9th November 2018: Making Memories

Posted by George Furr on: November 9 2018

Corrie Ten Boom reminds us that “memories are the key, not to the past, but to the future” and we all know that the best and most sustaining memories from our own education are created from those learning experiences that were fun. It is often these unique and memorable experiences that really shape our future […]

26th October 2018: Growing the Leadership within Us

Posted by George Furr on: October 26 2018

Jack Welch stated that ‘Before you are a leader success is all about growing yourself, when you become a leader success is about growing others’. With an estimated net worth of more than £600 million and a background of being a successful chemical engineer, business executive, author and Chairman and CEO of General Electric […]

19th October 2018: Creating a Culture of Stretch and Challenge!

Posted by George Furr on: October 19 2018

As a school within our innovative and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust we continue to set the standard and also demonstrate a real willingness to share best practice with other schools across the country. Our outstanding practitioners across our classrooms are continually moving their pedagogy forward and encouraging others to do likewise – always […]

12th October 2018: Fantastic Financial Foundations

Posted by George Furr on: October 12 2018

With the ever increasing pressures on schools nationally and the need for really effective budgeting and careful financial management, a recent quote reminded me of the value of an excellent finance team: ‘A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.’ At our Governors and Trust Finance and Resources […]