Wild Schooling Blog

Practical insights, tips and resources for UK primary school leaders. Written by practitioners, for practitioners.

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What a Wild Wednesday Actually Looks Like at Our School

People ask me what Wild Wednesday is and I usually start by confessing that my senior leadership team mock me relentlessly for my love of alliteration.

Simon Sharp1 April 2026

5 min read

Outdoor Education School Leadership

Outdoor Education: Where It Started and Why It Matters

I didn't set out to become the headteacher who spends his Wednesdays in wellies. It happened gradually, starting years ago when I was teaching in Nottingham.

Simon Sharp30 March 2026

3 min read

School Leadership Assessment

We Stopped Assessing Everything. Here's What Happened.

I'm going to say something that might sound reckless. At Fetcham, we've stopped trying to assess every objective for every subject. Before you close the tab, hear me out.

Simon Sharp5 February 2026

2 min read

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