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A good relationship between head and governors is key to a happy, high-performing school. But what happens when it all goes wrong? Hannah Frankel reports

You’ve bagged a headship – but for a school that doesn’t yet exist. Professionally isolated and tasked with nothing less than the creation of a brand-new institution or a `fresh start’ academy, principal designates are a strange – but increasingly common – breed

Transforming a disruptive, angry child into a model pupil is a tempting prospect for any teacher. But while some support medical intervention for those with symptoms of ADHD, many argue that we are too quick to medicalise challenging behaviour

But seeking help was the first step to facing up to – and overcoming – her predicament

A sudden assault was followed by a heart attack – and a fear of wearing ties