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2018

2018

This much I know about…choosing how to think

23/12/2018 5:13 pm23/12/2018By johntomsettIn Mental Health in Schools, Other stuff2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about choosing how to think. Doun from thennes faste he gan avyse This litel spot of erthe……

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This much I know about…art, family, friends and the essential self

06/11/2018 11:35 pm06/11/2018By johntomsettIn Other stuff2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about art, family, friends and the essential self. Scotland at Easter is special. Every year since 2005…

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This much I know about…how I have become a very boring teacher!

06/10/2018 11:02 am06/10/2018By johntomsettIn Teaching and Learning2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about how I have become a very boring teacher! I have become a very boring teacher. In…

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This much I know about…the importance of Huntington School’s Arts Festival

01/09/2018 3:24 pm01/09/2018By johntomsettIn General educational issues2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about the importance of Huntington School’s Arts Festival. I wish I could play a musical instrument. At primary…

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This much I know about…hay bales, Heaney and what to do before the sun sets

20/08/2018 10:56 pm20/08/2018By johntomsettIn Other stuff0 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about hay bales, Heaney and what to do before the sun sets. Two days ago I rose…

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This much I know about…an inept attempt to improve students' literacy skills

13/07/2018 3:29 pm13/07/2018By johntomsettIn Research, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning3 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about an inept attempt to improve students’ literacy skills. Implementation rules! About seven years ago we had a…

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This much I know about…solving the teacher recruitment and retention crisis

08/07/2018 10:43 am08/07/2018By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning10 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about solving the teacher recruitment and retention crisis. For a long time now I have been articulating…

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This much I know about…different perspectives, flexible working practices, and Carlos Alberto

24/06/2018 6:53 pm24/06/2018By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about different perspectives, flexible working practices, and Carlos Alberto. We all have our points of view. As…

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This much I know about…the importance of implementation to improve student outcomes

10/06/2018 10:46 am10/06/2018By johntomsettIn Research, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning0 Comments

I have been a teacher for 29 years, a Headteacher for 14 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about the importance of implementation to improve student outcomes. Authentic implementation of school improvement interventions is the…

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This much I know about…making evidence work in schools and the World Cup!

07/06/2018 5:04 pm07/06/2018By johntomsettIn Research, Teaching and Learning1 Comment

I have been a teacher for 29 years, a Headteacher for 14 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about making evidence work in schools and the World Cup! Out of nowhere I am suddenly excited…

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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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@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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