Monthly Archives: February 2014

This much I know about…the trouble with educational research

Posted on February 22, 2014 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about the trouble with educational research. Like my imaginary teacher, Masie Tubbs, the vast majority of teachers do … Continue reading →

Posted in General educational issues, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning | 22 Comments

This much I know about…daffodils

Posted on February 22, 2014 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about daffodils. The only way to make your cut flowers last is to keep them out of … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…why we should stop intervening and focus upon improving the quality of teaching

Posted on February 15, 2014 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about why we should stop intervening and focus upon improving the quality of teaching. This is my … Continue reading →

Posted in School Leadership, Teaching and Learning | 12 Comments

This much I know about…why we should never grade individual lessons again!

Posted on February 9, 2014 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about…why we should never grade individual lessons again! What is the Headteacher’s single most important responsibility? If … Continue reading →

Posted in School Leadership, Teaching and Learning | 42 Comments

This much I know about…teaching students how to plan stonkingly good essays!

Posted on February 1, 2014 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about teaching students how to plan stonkingly good essays! The art of essay planning is difficult to … Continue reading →

Posted in Teaching and Learning | 16 Comments