‘What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.’ (Aristotle) As someone who finds it difficult to say ‘no’ when asked to assist fellow professionals, I have found myself with a range of voluntary roles to accompany my headteacher one, including one as a trustee with an academy trust. Like many… Read More Voluntary Service

It’s Y6 writing moderation season (notice the correct use of the apostrophe) and I admit to the temptation to write at length about this technocratic jungle. Think Brexit negotiations are complicated? You should try assessing Y6 writing. However, there are several very good articles out there that go into the need for change – Michael… Read More Brilliant Writers

Tomorrow, we begin our annual Languages and Cultural Festival in school, something we’ve done for I think ten years now. It will culminate, as always, with every class performing a song, playlet or rhyme in French on our battered stage. One feature of the week is a cultural food-tasting opportunity. This allows the children to… Read More Food, Glorious Food