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This much I know about…helping students avoid making nonsensical interpretations of poems

17/06/2019 9:33 pm17/06/2019By johntomsettIn Teaching and Learning3 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 helping students avoid making nonsensical interpretations of poems. One of the most frustrating misconceptions I hear…

This much I know about…what I am doing to make my Alastair Campbell jam jar taller

26/05/2019 12:52 pm26/05/2019By johntomsettIn Mental Health in Schools, Other stuff, School Leadership9 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 what I am doing to make my Alastair Campbell jam jar taller. To say I know…

This much I know about…witnessing all the vulnerabilities of our health service up close, first-hand

18/05/2019 5:38 pm18/05/2019By johntomsettIn Other stuff3 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 witnessing all the vulnerabilities of our health service up close, first-hand. It began with a…

This much I know about…why OFSTED should stop making 1-4 judgements of schools

06/05/2019 10:39 am06/05/2019By johntomsettIn Other stuff, School Leadership1 Comment

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 OFSTED should stop making 1-4 judgements of schools. Cartoon by Stan Dupp “Schools with good…

This much I know about…how to model the answer to an AQA English Language Paper Two, Question 5, 40 marker

04/05/2019 10:07 pm04/05/2019By johntomsettIn Teaching and Learning4 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 to model the answer to an AQA English Language Paper Two, Question 5, 40 marker. I…

This much I know about…how our school’s values underpin how we all behave

26/04/2019 9:17 pm26/04/2019By johntomsettIn School Leadership3 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 our school’s values underpin how we all behave. It is hard to find a colleague…

This much I know about…how the budget squeeze is forcing school leaders to gamble

21/04/2019 6:00 am21/04/2019By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership0 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 the budget squeeze is forcing school leaders to gamble. First, some key data. When I…

This much I know about…how we own, we shape and we celebrate our curriculum

31/03/2019 7:23 pm31/03/2019By johntomsettIn School Leadership, Teaching and Learning0 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 we own, we shape and we celebrate our curriculum. My friend and collaborator, Tom Sherrington,…

This much I know about…the creative writing process, Don McCullin’s photography and Vic Goddard’s auntie and uncle!

17/03/2019 5:39 pm18/07/2021By 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 the creative writing process, Don McCullin’s photography and Vic Goddard’s Auntie Vera and Uncle Clay!What inspires art?…

This much I know about…the Don McCullin retrospective exhibition at Tate Britain

01/03/2019 2:10 pm01/03/2019By 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 the Don McCullin retrospective exhibition at Tate Britain. I have five heroes, the majority of whom are…