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Make your job advert compelling Your job advert is usually the first encounter applicants will have with your school, so it needs to be informative, engaging and a good reflection of what you're about. In the advert (as much as the format allows), always include: The…
Children’s mental health week – updates from the Facebook groups
I have come across many fantastic ways to promote good mental health in schools - from worry boxes to frank and open discussions about difficult subjects. But perhaps the most important focus should now be placed on teachers noticing the subtle signs that might suggest…
Guest Post: Making LGBT content integral to your teaching (Part 1)
How can you make LGBT specific content integral to your teaching? The most effective schools and colleges we work with adopt a whole-school approach to inclusion. Inclusion works best when it’s an integral part of a school’s community life and there are a number of…
Staff wellbeing ideas: updates from the Facebook groups
Leaders are naturally incredibly good at supporting pupils, and as such are helping to strengthen the wider community of the school; however one thing that always crops up is staff wellbeing. I am constantly being asked questions about how can we make staff feel valued…