I think this might be the most controversial post that I’ve written. I sat on it for a few days because I was quite wound up about it. I thought about it, wrote about it to get it out of my head and then I parked it for a few Read more…
When I first became familiar with this cause My first trip to Sayla, India was in 2009. That’s when I found out about the many humanitarian projects that the Ashram ran. The Ashirwad Centre was one of them and that’s the one I chose to fundraise for, by walking The Read more…
Now when you read the title, you may think that I’m talking about gossiping or being unkind about others when they’re physically absent. However, the intentions behind this article are positive and kind. My aim is for conversations, in specific circumstances, to be encouraging and respectful. What we hear seeps Read more…
Recently, I’ve been around parents whose children haven’t started school on a full-time basis yet. Parenthood involves and includes many things, but based on the parents I know (outside of teaching), it isn’t full of time to plan and reflect! So when do parents get the time to think about Read more…
What’s your reason for joining a supply agency? I know of teachers who have set up a company and provide supply cover to schools directly. However, most teachers tend to join an agency that will provide opportunites for work. I started looking at agencies because I’ve taught in one school Read more…
National Union of Teachers’ Annual Conference I attended the National Conference a few weeks ago and was hugely moved by the speakers and the messages they shared. The fragility of the mental health of our students and staff was one of the issues that came through loud and clear. Below Read more…
I was talking to Bindi about this today. It’s not the first time I’ve thought or talked about it and I still don’t have an answer! 🙁 Maybe you can help me? I would say the most important jobs/roles in society fall into three categories. These are health, education and Read more…
