A Headteacher's Perspective

A Headteacher's Perspective

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#15 The Quiet Power of Kind Leadership
Why kindness is a misunderstood but deeply pragmatic leadership philosophy — and how practising it builds trust, wellbeing, and culture.
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#14 Why every primary headteacher should read this APPG report—and what it means for your school
Understanding the wider forces that shape children’s lives — and the role schools must play in responding.
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#13 The Art of the Deputy
Why the deputy headteacher role is the toughest job in the school — and why it’s the glue that holds everything together.
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#12 Behind the Numbers: What the Ofsted Annual Report Means for Schools and Heads
Ofsted’s 2024–25 Annual Report and Accounts is a substantial document reflecting a year of disruption, reform, and tension.
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#11 Behaviour is a Curriculum
Why Unconditional Positive Regard Works
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#10 The Headteacher’s Imposter Syndrome: Why It’s More Common Than We Admit
Feeling “never quite good enough” despite years of experience isn’t a failure — it’s often a sign of thoughtful, human leadership.
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#9 When the Feedback Bites
Taking Criticism from Staff Surveys About Leadership
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Who Looks After the Head? Trust, Permission, and Chocolate Hobnobs
Even those who lead schools and care for everyone else need looking after — but that requires trust, culture, and permission.
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#8 Who Looks After the Head? Trust, Permission, and Chocolate Hobnobs
Even those who lead schools and care for everyone else need looking after — but that requires trust, culture, and permission.
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Tiny Triumphs
The Unexpected Joys That Keep You Going
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Why Our Teachers Stay
Rethinking Recruitment and Retention in Primary Schools – A Bradford Perspective
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Work-Life Blur
Why Headteacher Wellbeing Isn’t About Balance, But Boundaries
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