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Roy Souter
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Hey leaders, leave your staff alone during the holidays
The temptation to send emails over the summer is strong, but it may do more harm than good, says headteacher Roy Souter
6 August 2019
How to ensure that you appreciate the little bits of joy in school
In the run-up to Christmas, there is joy to behold in schools – and you can harness those moments for your own wellbeing
11 December 2018
How to get as much out of a partnership as you put in
Learning link-ups with other schools don’t always translate to improvements in your own school, but with careful planning, everyone involved can benefit from better CPD, writes Roy Souter
26 October 2018
Last-minute tips for the Year 6 leavers’ assembly
One headteacher explains how to get the balance right to make your leavers’ assembly a true celebration
9 July 2018
Do you know which class you are teaching next year?
You should do by now, argues this head, as this news should be shared early and sensitively
26 June 2018
Five ways to keep Year 6 engaged after Sats
Year 6 may feel the work is over after Sats, but one head shares tips for making the most of their last weeks of term
29 May 2018