I spend a lot of time in schools and, over the last few weeks, I have been closely observing how some teachers do their jobs, and thinking about the impact they have. I have been looking directly at the teachers rather than poring over spreadsheets and screens full of data.
I watched a teacher, crawling around on hands and knees in driving rain, helping two youngsters to erect a tent while on their camping visit to the Peak District. The sense of satisfaction and relief all round when the job was complete was palpable; the quiet togetherness through the steam of the celebratory coffee.
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