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Why the COVID-19 crisis requires the recall of Parliament

12/04/2020 11:47 am12/04/2020By johntomsettIn Other stuff0 Comments

Important caveat: without wanting to sound remotely self-important, I need to point out that I write this simply as John Tomsett, British citizen. The only way death is not meaningless is to see yourself as part of something greater: a…

This much I know about…how we must keep on saying, "Hello"

01/04/2020 5:33 pm01/04/2020By johntomsettIn Other stuff3 Comments

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 we must keep on saying, “Hello”. “And those that used to say hello simply pass…

This much I know about…when the last day of the school year falls in March

28/03/2020 5:02 pm28/03/2020By johntomsettIn General educational issues, Other stuff, School Leadership0 Comments

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 when the last day of the school year falls in March. Here is an account…

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

11/01/2020 5:14 pm11/01/2020By johntomsettIn Other stuff2 Comments

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…

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

29/12/2019 9:03 pm14/01/2023By johntomsettIn Other stuff2 Comments

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…

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

22/12/2019 8:48 am22/12/2019By johntomsettIn General educational issues, Other stuff, Teaching and Learning0 Comments

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…

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

14/12/2019 5:22 am22/12/2022By johntomsettIn Other stuff0 Comments

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…

This much I know about…the value of choosing English Literature A Level

18/08/2019 7:33 am18/08/2019By johntomsettIn General educational issues, Other stuff, Teaching and Learning0 Comments

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a Headteacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about the value of choosing English Literature A Level. Studying English Literature A Level changed my life….

This much I know about…why I am not taking my pension (even though I could)

07/08/2019 2:57 pm07/08/2019By johntomsettIn Other stuff4 Comments

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a Headteacher for 16 years and, at the age of 55, this much I know about why I am not taking my pension (even though I could). A teacher’s 55th birthday is…

This much I know about…why a song speaks to my soul

07/07/2019 7:06 am07/07/2019By johntomsettIn Other stuff9 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 why a song speaks to my soul. According to Seamus Heaney, when a writer’s work speaks…