The Key supports over 100,000 school leaders and governors in England and Wales. Key insights is The Key’s blog on school leadership and governance, featuring analysis and comment from those working in and for schools.
I have recently been out and about talking to Local Authorities and rural schools about the findings from our recent report “The challenges of leading a rural school”, with them telling me many of the findings resonate with the unique challenges they face. With recent…
When we set homework we usually know who will bring it back having attempted it by themselves, those who will have had their parents do it and those who will never bring it back full…
With the recent BBC Panorama investigation into Bright Tribe Trust, MATs have yet again been cast into the national limelight for all the wrong reasons. If you were looking at MATs from outside of the sector, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s all bad news…
Observations vs. learning walks: updates from our Facebook Groups
Hot topic this week: Observations vs. learning walks As we get deeper into the new school year, we’re starting to look at monitoring cycles - everything from books scrutinies to performance management. Everyone’s looking for the best way to get a true picture of the…
What is Primary School Leaders? When the budgets were cut I tried to think of way that schools will be supported and I created Primary School Leaders on Facebook; a place for all leaders, whether…
Which education secretary would make the best England manager?
The world cup is upon us. Rejoice! Let the hope build, only to kill you as England scrape through their group and then lose 2-0 to Columbia. I hope that doesn’t happen, as I really quite like Gareth Southgate and I would like him to…
