IT'S HALF-TERM!

Another half-term full of achievements and successes but yet another half-term full of challenges about how we move forwards with education and learning.

Education is always at a cross-roads and we need to develop a new inclusive approach to excellence; one that includes all schools and all young people.

We need an educational manifesto that raises the game and builds consensus and a shared approach. We need to end this fragmented and broken system and build world-class outcomes through teamwork, collaboration and high quality teaching and learning for all.

We need learning leadership, beautiful systems and intelligent accountability at every level and locked into local democratic systems to recognise that schools do not exist in isolation but are integral and vital elements of the communities they serve.

As always, interesting times ahead! Enjoy half-term!