The breadth and burdens of the headteacher’s role have never been more starkly laid bare than in the last two months. The logistical challenges that have arisen during the coronavirus crisis have required crisis leadership rather than management.
With teachers, parents, students and the wider community looking for reliable information, a hugely reformed delivery of learning, and in some cases supporting families with things like food and wellbeing, we have taken on even more roles than usual.
The prospect of more children and teachers returning to school from June 15 will hinge on one key, underpinning aspect of leadership – trust. It is trust and trust alone that will encourage our schools and school community to wilfully begin the complex and uncertain recovery from the damaging impact of Covid-19.
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