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2014

2014

This much I know about…how Katie’s story suggests that target setting might be a rubbish thing to do…

30/12/2014 11:18 am30/12/2014By johntomsettIn School Leadership, Teaching and Learning11 Comments

I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about how Katie’s story suggests that target setting might be a rubbish thing to do… Citation is flattering. Barry Hymer, who…

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This much I know about…the challenge of becoming truly great

20/12/2014 11:14 pm20/12/2014By johntomsettIn School Leadership8 Comments

I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about the challenge of becoming truly great. I always think under par. You have to believe in…

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This much I know about…improving both my teaching and my students' learning, the sequel!

16/12/2014 9:54 pm16/12/2014By johntomsettIn Teaching and Learning3 Comments

I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about improving both my teaching and my students’ learning…the sequel! There is no universal panacea to cure…

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This much I know about…the madness of treating colleagues punitively

06/12/2014 11:50 am06/12/2014By johntomsettIn School Leadership13 Comments

I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about the madness of treating colleagues punitively.   Writing sharply takes time. There is no evidence-base supporting what…

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This much I know about…Excellence and Growth

25/11/2014 10:16 pm25/11/2014By johntomsettIn School Leadership, Teaching and Learning4 Comments

  I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about Excellence and Growth. Here are my presentations, videos and questionnaires from my presentations at the Optimus Education Excellence and…

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This much I know about…Being Mortal

15/11/2014 11:52 pm15/11/2014By johntomsettIn Other stuff4 Comments

I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about Being Mortal. …no matter how much success you may experience in life, your eventual story – no offence intended…

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This much I know about…what I learnt at the Sutton Trust-Gates Summit this week

08/11/2014 12:55 am08/11/2014By johntomsettIn Research, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning14 Comments

I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about what I learnt at the Sutton Trust-Gates Summit this week. I still get excited like a child. On…

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This much I know about…Awesome

05/11/2014 9:34 am05/11/2014By johntomsettIn Other stuff0 Comments

I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about Awesome. Awesome. It’s a word you hear a great deal when you are in the USA. Yesterday…

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This much I know about…what I learnt yesterday at the Sutton Trust-Gates Summit

04/11/2014 8:41 am04/11/2014By johntomsettIn Uncategorized3 Comments

I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about what I learnt yesterday at the Sutton Trust-Gates Summit. Jet lag is a price worth paying. Sleepless,…

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This much I know about…what makes great teaching?

01/11/2014 12:05 am01/11/2014By johntomsettIn Teaching and Learning10 Comments

I have been a teacher for 26 years, a Headteacher for 11 years and, at the age of 50, this much I know about what makes great teaching? I have never thought so hard about teaching as I am currently. Working…

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I am very privileged to be an officially accredited @WALKTHRUs_5 trainer. If you’re just getting started, or you’d like some support pushing on, please get in touch - experienced trainers are available across the UK👌

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I know @RobCaudwell I said I wouldn't buy anymore books until I had finished the others, but I couldn't resist! @MaryMyatt

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A tremendous thank you to @MikeArmiger and @teacherhead for a tremendous day of CPD. Excellent professional challenge and expertise. I have so many take aways. Thank you.

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Thanks so much!

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@johntomsett @MaryMyatt @creativeHigg @Emma_Turner75 @teacherfeature2 @JohnCattEd I shall add it to my reading list - loved your TTIP sessions and have won a book from Mary before so owe her a purchase!

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"No one knows in advance what will come out of a conversation - a conversation has a spirit of its own & the language in which it is conducted has a life of its own..." @MaryMyatt & the power of conversation in education & what might emerge from it. @SchoolsCat online conference.

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John Tomsett is a nationally renowned school leader supporting schools to improve the quality of teaching and learning. He has 33 years of teaching experience, with 18 years as a headteacher. He led Huntington School in York, one of the country's leading Research Schools, for 14 years. He offers consultancy on school leadership with a clear focus upon improving teaching and learning and curriculum development.

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