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

05/12/2020 4:12 pm27/10/2022By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning6 Comments

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…

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

08/11/2020 10:42 pm08/11/2020By johntomsettIn Teaching and Learning0 Comments

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…

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

27/09/2020 6:44 am27/09/2020By johntomsettIn School Leadership, Teaching and Learning3 Comments

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…

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

02/07/2020 12:36 pm02/07/2020By johntomsettIn General educational issues, Mental Health in Schools, Research, School Leadership, 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 planning for “catch up” when our students return in September. There is so much catastrophising…

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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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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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