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 how we can make our schools feel more social for colleagues during the pandemic. One of my biggest fears about the new academic year was…
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 my dad's legacy. My dad was born 93 years ago today. And he married my mother on his 29th birthday, some 64 years…
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 what students remember most about their school days. This tale comes from my forthcoming book, An Angler's Journal. a perfect Christmas present if…
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 teachers need to have interests away from work. I have just had my pacemaker replaced. It was a brutal affair; I know that because…
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 about our students’ return to school in September,…
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 to my Subject Leaders this week... Dear Subject Leaders What…
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 1980 I was chucked out of school, a term…
Elizabeth Ann Tomsett, 2 May 1936-18 April 2020 “God give me strength to bear that which I cannot change” Our mother, Elizabeth Ann Tomsett, was born on 2 May 1936. Her father served in the Royal Navy between the wars and was steward to Admiral Sir Arthur Power. When he…