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This much I know about…how our colleagues are first and foremost people

02/05/2016 12:51 pm02/05/2016By johntomsettIn Other stuff, School Leadership5 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about how our colleagues are first and foremost people. Do what I tell you to do because…

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This much I know about…loneliness on this Mother's Day

06/03/2016 11:53 am06/03/2016By johntomsettIn Other stuff0 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about loneliness on this Mother’s Day. But little do men perceive what solitude is, and how far…

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This much I know about…my dad's essential self

06/02/2016 12:32 pm06/02/2016By johntomsettIn Other stuff, School Leadership4 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, 31 years since his passing, this much I know about my dad’s essential self. Judging by the parched ground, this photograph of my dad was taken…

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This much I know about…why successful recruitment is all about cultural fit

26/01/2016 8:38 pm26/01/2016By johntomsettIn Other stuff, School Leadership2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about why successful recruitment is all about cultural fit. Vision matters. Eight years ago to the week…

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This much I know about…my missed opportunity with David Beckham

09/01/2016 1:34 pm09/01/2016By johntomsettIn Other stuff2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about my missed opportunity with David Beckham.   Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones…

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This much I know about…pointlessness

29/12/2015 7:32 pm29/12/2015By johntomsettIn General educational issues, Other stuff, School Leadership5 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about pointlessness. Blue is the colour. Just over a year ago our premises manager Jeff refurbished my…

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This much I know about…the impact of poverty-inducing cuts upon our children's education

13/11/2015 10:26 pm13/11/2015By johntomsettIn General educational issues, Other stuff, School Leadership2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about the impact of poverty-inducing cuts upon our children’s education. You’d expect the Guardian to knock on…

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This much I know about…coping with the university drop-off

04/10/2015 4:43 pm04/10/2015By johntomsettIn Other stuff6 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about coping with the university drop-off. We’ve just got back from dropping Joe off at university. At…

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This much I know about…the perils of telling half-truths on UCAS/job application forms

23/09/2015 7:27 pm23/09/2015By johntomsettIn General educational issues, Other stuff2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about the perils of telling half-truths on UCAS/job application forms. It’s university application time in schools and colleges. Thirty…

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This much I know about…telling our stories

19/09/2015 2:39 pm19/09/2015By johntomsettIn Other stuff4 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about telling our stories. I wrote this piece all at once last Sunday evening at around 7…

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Education consultant, writer and blogger. Erstwhile head teacher of Huntington School, York. All views are my own. Co-author of "Huh" with Mary Myatt.

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Tonight’s bedtime reading 📚 A few pages in and I’m already inspired! Some amazing thoughts and ideas 🔬
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Primary colleagues involved in curriculum design... If you're looking for some proper bang for your buck, this new book from @Emma_Turner75 is outstanding. We interviewed Emma for our next podcast episode so keep your eyes peeled for that one 🙂

Also, happy birthday Emma! 🎂

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So excited to have these ready to prepare for next year and phase 2 of our curriculum implementation!
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This man is the real deal when it comes to leading maths teaching and learning.

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Our department meeting today was around planning of learning and teaching.

We focused on this tricky equations exercise.

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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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