Making Your School Environment More Accessible, Open and Welcoming - A Reflection by Andrew Blench
I had always thought most schools were friendly, open and welcoming places until I started my current role. But as an outsider, I’ve found some schools can be unwelcoming and sometimes difficult to engage with! This has made me reflect upon what it must be like for those engaging with the schools I regularly visit. I am only visiting for a short period as a consultant, but how do people such as parents, contractors, inspectors experience the school?