The morning my eldest daughter started school, I did two things. I greeted her teacher with warmth and respect. Then I burst into tears. The scene was familiar. I’d been in many like it, since I was in my 20s.…
Category: Leadership
Safe Schools: Reality, Theory or Opportunity?
An authentic school is more than a space for learning and teaching. It is a guardian of relationships. The most important is the one between parent and child – a relationship you must acknowledge and protect. Whenever a new idea or…
Watch Out For Our Women
Between May and July 2017, one in five teachers considered leaving the profession. Why? Because of continuing high levels of on the job stress, and problems associated with work-life balance. And almost half of the teachers surveyed said they felt…