I got a parental complaint that the children who did not get flu vaccines did not get stickers.

I’d love some insight into how other heads stay on top of all these briefings.

I could also do with funding to allow me to pay SEND point to the TA wage to reflect the significant and complex needs they’re dealing with in mainstream.

Hey… but come on… audits - where you find out what your budgets are, what money is being spent and how much you have left - are expensive… and only something proper grownups do.

Reform just wants racist bunting and to hell with constituents and cost.
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One simple thing we do is always model in an absent child’s book under the visualiser (priority to most vulnerable). It means they’ve got an example and makes the catch-up quicker. It works for irregular attendees better than persistent abs.

I’ve never had a reaction, but it did hurt this year (when it was done & a couple of days afterwards) which is new.

It has been a real struggle getting the 2 staff I have in breakfast club currently. Additional hours, facilities, costs, space… it’s another thing to worry about, much as I appreciate the intent.

Thanks. It’s hanging on to that clarity with all the other stuff!

Consulting on and clarifying our values, then ensuring our curriculum meets them (while providing aspirational & engaging learning)… Lots of overmessaging.

No, I definitely need to work towards this.

I don’t know why it’s on, but I support the fact that it is!

I don’t have one at my current school, but I’ve never known a SBM on SLT. Is that common?

Thank you! I have just applied for the Early Headship coaching as I’ve just started my 2nd year.