What is the real cost of an underfunded education system?

I wrote the first version of this article back in April 2019, it has been over 4 years since the lack of funding in schools was hitting the headlines in a way that prompted me to write it. A lot has happened since then, but none of it has been action on fixing the problems … Read more

Embrace Accountability Partnerships for Professional Growth

Achieving our goals and realizing our full potential often requires more than just sheer determination. It demands a powerful tool that keeps us focused, driven, and accountable throughout our journey. In this article, we’ll delve into the transformative world of accountability partnerships and discover how they can become a catalyst for remarkable achievements. So, let’s … Read more

How to Lead a Group Discussion

Education Roundtables works because you talk to each other; sharing solutions to common challenges, best practice, ideas and giving each other support, but it can be overwhelming if you are expected to lead the discussion and you’ve never done it before. Ideally, we want a flowing discussion that is beneficial for the group and for … Read more

5 Rules for Setting Achievable Goals

What is your purpose? Why do you do what you do? We all have plans, things we want to achieve but often they are vague, nebulous things that we want to happen “some day”. When was the last time you actually thought about making these dreams a reality? When did you actually take a moment … Read more

Starting with Why – Dr Vic Carr (Pt 1)

There is a reason that we do what we do, a driver, a purpose, a why. Lots of people have explored this idea, although the most famous is probably Simon Sinek in his book “Start with Why”. The trouble with why is that we often select a reason that fits with a narrative that we … Read more

The Importance of building your networks

When it comes to cultivating personal and professional connections, most people understand that it’s important to have networks, but they may not know why that is so. They may already be part of many social or professional networking circles but not understand how to leverage those networks effectively. Many people don’t realise how important it … Read more

How to increase the uptake of Free School Meals

Free School Meals have been in the news frequently, Marcus Rashford’s campaigning for funding over the holidays last year raised the profile even further. The uptake of free school meals has been a challenge for schools for many years and nothing seems to have changed, so what can you do? A 2001 Research Report, Improving … Read more

Do not Despair…

I think it is easy to succumb to a feeling of hopelessness at the moment. So many people have messaged to say they feel that there is little point. I could be way off the mark, but, I think they may feel like this because (and please do feel free to challenge and correct me)… … Read more

How to maintain trust in your working relationships

In normal times, trust is maintained by those everyday interactions that demonstrate your credibility, reliability, and intimacy. These are not normal times and the last element is probably suffering the most as you socially distance and isolate yourselves from each other. So, how do you maintain these trusting relationships? How do you make sure that … Read more