by smartmat | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog
The Crucial Role of Pupil Attendance in Fostering a Thriving Learning Environment “Belonging shapes our identity and influences our behaviour. When we feel a sense of belonging, it inspires us to be our best selves and contributes to a more cohesive and...
by smartmat | Oct 20, 2023 | Blog
The Power of CPD : Fostering Intentional Excellence “You can never be overdressed, or over-educated.” Oscar Wilde Why invest in CPD? Continuous professional development, or CPD as we know it, has long been a passion of mine. This next part is a bit wordy… but I...
by smartmat | Sep 4, 2023 | Blog
It’s good to talk: The Importance of Open and Honest Communication Our vision is to create a nurturing environment that empowers children and staff alike to reach their full potential. In this blog, Ben Davis will explore how open and honest communication plays a...
by smartmat | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog
School Improvement: Bananarama and the Fun Boy Three were wrong Earl Richards, Executive Leader for School Improvement thinks about why he does what he does. I am not the oldest member of St Martin’s Multi Academy Trust, but I am getting there. I am not going to...
by smartmat | Nov 15, 2022 | Blog
One Vision Ben Davis explores the idea of One Vision One Vision “One flesh, one bone, one true religion One voice, one hope, one real decision Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa Give me one vision, yeah” Queen, 1985 If you know the song (good grief, it’s from...
by smartmat | Nov 4, 2022 | Blog
Wellbeing: Self Compassion Louise Birt & Ben Davis explore some ideas of self compassion “Instead of mercilessly judging and criticising yourself for various inadequacies or shortcomings, self-compassion means you are kind and understanding when confronted with...
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