Tips & Techniques

Tuesday

30th Jun 2026

Why you should ‘eat the elephant’ this summer holidays
Could a ‘one bite at a time’ approach help reduce those nagging holiday voices reminding you there’s work to be done? This international leader thinks so
Preparing to climb a mountain

Wednesday

24th Jun 2026

Know thyself: how to assess your shortcomings and successes
One leader reflects on ways to identify your own weaknesses and strengths, to avoid stagnation at the top
Person holding mirror

Tuesday

16th Jun 2026

What if schools restored ‘proper’ lunch breaks and breaktimes?
In the latest in our ‘What if...’ series, Anna Willcox argues that increasing free play time in schools may not be the answer to youth inactivity that some believe it is
School break time

Tuesday

9th Jun 2026

Sam Gibbs: ‘It is possible to be a good leader and a good parent’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month we talk to Sam Gibbs, curriculum and development lead at Greater Manchester Education Trust
Sam Gibbs

Tuesday

5th May 2026

Colin Bell: ‘Fun and kindness should never be mistaken for weakness’
The chief executive of the Council of British International Schools reflects on what 15 years in international education has taught him – from the art of diplomacy to the importance of kindness and optimism
Colin Bell

Monday

27th Apr 2026

Time, space, options: 3 easy ways we transformed lunchtimes
A school head explains the simple changes that have had a big impact on how pupils use their breaks
School children playing basketball

Tuesday

21st Apr 2026

How a prioritisation matrix can make you a better leader
Often used in the business world, a prioritisation matrix is more than a gimmick and can make a big difference to your management of workload, argues Chris Baker
Abstract illustration of a man pointing at check marks

Wednesday

8th Apr 2026

How to prepare for your teaching interview: advice from the interviewers
What should you do when going for a teacher interview – and what should you avoid? Zofia Nietmus hears from three experts who explain how to give yourself the best chance of landing the job
Food preperation

Wednesday

1st Apr 2026

How to prepare for your headteacher interview: advice from interviewers
What are headship panels looking for, and how can candidates best prepare? Zofia Nietmus speaks to senior trust leaders to gather advice on how to ace a headteacher interview
Man jumping through hoops

Tuesday

17th Mar 2026

Why leaders need to audit their spheres of influence
Assessing your spheres of influence can bring clarity to your school or trust leadership structure, argues Chris Baker
Futuristic beings pushing against a ball

Tuesday

10th Mar 2026

What if... setting by ability was banned in schools?
As part of our thought experiment series, David Hatchett argues that banning setting in schools would greatly enhance outcomes for students and the skillsets of teachers
What if setting by ability was banned in schools?

Tuesday

3rd Mar 2026

How can school leaders boost staff wellbeing?
Research shows how deeply teacher wellbeing is connected to the workplace environment – here’s how leaders’ decisions can make a significant difference to morale
How can school leaders boost staff wellbeing?