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We are committed to ‘learning in the open’—sharing our insights openly and honestly, while actively inviting engagement and further exploration to drive collective progress towards a brighter future for all babies, children and young people.
From cringe to connection: Strengthening staff bonds for student success
While we often focus on student outcomes, the dynamics between colleagues can make or break a school’s success and sustainability. From managing conflicts to fostering genuine connections, we know the way we interact with one another has a profound impact on both our well-being and effectiveness. In this article, Verity explores some practical strategies for cultivating trust and collaboration among staff, transforming these relationships into a powerful lever for achieving educational excellence.
Doughnut education? From rigour to resilience
Drawing inspiration from James Vincent's ‘Beyond Measure’ and Kate Raworth's ‘Doughnut Economics,’ James Townsend explores the limitations of our current measures of success in education. By reimagining schools as ‘regenerative institutions’, James proposes a new paradigm that balances academic rigour with the well-being and long-term thriving of the whole school community.