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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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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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A month to go... getting excited. I'll be doing a live double act with @InspiredLearn_ about Dunlosky as well as providing a Rosenshine bonus feature! https://twitter.com/teacherhead/status/1521123852402761729

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10 In Action Masterclasses: live or recorded June 13-14. Don't miss it! @NLad84 @PepsMccrea @son1bun @P_A_Kirschner @HealJim @C_Hendrick @johntomsett @ollie_lovell @KateJones_teach @InspiredLearn_ @olicav @greeborunner @Emma_Turner75 @MrGoodwin23 and me https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-informed-teaching-in-action-ten-masterclasses-tickets-262272924377?aff=estw&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=tw&utm-term=listing

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