@exheadteacher.bsky.socialGrowing up with 70s and 80s icons taught us that our heroes often age less-than-gracefully. But looking at who today's generation looks up to, I'm quietly optimistic that the age of heroes isn't dead, it's just growing up. exheadteacher.substack.com/p/holding-ou...
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@exheadteacher.bsky.socialFrom childhood memories of duck ponds to a restorative day out at Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Why birdwatching might just be the perfect mindful pursuit (plus, it's basically collecting without the clutter). exheadteacher.substack.com/p/why-birdin...
@exheadteacher.bsky.socialIn the new edition of #QuietLeadership Weekly, I'm diving into some encouraging results from York's early-years potty-training pilot, exploring why new SEND inclusion training comes with some worrying "toolkit" vibes, and looking at how we can broaden pupils' career horizons...
@exheadteacher.bsky.socialIn an education system dominated by metrics, creating memories that last forty years might be the most important standard we can raise.
A reflection on the lost art of the primary classroom Nature Table, and 6 reasons why we need to bring it back: tinyurl.com/4vxurwd2
@exheadteacher.bsky.socialThe first of my three webinars on #QuietLeadership will be available on the @headteacherchat.bsky.social platform this evening, and I am very excited! For subscribers, I will be online for an hour starting at 7:30 pm, so please post any questions and comments.
@exheadteacher.bsky.socialSteve Jobs said it best: "If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader. Sell ice cream."
Why the best leaders don't mind being unpopular (and what introverts can teach us about maintaining integrity): exheadteacher.substack.com/p/why-the-be...
@exheadteacher.bsky.socialIf you’ve ever needed a 3-hour recovery nap after a virtual presentation, this post is for you.
Lessons on #QuietLeadership, camera position blunders, and surviving live video as an introvert:
@exheadteacher.bsky.socialThe Rainbow Fish is facing calls to be cancelled. One teacher noted that kids "got it wrong" when reading it without discussion. Which is the exact issue: picture books aren't meant to be handed over in a vacuum. They need context.
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@exheadteacher.bsky.socialI am very excited to be taking part in this upcoming online event! #QuietLeadership
