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Headteacher. Secondary. London. NPQH. Mum of 2.

Joined August 2021
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Any good books out there on how to deal with unreasonable union reps? The balance between giving in or holding firm is quite draining...
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Finally fully staffed for September #recruitmentcrisis
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Tell me there are lots of really sane and sensible colleagues out there who, despite not agreeing with their union reps, just let them proceed to raise the most ridiculous "concerns" claiming they are representing all members?
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Feel like I've done 10 rounds with Tyson. Christ, this job is bruising!
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Anyone else ever feel like Rudyard Kipling wrote the first stanza of 'If' intended for Headteachers? I often hear the first 4 lines in my head doing this job!
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Absolutely bombarded with agency staff emails over the last few days
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Can someone remind me what that set of folders for maths teaching was called?? It was teal & maroon coloured. I've been wrecking my brain #secondary maths
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Absolutely loved 6th form enrolment today!!
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Sweetest Sunday night of the year
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Doing my ironing for work as I go into the last week of my 1st year of headship. Its been an intense year with so much learning. Year 2 will be different in many ways. #headteacher What did you all notice were the most significant differences?
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Is there such a thing as a platform like CPOMS but for staff incidents. I appreciate this sounds a bit big brother but I think the records would safeguard everyone
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Limited outdoor space for permanent structures but I'm keen to introduce some play equipment for our long 1hr lunch time. Must be able to store away. Secondary Girls... all ideas welcome #play #activity
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Yeah, starting to feel a bit worn out by the recruitment whirlwind... feels relentless
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How many truly "outstanding" teachers have you hired from the endless flood of emails you receive from agencies? #staffing #recruitment #teachershortage
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I will be picking a school to receive 16 free student delegate places at your setting for the OFQUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid Qualification. One day course. Age 14+ only. To enter, just follow, retweet and like this post. I will announce winning school on 28th March at 8pm.
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On the tube yesterday sat opposite a YP approx 15/16 with her drugged up mum. She kept telling her mum to fix up and saying she wouldn't stay with her tonight. Mum kept replying ill fix up tomorrow in between vaping.. daughter was so embarrassed. 1/2
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I smiled at her a few times and asked if she was OK. She said she was, but was visibly ashamed. It reminded me that some of our young people come to school having had similar experiences.
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I’ve been on this planet nearly 60 years. Here’s 12 things that will help you grow as a person in 2023 and avoid the multiple mistakes I’ve made…in less than 2 minutes. Scroll to the end and you’ll get a bonus one. – at Warrington, England
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