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This much I know about…how to model the answer to an AQA English Language Paper Two, Question 5, 40 marker

04/05/2019 10:07 pm04/05/2019By johntomsettIn Teaching and Learning4 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 how to model the answer to an AQA English Language Paper Two, Question 5, 40 marker. I…

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This much I know about…how we own, we shape and we celebrate our curriculum

31/03/2019 7:23 pm31/03/2019By johntomsettIn School Leadership, Teaching and Learning0 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 how we own, we shape and we celebrate our curriculum. My friend and collaborator, Tom Sherrington,…

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This much I know about…why Christine Counsell is right about teaching knowledge and cultural capital

10/02/2019 10:04 pm18/04/2021By johntomsettIn General educational issues, Teaching and Learning4 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 why Christine Counsell is right about teaching knowledge and cultural capital. This post’s genesis lies in…

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This much I know about…behaviour management, "flattening the grass" and Mary Myatt

03/02/2019 3:53 pm03/02/2019By johntomsettIn School Leadership, Teaching and Learning11 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 behaviour management, “flattening the grass” and Mary Myatt. A simple truth: you cannot teach as well…

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This much I know about…reading, vocabulary and missing Alex Quigley!

27/01/2019 10:00 am27/01/2019By johntomsettIn Teaching and Learning1 Comment

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 54, this much I know about reading, vocabulary and missing Alex Quigley! I was privileged to work closely with Alex Quigley for…

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This much I know about…how to use research evidence to improve both my teaching and my students' outcomes

06/01/2019 10:01 am06/01/2019By johntomsettIn Research, Teaching and Learning6 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 how to use research evidence to improve both my teaching and my students’ outcomes. In this article,…

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This much I know about…how I have become a very boring teacher!

06/10/2018 11:02 am06/10/2018By johntomsettIn Teaching and Learning2 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 how I have become a very boring teacher! I have become a very boring teacher. In…

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This much I know about…an inept attempt to improve students' literacy skills

13/07/2018 3:29 pm13/07/2018By johntomsettIn Research, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning3 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about an inept attempt to improve students’ literacy skills. Implementation rules! About seven years ago we had a…

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This much I know about…solving the teacher recruitment and retention crisis

08/07/2018 10:43 am08/07/2018By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning10 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about solving the teacher recruitment and retention crisis. For a long time now I have been articulating…

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This much I know about…different perspectives, flexible working practices, and Carlos Alberto

24/06/2018 6:53 pm24/06/2018By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership, Teaching and Learning2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 30 years, a Headteacher for 15 years and, at the age of 53, this much I know about different perspectives, flexible working practices, and Carlos Alberto. We all have our points of view. As…

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Day number 42.
Owami is still missing,we are still appealing to everyone for help in #FindOwamiDavies . Please don’t stop the good support you’ve been giving by retweeting , sharing and tagging. We miss Owami, we need Owami home💔.
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What a fantastic morning seeing so many happy students & families as they pick up their A Level results @southhunsley @driffieldsch. We should celebrate this brilliant generation of resilient, determined young people who have dealt with the last 2 years so brilliantly

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OUR BEST EVER POST-16 EXAMINATION RESULTS 🥳
Overall, 42 per cent of the A-level grades achieved were either A* or A (compared to 36 per cent nationally) and 72 per cent of grades achieved were at grades A* to B.
20 per cent of our students secured 3 or more A*/A grades.

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campbellclaret ALASTAIR CAMPBELL @campbellclaret ·
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Corruption https://twitter.com/MichaelLCrick/status/1557478057833017344

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The Covid profits table of shame, thanks to Private Eye…. And if you’re looking for windfall taxes.

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Thanks everyone. Hope you all enjoy it!

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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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