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

13/06/2020 5:58 pm13/06/2020By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning2 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 providing direction for my Subject Leader colleagues for September. This is the letter I wrote…

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

02/05/2020 5:04 pm02/05/2020By johntomsettIn School Leadership, 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…how NOW is the time to pursue the National College of Education leadership qualifications. In December…

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

04/04/2020 10:22 am04/04/2020By johntomsettIn Research, Teaching and Learning1 Comment

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). [wpvideo GTiKBsyQ] Slides: [scribd id=454944931 key=key-EPdQJXiTwsx9JoDRmDZ9 mode=scroll]  

This much I know about…Putting Staff First

28/02/2020 6:34 am28/02/2020By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership, 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 Putting Staff First. I have just finished co-authoring with Jonny Uttley, CEO of the Education…

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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…

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This much I know about…the challenges for early career headteachers: establishing a position on teaching & learning

09/11/2019 8:11 am09/11/2019By johntomsettIn School Leadership, 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 the challenges for early career headteachers: establishing a position on teaching & learning. I am…

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This much I know about…Mortimer & Whitehouse and their motivational tomatoes!

01/09/2019 6:08 am01/09/2019By johntomsettIn General educational issues, Mental Health in Schools, School Leadership, 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 Mortimer & Whitehouse and their motivational tomatoes! Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is the BBC’s unlikely…

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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….

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This much I know about…how I have transformed my own teaching

20/07/2019 5:09 pm20/07/2019By johntomsettIn School Leadership, Teaching and Learning9 Comments

I have been a teacher for 31 years, a Headteacher for 16 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about how I have transformed my own teaching. I never thought I would transform my teaching in…

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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…

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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 🙂

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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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Another fantastic read! @JohnCattEd @MaryMyatt @johntomsett Amazing EYFS section 🥰

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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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