Seems to have been a really quiet summer but perhaps that is how it should be. I have done some more work on the quality relationships project and started to build it into a leadership development programme which could be useful at different levels. Mainly aimed at middle leaders I suppose.
A few things coming along in the Autumn I hope - perhaps another opportunity to work in the US, ongoing NPQH coaching, some work in Worcestershire with schools (TA and Governor training) and the Local Authority (working on developing Short Stay Schools leadership and governance), supporting Headteacher's performance management, maybe an article in a National College newsletter and, hopefully, some school improvement work in a London authority. I'm optimistic that things will go from nothing much over the summer to quite a few possibles becoming reality in the Autumn. Difficult and changing times I know but looking forward to doing more and getting involved in school improvement and leadership development again.
Any "Free" schools out there needing support from an experienced, successful Headteacher for whole achool development - surely there must be! Or, good/outstanding schools aiming to improve even further or looking to become teaching schools - to outstanding and beyond!! Or struggling schools where my "turnaround" experience may be helpful?? Successful experience, reasonable rates etc.
Really don't know if anyone will read this - I'm sure that someone will find the blog soon. If you do please add something - it would great to hear from you, from anyone in fact!! Must get into the habit of blogging regularly.
