Jesus Wants Me for a SENDco*. Inclusion: belonging, unity, acceptance, love.
Inclusive practices, such as trauma-informed approaches, although based on modern research, echo a truth as old as life. Everything belongs.
Communing in a Locked Room
Collaboration, solving problems and pattern sniffing taps into our basic human drives to make sense of the cosmos we live in.
A great curriculum, delivered in alignment with its intent, brightens lives.
Shining a Light on Meaning and Purpose: What kind of a curriculum does that?
An illuminating curriculum that is delivered in alignment with its intent, brightens lives. It is not about programming minds to regurgitate information on command. We need to ensure children continue to THINK and CREATE.
I wish Ofsted would Deep Dive into the sense of acceptance and belonging.
Deep Dive into a Sense of Belonging – reflections of a SEND parent who happens to be a teacher…
Reflections on being a SEND parent, a teacher and wishing Ofsted did Deep Dives into belonging and acceptance - for the sakes of both children and their families.
Love is the prescription.
But what if it doesn't work?
Up the dose.
Humble Pie and Cringe Custard: Eating your words with a spoonful of self-compassion.
When we meet difference, we feel threat. Without awareness, we attack and vilify, causing violence and harm. Love is the only way through.
Christ, who has been present since the dawn of our time, revealed in the baby Jesus.
Three Kings and a Convalidation: A reflection on a headteacher’s journey in faith.
How working in a Catholic school brought me home. Thoughts on a journey back to faith, led by stars within the Catholic faith and those outside of it.
What the gifts you get can tell you…especially if you’re a mum and a teacher.
My daughter - a gift in herself - gave me…
