Michelle Parry-Slater doesn’t like to be cold. So when a friend suggests a dip in the sea she was less than enthusiastic I was born in August, so I blame my summer birth on the fact that I hate the…
Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on our lives as parents and asks if L&D do enough to support colleagues in the emotional roller-coaster of parenting For many parents, September marks a month of mixed emotions due to the start of the school…
TJ’s resident dog lover and regular blogger, Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on what she learnt from learning a new skill Everyone needs a hobby, right? Some people play musical instruments. Others like to garden. Perhaps you’re more adventurous and spend your…
This month Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on what she learnt from the process of selecting a pet – loyalty kindness and how to be gentle Anyone who know me knows I love dogs. Over the years I’ve had several dogs. Like…
Thinking critically about the past, present and future can be a “catalyst for learning”, says Mary Holmes. Here we unlock a classic piece about reflection from back in July 2012. Life is tough; old solutions based on repeating existing patterns…
