As new school years go this one is something of a landmark. Primary schools up and down the country have welcomed back their pupils, some returning to school for the first time since March and the Covid-19 lockdown.
Making sure that the practical aspects of the return – the bubbles, one-way systems, hygiene routines and timetable and curriculum tweaks – are in place and working effectively is crucial, but leaders and their teams also need to ensure that there is a sense of common endeavour underpinning everything else.
While school leaders need to acknowledge the realities of the current situation they should also seek to provide a positive, supportive energy for their teams and seek to communicate a powerful sense of mutual support and common endeavour.
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