It doesn’t feel quite right to be writing about Christmas in late October. Like the supermarkets that stock mince pies from September, few of us are yet in the Christmas mood (if you are, you are probably an ad-maker for John Lewis or an elf). Yet for the past year a group of us have been hatching a plan to try to build something special this Christmas. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in