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12 November 2026

The rewards of leading a small school make the challenges worthwhile

Leading a small school can be demanding, complex, lonely at times. But it’s such a privilege
Emma Bircham Guest Contributor

Headteacher, Everton Heath Primary School

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Leading a small school is rarely straightforward, but it can be immensely rewarding.

I had spent 18 months at Everton Heath Primary School as a class teacher and English lead, contributing to its improvement journey and seeing first-hand what the school could achieve.

When the headship vacancy came up just over a year and a half ago, my mind was made up. I knew I wanted to lead this school to excellence.

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