As a leader, you find yourself in the middle of everything, the go-between, bridging the ‘gap’ between the teaching staff and the Head. This can be quite an interesting place to be, to say the least.

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At the root of any significant change is behaviour.

The concept of behaviour change feels more relevant to the world of work now than it has ever been done before. Against a backdrop of conflicting pressures, staff behaviours can mean the difference between success and failure for a school or a business.

A useful operational duties/ emergencies list for primary school headteachers to share with newly appointed deputies.

I wrote this for my new deputy headteacher, If you find it useful, feel free to use it and share it…

Here are a few things that should be reflected upon to grow and develop and to be happier in everyday life.

1. Let go of the idea that you need to live up to other people's standards.

2. Stop feeling sorry for yourself.

3. Don’t focus on your imperfections

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Your Personal Productivity

Working on difficult tasks during the time periods when my brain is most ready to work (which for me is the morning) helps me get tasks done quicker, rather than wasting time procrastinating on them.

I have structured my day around the times I have found myself to be most functional and alert.