The Bipolar Lock keeper

The daily adventures of living by the beautiful Rochdale Canal whilst dealing with the highs & lows of Bipolar Disorder

about

I’ve been a secondary school data manager for the past 10 years. It definitely has been an interesting time to be in the constant evolving world that is education! During that time, I have held data manager positions in 2 secondary school academies. My current school has more than 1700 pupils with a large 6th Form provision. Experienced at developing & maintaining school data management systems including the school MIS, whole school timetable, admissions, student target setting, progress reporting, exam administration and course management. I am skilled in many school software/systems and government websites and am passionate about improving data management with schools and putting your data to work for you. Before joining the education sector, I was a senior IT manager at IBM responsible for reducing cost and business risk in IT operations. I am certified in Project Management (PMP) and IT/data security (CISSP). Please check out my LinkedIn profile. Would love to connect so please do send me a request https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamjons

Happy Birthday Mum

April 16, 2026

Darling Mum Mary Jons

Happy Birthday from us all down here. 🎂🎉

I hope you’ve had a lovely day & the angels have kept you supplied with coffee & sweet treats.

There is not a day that goes by that I don’t miss you but I know you are in a better place with Dad, Jeannette, Nanna & your Dad x

I went to see a National Theatre play tonight, you would have loved it.

I know you’ve asked Sarah Jons to keep me in check now you’re not around & I promise I’m trying really hard to listen to her sound advice. She is getting support from Tiggers fam & friends group.

You probably know about the car. I am adjusting to life without. Train journeys are working well for me.

I am enjoying my retirement and trying to live a full active & healthy life. Off to see Rod at end of April & booked the holiday you said I needed in October. looking forward to both.

Happy birthday. love you loads
Graham