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Diary of a headteacher: It’s all about context

All school leaders should embrace evidence and collaboration, but we must always do this in the context of our own school’s challenges and circumstances

Trends and fads in education come and go and we need to be cautious of not becoming overly influenced by the latest craze doing the rounds on Twitter.

Experience should tell us that instead of jumping in with both feet when a new concept is introduced, we should analyse it with a critical eye and consider carefully whether or not it would be beneficial for our staff and the students we teach.

We should also be mindful of sources – from where has this educational concept originated? Is it founded upon a solid base of educational research from a trustworthy organisation?

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