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GCSE Grammar in Primary Schools?

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Posted on October 27, 2020 by headteachernewsletter

Is the primary school grammar curriculum appropriate? Continue reading →

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School Will Be Safe!

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Posted on May 30, 2020 by headteachernewsletter

It will be fine if you follow the rules! Continue reading →

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FAQs School Opening

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Posted on May 16, 2020 by headteachernewsletter

FHTs guide for returning back to school. Continue reading →

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Leaked SATs Document

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Posted on February 28, 2020 by headteachernewsletter

SATs document leaked Continue reading →

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Sharing the accountability

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Posted on February 18, 2020 by headteachernewsletter

Share the accountability. Continue reading →

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Have you done your homework?

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Posted on February 15, 2020 by headteachernewsletter

Living with a teacher Continue reading →

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All the holidays eh!

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Posted on February 11, 2020 by headteachernewsletter

Lucky teachers getting all the holidays! Continue reading →

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The Staff Meeting

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Posted on February 8, 2020 by headteachernewsletter

Who are you? Continue reading →

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Why do teachers work the hours they do?

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Posted on February 3, 2020 by headteachernewsletter

Why do teachers work the hours they do? Continue reading →

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One year probation…

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Posted on January 9, 2020 by headteachernewsletter

Simon has one year to impress the Head. Will he survive? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Newsletter No.26 – Toxic Schools

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Posted on December 20, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

What happens to staff in toxic schools? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher -Guide to School Management

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Posted on November 24, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

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Don’t let your Head read this. Unless they already have? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Newsletter No.25 – Consistency

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Posted on October 22, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

Dear Staff, Thank you for your hard work this half term. It’s been a long one for sure. Hopefully the four extra twilight sessions on reducing workload has helped. We did identify a few areas where you could reduce workload … Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Job interviews are changing

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Posted on August 21, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

Dear Head / Governors, I am interested in the position of class teacher at your school.   I will be arriving at your school on the date suggested to interview you and your SLT.   In particular, I will be … Continue reading →

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Wtf.

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Posted on August 10, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

Wtf. Continue reading →

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Teacher: I have resigned – Why?

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Posted on July 30, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

Why I have quit teaching Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: NQT definition guide

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Posted on July 27, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

NQT definition guide: “Even better if” How someone else would do it; different, but not necessarily better. Leaders have to be seen to be improving the school. Just go with it as best you can. It’s not personal. “Non-negotiable” A … Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: The Ten Second Game

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Posted on July 12, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

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Something fun for the end of term! Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Hang on… I used to be good.

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Posted on June 23, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

Support plans that don’t support. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: I need to see a doctor!

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Posted on June 20, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

I’m having terrible nightmares at the moment. In my dream, I have an extremely positive conversation with staff at my new school. It’s the same conversation every night. It’s truly awful. It’s affecting my sleep. It goes something like this… … Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: You must run a club – Newsletter No.24

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Posted on June 20, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

Dear Staff, I am very disappointed that many of you are refusing to run morning, lunch time and after school clubs. They are an important part of school life and pupils deserve to be able to enrich their school experience … Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Governors…trust me – Newsletter No.23

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Posted on June 13, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

Trust me. I will deliver. At any cost. Continue reading →

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But you get all the holidays!

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Posted on June 1, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

Billy works in an office. He is talking to his teacher friend. But you get all those paid holidays! Lucky you. We do but our salary is spread out over the year. It’s complicated. But yes, the holidays are a … Continue reading →

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Ofsted Inspector Chat No.2 – Book Scrutiny

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Posted on May 30, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

We’re going to need a bigger room! Continue reading →

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Ofsted Inspector Chat No.1 – Books

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Posted on May 23, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

These books look ridiculous Continue reading →

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Come on… keep up!

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Posted on February 10, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

Keeping up with teaching? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: I feel sick!

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Posted on January 25, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

I have to deep mark twice a week. I feel sick. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Interview Questions

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Posted on January 18, 2019 by headteachernewsletter

Questions teachers should ask in interviews….or not. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: I am sorry – Newsletter No.22

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Posted on December 20, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

I made mistakes and I am very sorry. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: “I don’t want to be told.”

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Posted on November 22, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

I don’t want to be told anymore… Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Letter to my friend.

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Posted on November 16, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

Dear Friend, I am being sacked in the morning! Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Exit Interviews – Newsletter No.21

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Posted on November 8, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

I am leaving because… Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: I just want to read my book.

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Posted on November 3, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

I just want time to read my book Miss. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Did the teacher…? – Learning Walk No.1

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Posted on October 22, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

Dear Staff, When I walk into your lessons… Was the… shared? Was the… discussed? Was the… mentioned? Was the… referred back to? Did pupils engage with…? Did the TA…? Did the teacher…? Did the lesson have…? Were resources…? Were pupils … Continue reading →

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Fake Teacher: You’re data obsessed – Letter No.5

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Posted on October 18, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

You’re data obsessed! Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Updated Pay Policy – Newsletter No.20

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Posted on September 26, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

Thank you for working for free! Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Secret Files No.7 – That’s your warning!

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Posted on July 12, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

I can do what I like and there’s nothing you can do to stop me! Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Independent Writing – Newsletter No.19

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Posted on May 29, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

What is independent writing anyway? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Secret Files No.6 – Finding time

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Posted on May 12, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

Where do I find the time? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: My lesson was pants – not outstanding!

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Posted on May 5, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

It’s not a fair system? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: I want my school to be outstanding – Newsletter No.18

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Posted on April 21, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

Please help me get an outstanding grade. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Secret Files No.5 – Verbal Feedback

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Posted on April 2, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

You must use the Verbal Feedback stamper. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Secret Files No.4 – Proof of impact

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Posted on March 29, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

30% of you will be good teachers by the summer term Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: How are your plants?

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Posted on March 24, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

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How are your plants? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Secret Files No.3 – Evidence

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Posted on March 22, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

But I need to see evidence of it at least 6 times… Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Secret Files No.2 – Aldi

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Posted on March 17, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

Why do you want to work at Aldi? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Secret Files No.1 – Praise

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Posted on March 15, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

But why can’t I just give praise? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Why are you leaving? – Newsletter No.17

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Posted on March 1, 2018 by headteachernewsletter

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Why are teachers leaving? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Pupil letter to teacher – Newsletter No.16

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Posted on December 23, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Pupil writes a letter to his teacher with advice! Continue reading →

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Fake Teacher: New Academy Head – Newsletter No.4

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Posted on December 16, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Please don’t do this… Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Under New Management – Newsletter No.15

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Posted on November 29, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

We have sacked your Headteacher! Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Working Walls – Newsletter No.14

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Posted on September 30, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Working walls… proving that learning is taking place! Continue reading →

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Fake Teacher: Then and Now – Letter No.3

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Posted on September 19, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

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Dear Head, we’re just a bit fed up that’s all. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: NQT Year

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Posted on September 2, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

I will tell you exactly how to do your job – don’t worry. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Learning slips – Newsletter No.13

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Posted on August 29, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Typing, printing, trimming and sticking learning slips into books is a waste of time. Continue reading →

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Fake Teacher: Moving Schools – Newsletter No.2

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Posted on June 24, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Tell me what you want to see and I will do that! Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Report Writing – Newsletter No.12

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Posted on June 17, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Report writing has a detrimental impact on teaching and learning and staff well-being Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Behaviour – Newsletter No.11

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Posted on May 18, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Bad behaviour does not affect your data? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Writing – Newsletter No.10

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Posted on April 13, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Teaching writing used to be fun! Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Reading – Newsletter No.9

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Posted on April 1, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

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If a child has a positive attitude to reading they are exceeding. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Maths – Newsletter No. 8

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Posted on March 18, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

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Implement all three maths policies just in case. Continue reading →

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Fake Teacher: Letter No.1 – Book Scrutiny

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Posted on March 11, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Dear Head, we don’t like your policy… Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Micro Managing – Newsletter No.7

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Posted on March 4, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Just do what I say… Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Staff Meetings – Newsletter No.6

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Posted on February 25, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Staff meetings are too long! Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Lesson Observations – Newsletter No.5

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Posted on February 18, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Lesson Observations….grrr Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Marking – Newsletter No.4

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Posted on February 11, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Marking for the sake of it? Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Accountability – Newsletter No.3

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Posted on February 4, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Let teachers teach how they want to. Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Planning please – Newsletter No.2

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Posted on January 28, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

Detailed weekly planning guidance Continue reading →

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Fake Headteacher: Welcome back newsletter No.1

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Posted on January 21, 2017 by headteachernewsletter

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Welcome back to school newsletter Continue reading →

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