The … [Read more...] about Finalist for Teach Secondary Awards
‘Becoming Educated’ podcast
I had the pleasure of spending an hour back at the start of June with Darren Leslie, a teacher and leader with huge passion for education and improving teaching. Darren hosts a podcast entitled, 'Becoming Educated' and he has been prodigious during lockdown, interviewing a whole … [Read more...] about ‘Becoming Educated’ podcast
Investing in Staff Wellbeing
Here is the link to the article on investing in staff wellbeing that I've written that will be appearing in both Headteacher Update and SecEd this month. In an era of unprecedented uncertainty, with no end in sight, investing in well-being in our schools is key to … [Read more...] about Investing in Staff Wellbeing
ResearchEd Norwich Session
Here is the recording of my session at ResearchEd Norwich on 20th June. I was really looking forward to this event, as I attended the school, Notre Dame High School, that was the venue. Sadly, due to Covid, running the day as a traditional conference was impossible. However, … [Read more...] about ResearchEd Norwich Session
Professional Learning online
Since the advent of Covid and it's massive impact on schools, more and more communication is being conducted remotely via Zoom, Teams and the like. Indeed there is the likelihood that professional learning will be continue online through the Autumn and beyond. Online … [Read more...] about Professional Learning online
Thriving in Uncertainty
In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists.Eric Hoffer If there was ever a time when Hoffer’s famous quote was most apt, it is surely now. Coronavirus has wreaked … [Read more...] about Thriving in Uncertainty
Webinar with @Teachmindset
It was great to spend time last week chatting to Dr JP Fitzpatrick from @teachmindset on his popular webinar series. He's a really interesting and extremely knowledgeable person to talk to. The conversation was wide ranging. A particular area of focus was learning and … [Read more...] about Webinar with @Teachmindset
One year on…
It almost slipped my mind, in the midst of the crisis unfolding and the disruption to everyday life, that it is the anniversary of 'The Learning Imperative' winning at the Business Book Awards 2019 in the category of HR & Management. Business Book Awards Ceremony, London, … [Read more...] about One year on…
Extraordinary Business Book Club podcast
Mark recorded a podcast with Alison Jones, whose website, extraordinarybusinessbooks.com, is a gold mine of podcasts with authors of business books. This podcast with Alison was wide ranging, with relevance to both potential authors as well as leaders. With respect to authors, … [Read more...] about Extraordinary Business Book Club podcast
Leaders learning through reflection
Fantastic reflections from a great group of leaders at Queen Anne High School in Dunfermline at the end of our 'Excellence through Leadership of Learning' programme last week. The wonderful cohort with their certificates Common reflection points from this group of … [Read more...] about Leaders learning through reflection