So, what does a school improvement specialist do indeed? It's not a simple answer or even a simple role, but one that can only be achieved when schools have the time and space to do it.
I have many years of experience working as an educational coach. However, unless you have experienced coaching before, it is sometimes hard to convey the impact of the experiential process.
The six week summer holiday seems a breeze when I look back at the six months I have just had. Self-employed mother; it has been the hardest six months I have known. I hold onto the fact that I trust the three headteachers I am sharing my boys with, are doing their absolute best to provide the best next steps.