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At the end of the school year there are transitions all around. This poignant piece from Keith Bates; Senior Leader of 20 years shares a touching insight into Headship, and invites us to reflect on our own end of year journey.
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An emotionally connected Headteacher can feel that vicarious joy for all the successes of staff and pupils
After 30 years of working in schools including twenty in senior leadership I am moving into the next most unfamiliar chapter. I am also moving back to my native Wales after over twenty years in Norfolk.
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