Category Archives: Teaching and Learning

This much I know about why….the Rt. Hon. Kate Green MP is wrong about the curriculum

Posted on December 5, 2020 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 32 years, a head teacher for 17 years and, at the age of 56, this much I know about why the Rt. Hon. Kate Green MP is wrong about the curriculum. An edited version of … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…seven basic tips which might help NQTs teach from the front

Posted on November 8, 2020 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 32 years, a head teacher for 17 years and, at the age of 56, this much I know about seven basic tips which might help NQTs teach from the front. It is hard to support … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…why now, more than ever, teachers need their headteachers to teach (if they possibly can)

Posted on September 27, 2020 by johntomsett

I have been a teacher for 32 years, a head teacher for 17 years and, at the age of 56, this much I know about why now, more than ever, teachers need their headteachers to teach (if they possibly can). This … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…planning for “catch up” when our students return in September

Posted on July 2, 2020 by johntomsett

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 planning for “catch up” when our students return in September. There is so much catastrophising … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…providing direction for my Subject Leader colleagues for September

Posted on June 13, 2020 by johntomsett

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 providing direction for my Subject Leader colleagues for September. This is the letter I wrote … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…how NOW is the time to pursue the National College of Education leadership qualifications

Posted on May 2, 2020 by johntomsett

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 NOW is the time to pursue the National College of Education leadership qualifications. In December … Continue reading →

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This much I know about…moving from Research to Outcomes (Durrington researchED)

Posted on April 4, 2020 by johntomsett

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…moving from Research to Outcomes (Durrington researchED). Slides:  

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This much I know about…Putting Staff First

Posted on February 28, 2020 by johntomsett

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 Putting Staff First. I have just finished co-authoring with Jonny Uttley, CEO of the Education … 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 by johntomsett

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…the challenges for early career headteachers: establishing a position on teaching & learning

Posted on November 9, 2019 by johntomsett

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: establishing a position on teaching & learning. I am … Continue reading →

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