I have always been a keen postcard sender, I make a point of taking pre-printed labels with addresses on wherever I go.  Really quite organised for me, but it is a method which I routinely stick to.

In return I often receive cards from colleagues and friends from all over the world. One from Emma, the young, inspirational member of my staff, another from a close friend who teaches geography, both from Australia. Another from Croatia, two from France, I could go on.

It always strikes me that such a simple card – merely a few words and a picture – generate such feeling. I am always happy when I receive a postcard. 

Perhaps the simple things in life are the most effective?

Maybe I should try a simple approach during the next term’s work as SENCo – my seventh year in the role.

I will aim to do something simple and positive each day. Watch this space.

With the summer holidays well underway I have an opportunity for a good mix of work-related activities and enjoyment. Today involved both – a lunch meeting with our Educational Psychologist who is returning after maternity leave.

It was good to catch up and explain all the changes that will be happening from September and, of course, to catch up with some individual cases and specific developments coming up over the last year.

So many changes:

• personalisation of the curriculum
• development of a ‘nurture group’
• school systems changing
• not to mention the ever increasing number of students with specific needs.

It was a really productive lunch and a welcome discussion away from the rapid-paced school environment that never seems to give us the time required to truly reflect.

Plus it made me realise that I have a lot of work to do before we return in September. Time to plan a couple of days’ work I think! What are other SENCos planning right now?