It's called being a parent. Best and worst. You watch them grow, they drive you mad, you wonder if you focused too much on other people's children, but my goodness, you love them.

Too much to unpick in a post. DM me if you would like to talk through.

Let's hope so.

Can't bear it.

And the error of going to the wrong address will be magnified rather than exposing the systemic failures caused by under funding and the stripping of services that may have made a difference. Yet another lesson learned.

And we wonder why there is a mental health crisis. We think we can teach resilience through a 1 off PSHE lesson rather than letting our children try, fail, try again.

"Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge."

"Show sensitivity to their own and to others’ needs."

*Looks around at all the adults singularly failing to do these.* 😒

One of those articles where the like button is completely inappropriate. Powerful and heart breaking.

And school leaders across the country were already making plans, organising food and teaching for their community.

Jeff and Elaine are back! If you know, you know 😅