ALWAYS SEARCH FOR TALENT!

REMEMBER TO SHARE, NETWORK AND LEARN!

ALWAYS BE RELENTLESSLY POSITIVE AND OPTIMISTIC AND YET REALISTIC!

ALWAYS FOCUS ON BELIEFS, VALUES, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS!

ANOTHER BLOOMING YEAR!

As we start yet another year, I am in awe of some of the outstanding things I see every week in ordinary schools where ordinary teachers working with ordinary young people, are achieving extraordinary outcomes.

WHAT WORKS IN 2018!

2017 was another great year working in some amazing schools with some extraordinary people in Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster and whatever happens in 2018 we must continue to tell and share our stories about real people and real places and about what works.

IMPOSSIBLE... BAH HUMBUG!

Throughout my life, people have told me that things are impossible!

IMPORTANT STUFF: CAREERS GUIDANCE AND ACCESS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROVIDERS!

"Excellent careers guidance makes sure there is equality of opportunity . It unlocks potential and transforms outcomes for people of all ages. We need to move towards a culture of having the right advice, in the right place, at the right time – backed up by the experiences with employers and educators that make a difference"
Following on from the publication of the 'Making the Most of Everyone's Skills and Talents' in December 2017, the DfE have now produced this important statutory guidance for schools. 

REMEMBER THAT FAITH, FAMILY AND FRIENDS MATTER MOST!

I have recently had another reminder that I am getting older and it has made me pause, reflect and think about the things that matter most in my life! 

I suppose it isn't surprising that when it comes down to what really matters, faith, family and friends are the things that make life worth living!

BE HAPPY IN 2018!

We know that happiness appears to be connected to seven things: relationships, contentment, security and money, health, transcendence and fulfilment... so what are you doing about it?

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2018!

Another blooming year and we already have more problems, issues and moans about schools, hospitals, care, trains... wherever you look people are complaining and hard times and tough issues require us to think differently, to shake things up and challenge the status quo... and importantly stop moaning and do something to help!!

AND ALWAYS...

"Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners, the doers, the successful people with their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground. Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to leave this world better than when you found it.”
Wilfred Peterson

REMEMBER...

"Life isn't measured by the number of breaths we take but the moments that take our breath away."
Anonymous