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On Day 10 of the Tes 12 days of Christmas reading, headteacher Simon Smith details the 10 picturebooks every primary school should own

In the rush to promote research-based teaching, we must not forget the artistry that builds relationships and gives the profession magic, writes Simon Smith

One headteacher shares his game plan for Sats week

New leaders of underperforming schools can feel under pressure to change personnel, but headteacher Simon Smith says his experience proves that this approach is misguided

Keeping the budget on track is a tough ask if you’re new to headship so it’s crucial to ensure that you remain focused on positive outcomes for pupils, says Simon Smith

For headteacher Simon Smith, the system seems rigged to prevent his school from getting the funding it needs to teach children with special educational needs and disability, but he won’t be put off