Anita Brady

Bennett’s quote, “Be a little kinder than you have to”, is one of my favourites. Short and sweet. Undeniably apt each and every day....

When thinking about wellbeing* and all its constituent components, I am reminded of this quote by Sir Ken Robinson, “The gardener does...

I have always appreciated how themes - often emerging from a variety of sources - converge. Giving pause for thought. A push to explore...

Most recently social media has been awash with various configurations of grey/black, yellow and green squares (see above image). Whilst...

As a member of the Better Leaders, Better Schools Mastermind, I value the weekly opportunity to engage in professional development with...

I love the simplicity in these ten words. A philosophy encompassing the personal and professional. Apt for each and every day and not...

As 2021 draws to an end and 2022 beckons, it is inevitable to both reflect upon this past year and to look forward. As was the case in...

After a seemingly longer than usual term and with the end of the school year in sight, it seems an apt time to share some inspirational...

I am acutely aware that as an educated, white, English speaking, heterosexual, able bodied individual, I am afforded privileges. I am...

The week’s blog post title comes directly from Action for Happiness. As usual, this month's Action for Happiness calendar is available in...

Over the last few weeks and months, I have been finding myself thinking more and more about the notion of perspective and specifically...

As an educator, a parent, and a citizen of the world, I believe that education does not focus solely on academics, but embraces the...

Representation matters. Period. Always has. Always does. Always will. Case in point is the actress Rose Ayling-Ellis who is currently...

As shared in my March 2021 blog post, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [Part III], I particularly like Arthur Chan’s quote (see below) as...

As part of the Better Leaders Better Schools Mastermind, we have just finished reading Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste which compares and...

As an educator, as a parent, and as a citizen of the world, I believe that education, in the true sense of the word, does not focus...

The adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words", is attributed to the advertising executive, Frederick Barnard, and has roots in Henrik...

“Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality” is the campaign slogan for this year’s World Mental Health Day...

“ … Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit....

I have - as shared in my blogpost, Admissions: Supporting transition to a new school (April 2021) - highlighted the importance of...

After the events of recent weeks, the notion of peace is more pressing, potent and precious than ever before. During her keynote speech...