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NPQEL. Head of a Primary. Loves rugby, running and NTFC.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
futureheightscoach.uk
Coaching for aspiring teachers, professionals and anyone who is looking for some structures to help them realise their goals and maximise their potential.
Coaching for aspiring teachers, professionals and anyone who is looking for some structures to help them realise their goals and maximise their potential.
Teaching Delusion 2 - good book. Thoroughly enjoyed it and it has given some good thinking. Hope everyone is well. Been a rough couple of months. Any recommendations for next reading appreciated.
October 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Teaching Delusion 2 - good book. Thoroughly enjoyed it and it has given some good thinking. Hope everyone is well. Been a rough couple of months. Any recommendations for next reading appreciated.
How to save money.... PPA? Subject lead release? HLTAs etc already used. Ideas welcome.
August 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
How to save money.... PPA? Subject lead release? HLTAs etc already used. Ideas welcome.
So, shorter summer holidays are on the way. Not happy. 😞
July 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
So, shorter summer holidays are on the way. Not happy. 😞
Been a while. So much going on. Looking forward to catching up with what has been going on
April 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Been a while. So much going on. Looking forward to catching up with what has been going on
Strangest interview questions.... do share.
"Would you still want the job if it was in...(Insert completely different location)....?"
"Erm, no."
"That's profound"
Is it really though. Bit like asking if you would still shop at Sainsbury's if it was in Syria?
"Would you still want the job if it was in...(Insert completely different location)....?"
"Erm, no."
"That's profound"
Is it really though. Bit like asking if you would still shop at Sainsbury's if it was in Syria?
February 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Strangest interview questions.... do share.
"Would you still want the job if it was in...(Insert completely different location)....?"
"Erm, no."
"That's profound"
Is it really though. Bit like asking if you would still shop at Sainsbury's if it was in Syria?
"Would you still want the job if it was in...(Insert completely different location)....?"
"Erm, no."
"That's profound"
Is it really though. Bit like asking if you would still shop at Sainsbury's if it was in Syria?
Still fighting the good fight, focused on what we believe's right.
Local authority really is sh*te, failing, try as I might.
Battles are start to get me down,
Smile and try not to frown,
Local authority really is sh*te, failing, try as I might.
Battles are start to get me down,
Smile and try not to frown,
January 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Still fighting the good fight, focused on what we believe's right.
Local authority really is sh*te, failing, try as I might.
Battles are start to get me down,
Smile and try not to frown,
Local authority really is sh*te, failing, try as I might.
Battles are start to get me down,
Smile and try not to frown,
5am. Run. Dog walk. First proper exercise I've got done in a couple of years. All before the kids get up. Quiet coffee now. Who'd have thought you can feel this good, this early. AND I can fit this in with work and family commitments. 😃
January 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
5am. Run. Dog walk. First proper exercise I've got done in a couple of years. All before the kids get up. Quiet coffee now. Who'd have thought you can feel this good, this early. AND I can fit this in with work and family commitments. 😃
Merry Christmas all. Gavin and Stacey done. Loved it. Can't wait for Outnumbered tomorrow!
December 25, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Merry Christmas all. Gavin and Stacey done. Loved it. Can't wait for Outnumbered tomorrow!
It's the final Monday (de de Der Der, de de ler de Der...) it's the final Monday!
December 16, 2024 at 7:31 AM
It's the final Monday (de de Der Der, de de ler de Der...) it's the final Monday!
Took my three boys to shops today. My 3yo drops a toy and walks off. I ask him to pick it up. A very polite, kind boy picks it up and places it on the shelf. He recognises me as he attends my school. I thank him. He probably thinks nothing of it. I walk away thinking what a lovely young man. 🙂👏
December 8, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Took my three boys to shops today. My 3yo drops a toy and walks off. I ask him to pick it up. A very polite, kind boy picks it up and places it on the shelf. He recognises me as he attends my school. I thank him. He probably thinks nothing of it. I walk away thinking what a lovely young man. 🙂👏
How on earth can/do any primary schools increase revenue or even come close to balancing the budget. Worried.
December 3, 2024 at 7:38 AM
How on earth can/do any primary schools increase revenue or even come close to balancing the budget. Worried.
Finding the exploration of AI fascinating, particularly the ease at which you can simplify or stretch texts for pupils, whilst keeping the same key information e.g. for a history learning intention. So much potential for schools if utilised and researched well it's unreal. 😃🤯
November 19, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Finding the exploration of AI fascinating, particularly the ease at which you can simplify or stretch texts for pupils, whilst keeping the same key information e.g. for a history learning intention. So much potential for schools if utilised and researched well it's unreal. 😃🤯
Thanks for all the follows. I'd be interested to know how many edu people have issues with social media/WhatsApp parent chat. It's reared it's head again after a few years of quiet. Ideas and sharing of approaches taken always welcomed and appreciated.
November 14, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Thanks for all the follows. I'd be interested to know how many edu people have issues with social media/WhatsApp parent chat. It's reared it's head again after a few years of quiet. Ideas and sharing of approaches taken always welcomed and appreciated.
I am permanently in a state of confusion at present. I cannot understand how UK education seems so broken, despite recognising that the skillset many teachers have is way in advance of what it ever has been. I feel a lone voice in supporting my staff. So much conflict, aggression and anger from kids
November 11, 2024 at 6:37 PM
I am permanently in a state of confusion at present. I cannot understand how UK education seems so broken, despite recognising that the skillset many teachers have is way in advance of what it ever has been. I feel a lone voice in supporting my staff. So much conflict, aggression and anger from kids
Oh bloomin heck, how can that many million people even consider that clown to be leader of any country, let alone one of the biggest. 🤯🫨🫣
November 6, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Oh bloomin heck, how can that many million people even consider that clown to be leader of any country, let alone one of the biggest. 🤯🫨🫣
Wow. Another rollercoaster week. When did the views of professionals become so insignificant? How did this happen? Why? How do we reclaim/renew this???? 😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫
October 22, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Wow. Another rollercoaster week. When did the views of professionals become so insignificant? How did this happen? Why? How do we reclaim/renew this???? 😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫
I'm all about stoicism and focusing on what I can influence and control in role, but it is becoming more and more challenging to do so. Helping children achieve success and making a real difference seems so out of reach.
October 12, 2024 at 8:58 AM
I'm all about stoicism and focusing on what I can influence and control in role, but it is becoming more and more challenging to do so. Helping children achieve success and making a real difference seems so out of reach.
A much better and more positive appraisal (first meeting ran out of time). Definitely a change in approach and some recognition of how far things have come in a relatively short time. Today was more like the experience I'd want my staff to get. 🙂
September 27, 2024 at 9:04 PM
A much better and more positive appraisal (first meeting ran out of time). Definitely a change in approach and some recognition of how far things have come in a relatively short time. Today was more like the experience I'd want my staff to get. 🙂
Confrontational appraisals. Never been able to understand the necessity. I would not want my staff to feel the process has been like that for them, yet that is how I am feeling about my own. Another element of the role and one which may be part of the reason why the role is undesirable to many. 🫤
September 23, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Confrontational appraisals. Never been able to understand the necessity. I would not want my staff to feel the process has been like that for them, yet that is how I am feeling about my own. Another element of the role and one which may be part of the reason why the role is undesirable to many. 🫤
1st week done. Was good but need to build stamina again for the work. Takes time
September 8, 2024 at 10:22 AM
1st week done. Was good but need to build stamina again for the work. Takes time