I have been a teacher for 29 years, a Headteacher for 14 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about why, more surely than ever, I think it is essential for school leaders to teach. What…
This much I know about…how for the first 25 years of my teaching career I didn’t really understand what I was doing
I have been a teacher for 29 years, a Headteacher for 14 years and, at the age of (nearly) 53, this much I know about how for the first 25 years of my teaching career I didn’t really understand what I…
This much I know about…how best to support our most disadvantaged students
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about how best to support our most disadvantaged students. Sobering moments can hit you unexpectedly. I was…
This much I know about…why subject specific key words are not enough for academic success
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about why subject specific key words are not enough for academic success. The following are all based…
This much I know…about improving the impact of Teaching Assistants during a budget crisis
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about improving the impact of Teaching Assistants during a budget crisis. Our human resources matter most. There…
This much I know about…not publishing data targets to students and parents
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about not publishing data targets to students and parents. One of the biggest differences between a students’ experience…
This much I know about…a brilliant, evidence-informed note-taking technique (and our new Research School…)!!
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about a brilliant, evidence-informed note-taking technique (and our new Research School…)! The greatest test of a school is…
This much I know about…my researchED 2016 presentation (with video!)
I have been a teacher for 28 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 52, this much I know about my researchED 2016 presentation (with video!). Slides: john-tomsett-red-10-09-16 [scribd id=323645399 key=key-CnKL7lUzJ5egdhotsJi2 mode=scroll] Video: [wpvideo t1PQtgw8]
This much I know about…Evidence in Education – Making It Work!
I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about Evidence in Education – Making It Work! [wpvideo uCmfvaCC] Tickets are available at the following…
This much I know about…whether "No excuses" discipline works
I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about whether “No excuses” discipline works. Against the motion, “No excuses” discipline works I would like to…