One of the things we have become accustomed to during the lockdown and particularly during the gradual easing of restrictions has been the intense media/public scrutiny of measures implemented by government and public bodies. Schools will no doubt be aware of this pressure as they carefully put in place the required measures.  ASCL Business Leadership Specialist Hayley Dunn has just published some excellent observations and advice for school leaders which goes beyond the strict “letter of the law”.

She begins with the obvious practical changes which must be implemented including fundamental changes to daily school timetables to ensure minimal mixing and contact, fewer extra-curricular activities, ensuring a safe journey to school, restricting general movement around the school campus and rigorous