Yesterday I received an email from one of my former students – she was about to attend her 10 year reunion and was reflecting on those people who had influenced her in some way. She provided me with an insight into  some of her journey since leaving school – YouTube clips, links to her own business venture, details of her Young Entrepreneur Award and much more! I was in awe … Continue reading

I have just returned from Europe where I am an educational advisor for a group of schools in Madrid, Spain. While I greatly enjoy the sharing of my experience I am always aware of the new learning that I experience from my colleagues, the culture and country. Every trip I undertake I have an unexpected adventure or am in an unexpected situation where my personal learning escalates! On this trip … Continue reading

Recruitment for leadership roles within learning organisations is complex! So many variables come into play as each school is unique and all are at different stages of their own organisational development. Having recently been involved in high level recruitment (read Senior roles!) – I have been enormously impressed with the talent, passion, commitment of the individuals I have been in conversation with. I was excited to think that our young … Continue reading