Adjusting to the new normal
The majority of the country wait with anticipation to find out what the government will say next, and what advice they have. Adjusting to the new normal.
General Information
Wild Swimming
As I’m sure most people at Running Deer will know, competitive sport is not really my thing. In this blog I talk about my new found love of Wild Swimming!
Time Capsule
At Running Deer School, before the end of term students and staff will be all contributing to a time capsule community project.
What do I miss?
Working from home does have some benefits but this blog is about all the things I miss! What do I miss?
How and what to think?
Many things in life tell us what to think, maybe learning *how to think* is AS or even MORE important? How and what to think?
Spring and Wild Garlic butter
It has been strangely quiet at the woods. The school is closed, our teachers are working from home supporting students with welfare calls and video link lessons, online support packages and workbooks.
School…but at home…?
Before I start, I want to acknowledge the obvious ... that it is not an ideal situation to be the Head of a school that is currently ‘closed’, or for the team to be providing remote learning and support for our young people, rather than seeing them in real life every day.
Is Childhood in crisis?
During this time of reflection, where we are all at home to protect each other, and the NHS, I have spent time thinking about Childhood. The question in the blog title was put to me in a short course from the Open University.
Boxes
Boxes. We all like to put things in boxes. We like to categorise, define and identify in this way. It's what helps us make sense of the world and our place in it.
Caring for our animals
Whilst the whole country seems to be holding its breath at the moment, the responsibilities of running a business, and more importantly caring for our animals doesn’t change.