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  After a recent interesting conversation with one of our senior leaders about her inability to sleep during the workweek due to high levels of anxiety about work, we wanted to highlight the issue of work insomnia as we know it is something we all struggle with in education.

As a specialist leadership and permanent services recruiter in the education sector we have seen first-hand the positive effect a diverse leadership team can have in a school environment. With the current percentage of black female headteachers being just 0.2% we wanted to highlight some ways in which you can diversify your school leadership team.

 We wanted to take the time to shine a light on Betty Campbell, a figurehead for the development of women’s role in education and Wales’ first female and black headteacher.

Working as a special education needs coordinator (SENCo) can be a rewarding role. However, it can be difficult to balance the ever-changing demands of students and staff, your work-life balance and your more holistic plan for the school year. We have some advice as to how you can deal with all of these commitments successfully.

Following the latest announcement, made by the Prime Minister, you may be concerned with how the easing of Plan B measures could affect your school. Here's some information.