The days are hot and long, it’s not quite late enough in the term to abandon lessons for extra rounders, despite popular public belief about the end of term, you are not ‘winding down’.
Instead, the timetable is as busy as ever with transitions, sports days and productions. Less structure also means more planning for those whose needs don’t appreciate a change in routine.
Teachers’ minds move to next year. SLT desperately consider who works well (and doesn’t work well together), as well as attempting to distribute experience to ensure that at least someone might know what they are doing in September!
What can leaders do to support their teams at the end of term?
Having been on both sides of the fence, both waiting with trepidation for September plans to be announced and also part of the planning process, here are my 5 top tips for SLT …