That'll teach me...

I put my hand up to help facilitate one particular session with the local High School Board of Governors. On the surface it all seemed very straight-forward then I realised that although I read the broadsheets, watch the news and have 2 sprogs in the system I know 'diddly squat' about the education system. In order to not lose credibility the minute I opened my mouth, I spent hours devouring OFSTED reports, checking out the government targets, learning about the 'Education to 18 policy', Specialist status, 'Every Child Matters' agenda etc. and suddenly began to see the complexity of trying to run a school. There are so many conflicting requirements placed on the Heads it's a wonder anyone actually takes the job. Have found myself sucked into the whole thing and ended up doing a second session tonight and a third is now on the agenda for March. Maybe I've just got masochistic tendencies but I'm actually quite enjoying it...don't tell anyone ;o)