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Diary of a headteacher: Through the lens of the parent

Our headteacher diarist is looking for a school for his son, who is soon to finish year 6. It gives him a golden opportunity to experience school open days from a parents' point of view...

This past fortnight has been an interesting experience for me. At school we have been preparing for our annual open evening, when we showcase our school to prospective parents who are considering secondary places for their child next September.

I have been working with a variety of staff to make sure we have all the bases covered for this important occasion. We evaluate what worked well last year and we refine our plan to further improve the event.

However, for the first time ever, I have been looking at the secondary school open evening experience from a different perspective. My own son has just started year 6 and therefore I have been taking him around the schools in our local area.

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