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Starting the Year Already Depleted: Why September INSET Should Build Staff Capacity, Not Just Deliver Information
An INSET day built around policy updates and information delivery might tick a compliance box, but it does very little for a staffroom that is already running on reserves before the pupils have even arrived. If your September INSET day is currently built around information, it may be worth asking what it would look like built around capacity instead.
Coping With Exam Results: What Comes After Any Big Outcome
A result is a single number, produced by one performance, on one day, after months or years of preparation that number alone can never fully capture.
Our latest blog piece looks at what genuinely helps in the weeks after results day, whatever the outcome, and draws on academic research showing that one-off, high-pressure exams have real limitations as a measure of ability, and can suit some learners considerably better than others.
Results Day, Whatever the Exam: Supporting Your Child on GCSE Results Day and Beyond
Somewhere this morning, a phone is buzzing on a bedside table before anyone's dressed. Somewhere else, a family is deciding, without quite discussing it, who opens the laptop and who leaves the room.
GCSE results day is one morning, but it never really belongs to one story. Some houses are celebrating. Some are quietly heartbroken. Some are just confused about how to feel. All on the same day, for the same exam.
I've written this week's piece on what actually helps across al
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Boarding Staff Wellbeing: Why Capability Matters as Much as Care
We hear a lot about supporting boarding staff through better rotas and protected time off. Both matter. But they miss something important: whether staff have actually been given the skills for the emotionally demanding work they do every evening. Our new article looks at why boarding staff wellbeing depends as much on capability as on rest, why supervision belongs in boarding the way it already does in clinical professions, and what schools across the UK and Europe are starti
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Leadership Coaching and Supervision for Independent School Leaders: Holding Steady When the Sector Is Not
School leaders are under unprecedented pressure in 2026. Discover how leadership coaching and supervision help independent school heads lead sustainably — and why the government has just made it the professional standard.
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Unlocking Your Leadership Potential: Clarity, Energy, and Bold Visioning
Unlock your leadership potential with clarity, energy management, and bold visioning. Learn how to lead with focus and resilience.
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Energy Management for Leaders: How to Boost Productivity and Prevent Burnout
Discover why energy management for leaders - not just time management - is the key to success. Learn how to recharge and prevent burnout.
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Improving Organisational Wellbeing: 3 Strategies for a Positive Workplace Culture
Introduction: In the pursuit of a positive work culture, we explore three distinctive strategies that transcend traditional approaches,...
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Unveiling Excellence: 3 Strategic Tips for Leadership Development
Greetings fellow leaders and aspiring executives! In the realm of leadership, the journey to excellence is both an art and a strategic...
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4 min read
Unlocking Success: Building a Culture of Wellbeing in Your Organisation
In today's fast-paced and demanding business world, creating a culture of wellbeing is not just a nice-to-have; it's a strategic...
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September Reading List: Books to Inspire and Elevate Your Performance
In the pursuit of personal and professional growth, few resources are as enriching and accessible as books. Books have the unique power...
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Strengths Unleashed: Empowering Professionals to Rise Above Frustration
As professionals navigating the intricate path of careers while dealing with the challenges of arthritis, frustration can often feel like...
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Creating Life Balance: Tips to Manage Your Time Wisely
Do you often find yourself wishing for more hours in a day? Do you feel like you're constantly juggling your personal and professional...
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7 min read
How Do You Fix Low Self-confidence? 4 Steps To Overcome Low Self-esteem
Low self-confidence and the vicious cycle keeps people stuck in a spiral of self-doubt & low self-esteem. Find out how to overcome it now.
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10 min read
Connectedness In Action: How I’ve Learned To Love Networking
Networking. Does the word fill you with dread, nausea or excitement? I started out hating networking, but now I love it! Let me share how...
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3 min read
6 Steps to Building A Strong Team Culture
Whether you are a start-up business, an international giant or assigning a new group of people to a key project, the secret of success...
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3 min read
The Characteristics of Inspirational Leaders and How To Develop Your Leadership Skills
Leadership development is a crucial part of defining your employee (re)engagement strategy. But what characterises an ‘inspirational...
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5 min read
The Solution To Workplace Disengagement - Better Leadership & Management
Gallup's recent report into the 'State of the Global Workplace: 2022' shows that only 21% of employees describe themselves as engaged at...
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For The Love Of Learning: Creating A CEO Mindset
The Benefits Of Continuous Learning No matter what profession you are in, the learning never really stops. Whether it's training in...
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4 min read
4 Ways You Can Improve Belonging At Work
What is belonging? Belonging, or belongingness, is the feeling of connectedness to a group of people or a community. It is driven by the...
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The Secret To Improving Your Performance At Work? Get A Coach
When it comes to professional development there are many options; training, workshops, courses, mentoring and coaching. But which one...
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