Tips & Techniques

Tuesday

11th Jun 2024

Jennese Alozie: ‘My career is a love letter to my parents’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Jennese Alozie, CEO of the University of Chichester Academy Trust
Jennese Alozie: ‘My career is a love letter to my parents’

Wednesday

29th May 2024

Why school leaders should prioritise purpose over checklists
We must encourage leaders to focus on the deeper questions that underpin education, writes a trust education director
Why school leaders should prioritise purpose over checklists

Tuesday

28th May 2024

Why leaders need to understand what AI actually means
In the latest instalment of the Leading and Learning Webinar series, AI and technology futurist Dan Sodergren gets real about artificial intelligence
Leadership webinar: Dan Sodergren on artificial intelligence

Wednesday

22nd May 2024

6 reasons you need an assembly timetable
Planning your all-school gatherings helps ensure content is covered, workload is shared and outside speaker opportunities are spotted, says Nathan Burns
6 reasons you need an assembly timetable

Tuesday

14th May 2024

Sir David Carter: ‘The language of ego is a shell’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their leadership philosophy and their experience of leading. This month, we talk to former national schools commissioner and trust leader Sir David Carter
Sir David Carter

Monday

13th May 2024

5 ways to prepare for a (possible) summer heatwave
Heatwaves pose significant challenges to schools, but this deputy head explains how you can best mitigate against the effects of extreme heat if it occurs this year
Melting lollies

Thursday

9th May 2024

Teacher interview tips: 6 ways to stand out
Everyone wants to stand out at interview – here we ask leaders what candidates have done to leave a big impression

Tuesday

7th May 2024

6 unexpected questions to ask at a head interview
A former headteacher advises on what to ask an appointing panel to ensure a role is the best next step for you
Jack in the box

Tuesday

30th Apr 2024

Leadership: are you really being inclusive or just paying lip service?
In the latest instalment of the Leading and Learning webinar series, Nadia Nagamootoo explores the immense benefits, but considerable challenges, of leading in a genuinely inclusive way
Nadia Nagamootoo

Monday

29th Apr 2024

Middle leader tips: how to manage up
​​​​In the latest instalment of our Middle Leadership Essentials series, Zofia Niemtus and Jon Hutchinson explore the delicate art of managing up
Middle leader tips: how to manage up

Thursday

25th Apr 2024

3 steps to make sure your behaviour curriculum works
A behaviour curriculum can be effective – but only if those who create and implement it are honest about what needs fixing and clear about what’s expected
Good behaviour

Wednesday

24th Apr 2024

5 ways to use your alumni to engage current pupils
From famous faces to local success stories, past pupils can be a source of huge inspiration – so here’s how to make the most of them
5 ways to use your alumni to engage current pupils