The Earl and I: Sunday Roast at The Farmer’s Dog
This year, The Earl (my dining companion) and I made a New Years Resolution that we would step off the whirlwind of life once a month to go somewhere and have a proper Sunday Roast Dinner. February was the turn of The Farmer’s Dog near Burford, Oxfordshire, and we were excited to sample Jeremy Clarkson’s […]
How many stomachs does a cow have?
As part of my DfE LSO training subject ‘Communication and Managing Teams’ (of which you can find out more here) I talk about how SBLs might build their own teams. Of course, it’s unusual to build a team from scratch, but the SBL leads many different teams within their setting and it’s important to consider […]
Are you serious about sustainability?
We’re thrilled to be able to share a blog post from Helen Burge, a well-known oracle on sustainability, who has recently formed ‘Buoyant Impact’ to support schools and trusts in navigating their sustainability strategy ready for September 2025. If you’d like to talk to Helen about how she can help you and your SLT get […]
The 1st Pillar of School Business Management
It’s a big responsibility upholding the 1st Pillar of school business, but the SBM does not have to do it alone.
Improving on a Mars Bar
Let’s say it like it is. All schools have the capacity and desire to improve.
My What Else?
The ISBL Conference reminded me that no SBL is on their own. We’re all here for each other.
It takes more than 3 words
It takes more than 3 words to convey to your customers why they will find a sense of belonging with you.
Throw your net(work) as wide as possible
Business Leaders have been saying it for years, but now I really feel like living proof, maintaining a network is EVERYTHING!
Those vital ‘1st 100 days’ for the new SBL
Can you afford not to invest in your new SBL, bring them up to speed asap, and give them the support them need? (No, you can’t)
A Better Future?
What Barack is asking for is hard, but without it we are failing our children.
