Julia Skinner @The Head's Office
where potential can be realised
There’s a new framework in town and it’s causing quite a stir. Of course I’m referring to the Ofsted framework launched earlier this academic year. As usual when a new inspection framework is produced we see quite an increase in schools going into a category and this one is no exception. Ofsted inspections have gone through a huge change in […]
Read moreIs there a misunderstanding of the relationship between governors and school?
Read moreWhat would you say if you were the HMCI?
Read moreMy assumptions were not correct!
Read moreDiary of an Ofsted inspection!
Read moreThis short note is to apologise to readers of this blog for the lack of anything to read! The reason is ‘INSPECTIONS’. As you know I’m a school Governor. I’m actually Chair at two schools (glutton for punishment!). One school that is in special measures has been struggling for a while. I’ve just taken on the the duties of chair and this week […]
Read moreAre lesson observations viewed as a necessary evil or blessing?
Read moreThe October half term was always one of my favorites! It was the equivalent to Friday night after a busy week. I would look forward to that space, peace & opportunity to just stop and breathe. Needless to say, I had a list of things I was going to do over the week that probably needed at least a month […]
Read moreThis space is about and for school governors, one of the most underrated sections of leadership in our schools today. It is here for you to share so please leave a comment with your views and any topics you might like to explore! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The SEF is gone – glad or sad? In recent weeks there has been an audible […]
Read moreThere is a lot going on in school at the moment so I’m writing a lot from my Office. Hope you like my quips, quotes & ramblings many of which come from 13 years experience as a HT. All views expressed here are my own. *********************************** Should they go? Children get one chance at primary education. Those formative years between […]
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