Every staff member in a school has unique strengths. Yet many of us spend far more time worrying about what we can’t do than recognising what we do well. Our brains have a natural negativity bias. We notice mistakes, weaknesses and
Building a solid connection with parents at the beginning of the year is particularly beneficial. If parents see you as having credibility and trust you, they are less likely to challenge or cause you grief. An excellent way to build a positive and nurturing culture is to provide quality information sessions for parents to attend, in the first few weeks of the school year.