by Maria Brosnan | Feb 3, 2026 | Blog
By this point in the year, many leaders tell me the same thing: Everything feels heavier. The days are short. The light is limited. The term is long. And the energy it takes just to keep showing up can feel disproportionate to what’s actually happening on the surface....
by Maria Brosnan | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog
January in schools can feel relentless. The weather is cold and dark. The term is long. Energy is low. And the challenges stack up quickly: HR issues, safeguarding concerns, staff sickness, increased pressure on those still in school, and the responsibility of holding...
by Maria Brosnan | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog
Every winter, many people quietly wonder whether they’re experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The darker mornings, the shorter days, the relentless pace of school or college life can all leave us feeling heavier, slower or less motivated than usual. But...
by Maria Brosnan | Dec 8, 2025 | Blog
You see it every day.The subtle signs of pressure in your students – the overwhelm, the uncertainty, the moments when motivation slips or anxiety rises just beneath the surface. You know your learners well. You notice the small changes: the student who withdraws...
by Maria Brosnan | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog
A practical guide for school leaders on building a sustainable wellbeing strategy ~ fully aligned with the new EIF emphasis on wellbeing and inclusion ~ by managing energy, focus and culture, the essential foundations for headteacher wellbeing and effective...
by Maria Brosnan | Oct 21, 2025 | Blog
As a school leader, you’re used to balancing a never-ending list of demands – responding to emails, handling behaviour, supporting staff, managing crises, attending meetings… and somehow still trying to focus on strategy and vision. In all of this, staff...
