Author Archives: johntomsett

About johntomsett

Headteacher in York. All views are my own.

This much I know about…our family’s Lost Lowry

Posted on January 11, 2020

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about our family’s Lost Lowry. What follows is based upon a family tale which has floated … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…how Larkin was right, “days are where we live”

Posted on December 29, 2019

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about how Larkin was right, “days are where we live”. It’s Margate, 22 April 1957. My … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…why Tom Bennett is right – teaching IS a wonderful job!

Posted on December 22, 2019

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about why Tom Bennett is right – teaching IS a wonderful job! I am teaching a … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…London Calling’s 40th birthday!

Posted on December 14, 2019

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about London Calling’s 40th birthday! Forty years ago today The Clash released London Calling. It was … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…three funding facts which illustrate why school budgets are a General Election issue for all parties

Posted on December 8, 2019

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about three funding facts which illustrate why school budgets are a General Election issue for all … Continue reading →

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This much I know about the challenges for early career headteachers: coping with the loneliness

Posted on November 24, 2019

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about the challenges for early career headteachers: coping with the loneliness. I am in my seventeenth year … Continue reading →

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This much I know about the challenges for early career headteachers: understanding change management

Posted on November 16, 2019

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a head teacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about the challenges for early career headteachers: understanding change management. I am in my seventeenth year as … Continue reading →

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