Simon BolgerDec 19, 20213 minAnnual Review 2021What went well this year? A return to live sessions -Held responsibly and safely in schools. -Excellent feedback. 95% of participants...
Simon BolgerDec 14, 20211 minWhat are you staff levels of engagement like?If you truly asked your staff, what would they say about their levels of engagement? SURVIVAL - disengaged I'm here for the money I'll...
Simon BolgerNov 11, 20212 minWhat? How? Why?We need to know the WHY of school life. Nearly every teacher knows WHAT they are teaching, preparing, making, or doing. Most teachers...
Simon BolgerNov 10, 20211 minThriving Language Podcast AppearanceI was a podcast guest with the Beckies at Thriving Language. Why not have a listen? https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/thriving-langua...
Simon BolgerOct 18, 20211 minKnowledge and skill✏️ Learning and teaching post The question isn’t: which is more important, knowledge or skill? What is important is the relationship...
Simon BolgerOct 8, 20211 minCommon ethos and shared valuesIf we want to ensure wellbeing for staff, then we need to start off with the position of the school. Start by asking a good question....
Simon BolgerOct 7, 20211 minSystemsSystems are absolutely crucial to ensure the successful development of a school. High expectations without systems are useless. You don’t...
Simon BolgerSep 28, 20211 minSchool wellbeing culturesA school wellbeing culture is a place where people can feel safe, be happy and can thrive. I want to see and hear some of the following:...
Simon BolgerSep 27, 20211 minWhy wellbeing should probably be your school’s number one improvement priority - and how I’m tryingIf you take measures to ensure good levels of wellbeing amongst your staff and children - then it will mean they are safe, happy and...
Simon BolgerSep 24, 20212 minWhat is a growth mindset?🌱 Growth mindset is so important for learning. Mindset means your attitude towards something - and growth means to grow, improve and...
Simon BolgerSep 24, 20211 minThe quality of the headteacher’s leadershipI‘be been thinking about what might be the single most important factor in determining the quality of a school. I think, for me, it would...
Simon BolgerSep 21, 20211 minLife isn’t a raceIt is OK to ask for help. Everyone struggles, despite how they appear to the world. They could be smiling but are actually crying inside....
Simon BolgerSep 20, 20212 minDo you have ZIP?ZIP is you at your best. When you have ZIP, others around you catch on as well. You become a life force and a life giver. Through ZIP you...
Simon BolgerSep 7, 20211 minDo you have a wellbeing policy?After talking online to some school leaders and wellbeing leads over the past two weeks - I’ve noticed something. A lot of schools don’t...
Simon BolgerSep 6, 20211 minWorkload is a tricky old beast>Family comes first. Imposing specific start/end hours doesn’t consider this. As long as I am seeing happy kids, good books, progress and...
Simon BolgerSep 5, 20211 minA growth mindset story1. I wish I could do it. 2. Maybe that could be me. 3. Maybe I’ll try. 4. I wasn’t very good. 5. I give up. 6. I think I could try again....
Simon BolgerSep 3, 20212 minStop saying “work”When we use the word WORK, we need to think about the other words and phrases that we use around it. Because it can have accidental and...
Simon BolgerSep 2, 20212 minWhat is wellbeing? And a gift for you…Wellbeing is a word thrown around a lot in education at the moment. But what is it? Wellbeing is NOT cakes in the staffroom, a day off...
Simon BolgerSep 1, 20211 minHow NOT to be happyStay inside all day 🏠 Move as little as possible 🛋 Spend more than you earn 💰 Take yourself (and life) too seriously 😐 Look for...
Simon BolgerAug 30, 20211 minWhere to start with wellbeing? The leaders.Wellbeing isn’t a bolt on. It isn’t a set of nice things we do for staff. It isn’t something leaders can delegate. It permeates through...