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Nov 19, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Zoe MacDougall |Alex Russell |Hayley Mintern
In the first article from our Ask the Recruiter series, Hayley Mintern of Anderson Quigley executive talent partners shares her insights and expertise around the world of recruitment. To kick off, the first question we asked Hayley was how do you recruit a successful chair who will add value and help drive forward a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)?
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Zoe MacDougall |Alex Russell |Steve Price
In multi-academy trusts (MATs), leadership encompasses much more than running a single school. As MATs continue to grow, Julian Drinkall – who is CEO of the 43-school GLF Schools – gives his thoughts on the fundamentals of leadership, emphasising the need for balance. He says: “I think leadership is in part about experience and in part about judgement.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Alex Russell |Steve Price |Nic Ponsford |Zoe MacDougall
Damian McBeath enjoys an insightful perspective when it comes to cross-sector debates. He is both the headteacher of The John Wallis Academy and a member of the governing Council at the independent Benenden School, both in Kent, UK. He explains how Benenden’s partnership with The John Wallis Academy began:“The John Wallis Academy was a failing school in desperate need of improvement.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Steve Price |Mark Steed |Cherry Atkinson |Alex Russell
In the Autumn 2023 edition of Independent School Management Pluswe explored the new flexible working rules being introduced by the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 which was awaiting an implementation date. The new rules came into effect from 6 April 2024.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Steve Price |Irena Barker |Ofsted inspections |Alex Russell
Will the Government’s decision to scrap the use of single-word headline Ofsted judgements, with schools now given more detailed reports, really signal significant change in the school system? It is true that the move to a “report card” will inevitably provide more detailed information about a school. But will this change the fundamentals and who – if anyone – might benefit? None of this is about shying away from accountability.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Mark Steed |Cherry Atkinson |Alex Russell |Louise Brenlund
In the often high-pressure world of education, where high intensity workloads often create stress and burnout, a small yet outward looking multi-academy trust is standing out by taking a different approach. By putting staff wellbeing and kindness at the heart of its culture, this trust is not only securing strong staff retention rates but also attracting new talent. The ripple effect has been felt across its schools, benefiting staff, students, and the broader community.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Cherry Atkinson |Alex Russell |Louise Brenlund |Mark Steed
As the new term begins, Kai Vacher, principal of British School Muscat, joins consultant and head Mark Steed to discuss what makes a good staff induction programme. Mark recommends that focusing on people is key, and making time for social events will help staff forge new relationships, while Kai highlights the benefits of an airport welcome party with branded t-shirts to help new staff feel welcomed.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Louise Brenlund |Irena Barker |Anna Azarova |Alex Russell
To give an indication of how established staff shortages are in our schools, parents and carers now accept the lack of specialist teachers as a reasonable explanation for a narrowing of the curriculum or a lack of quality of education. In the past, most would have expected school leaders to almost immediately remedy long-term staff absence by appointing supply cover or the reallocation of existing staff.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
fcnp.com | Alex Russell
Members of the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation, the Falls Church City Council, the Tinner family, and others gathered at 7139 Lee Highway for a dedication ceremony formally unveiling a towering, staggeringly beautiful mural created by Bryan King on the side of the three-story ACE Tool and Equipment building.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
fcnp.com | Alex Russell
Taking place at its usual venue, the green, open expanse of Cherry Hill Park, the 2024 Tinner Hill Music Festival brought together a powerhouse lineup of musical acts to The Little City last Saturday. A foot-tapping blend of blues, reggae, jazz, gospel, and funk, this year’s artists drew a massive crowd — a sizable portion of whom spent a good deal of time dancing near the stage.
