Tag: Expectations
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On: Boarding
Six weeks into Labour’s policy of imposing 20% VAT on private school fees, many of us in the independent sector are reflecting on the quality of the provision we are charging for. Here are my immediate thoughts, with more to follow.
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On: New Starts
We are at the end of September, which means our newbies are well and truly oldies! No matter what their experiences, there are a few things we can do to help new recruits settle. Here are my top ten tips.
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On: Balance
This female Housemaster has been unusually quiet on the blogging front. It turns out running a boarding House is busy – who knew? After struggling to find time to write a post, I began to wonder: how to we find balance in our hectic lives?
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PODCAST SPECIAL
I was recently interviewed for the Talking About Teaching podcast, where we discussed gender stereotyping, boarding and, well, teaching. It was great to chat about these important issues with like-minded people. Have a listen and let me know what you think!
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On: Parents
The boys in my care come with parents attached. What do these guardians really want from their son’s Housemaster?
The Female Housemaster: a blog about boarding with boys 