Opinion

Trust children to lead

Some subjects can be a challenge to approach in the classroom, but are made easier by looking at them from children’s perspectives

I considered another rant this month, mainly about the appalling state of the nation, but listening to the news every morning I realised there are enough people doing that at the moment. Instead I thought that I would reflect (perhaps a little prematurely) on my move back into the classroom since September.

I would be lying if I didn’t admit to having been a little apprehensive. I have been a head teacher for so long and it is easy to get de-skilled. You forget the rhymes and songs that once came so easily. I know I can talk the talk, but could I walk the walk?

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