I'd be really disappointed if an educational establishment would not support the professional learning opportunities of their own staff, just because it didn't fit in with their own agendas. There are some amazing schools out there offering agency and autonomy and trusting reprofessionalisation!

We were advised that Estyn are focusing on the oracy aspect of Welsh. We've seen it mentioned in many recent reports, are we wrong?

Helo 👋 primary teacher and EdD student here! Based in S.Wales

Not mine - even the garage has been sorted and organised! #happyhousehappymind #edusky #teacher #education #goodbyesummer

Check in with the staff, learn the lay of the land, find out what changes the staff prioritise, and focus on those as well as your own identified priorities.

You'll be amazing, share your passion, and shower the school with kindness!

Hi Claire,

A fantastic piece of writing with some really useful hints and tips! One thing that I think is really valuable is finding yourself a mentor, find a trusted colleague / leader who you can bounce ideas off! There's no shame in new or experienced leaders seeking aid! All the best 😊