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Are you searching for healthy lunch ideas that require minimal effort, time and thought?
Use a five-ingredient formula of protein, vegetables, fats, carbohydrates and flavour boosters to prepare quick, low-effort school day lunches.
Who Looks After the Headteacher?
A headteacher's post highlights the lack of reciprocal support for school leaders, prompting discussions on burnout and the need for mutual care.
How Many Years Is “Enough”? Reflections on the Journey to Headship
HeadteacherChat community reflections show no set number of years qualifies someone for headship. Readiness depends on specific experience and impact.
The Dress Code Debate - Tattoos and Hair Dye in Schools
School leaders report a shift towards accepting staff tattoos and coloured hair, noting that personal appearance does not affect professionalism.
Navigating the Balance Between Staff Wellbeing and Professional Boundaries
School leaders may struggle when wellbeing initiatives go unrecognised. Strategies include using explicit communication and documenting intentions.
44 Pieces of Advice for a New Headteacher
Build relationships with staff and parents, prioritise well-being, and lead with humility and curiosity to establish credibility in a new headship.
Supporting School Leaders Through Challenging Feedback
A headteacher's experience with hurtful anonymous survey feedback highlights the need for Trust safeguards and better ways to manage criticism.
Struggling to Keep Your Notes Organised? You're Not Alone!
School leaders share methods for managing notes and safeguarding records, using tools ranging from e-ink tablets and apps to colour-coded notebooks.
Understanding children’s brains better so that they feel like they belong.
Victoria Bagnall discusses how a lack of belonging can trigger fight or flight responses, impacting child attainment, attendance, and mental health.
Building a Culture of Staff Wellbeing in Education
Mark from Welbee discusses evidence for improving staff wellbeing and culture, alongside new AI tools and toolkits for measuring staff needs.
When can I retire? Wesleyan
Wesleyan explains pension contributions, tax allowances and personal considerations for retirement planning in this recorded Twitter Spaces session.