Monthly Archives: February 2019

This much I know about…looking after our own mental health first

Posted on February 25, 2019 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about looking after our own mental health first. On the day we are officially charged by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health in Schools, Other stuff, School Leadership | 1 Comment

This much I know about…why Christine Counsell is right about teaching knowledge and cultural capital

Posted on February 10, 2019 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about why Christine Counsell is right about teaching knowledge and cultural capital. This post’s genesis lies in … Continue reading →

Posted in General educational issues, Teaching and Learning | 2 Comments

This much I know about…behaviour management, “flattening the grass” and Mary Myatt

Posted on February 3, 2019 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about behaviour management, “flattening the grass” and Mary Myatt. A simple truth: you cannot teach as well … Continue reading →

Posted in School Leadership, Teaching and Learning | 11 Comments