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March 2014

This much I know about…feeling like a dinosaur

30/03/2014 12:01 pm30/03/2014By johntomsettIn School Leadership27 Comments

I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about feeling like a dinosaur. ‘Tis now Spring, and all the pleasures of it displease me; every…

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This much I know about…why educational research matters more than ever

22/03/2014 5:23 pm22/03/2014By johntomsettIn School Leadership, Teaching and Learning7 Comments

I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about why educational research matters more than ever. It’s OK to be unsure about what you think. In a…

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This much I know about…trying to improve my teaching deliberately

08/03/2014 4:43 pm08/03/2014By johntomsettIn School Leadership, Teaching and Learning8 Comments

I have been a teacher for 25 years, a Headteacher for 10 years and, at the age of 49, this much I know about trying to improve my teaching deliberately. I think you have to teach, no matter how demanding…

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NEW POST: "This much I know about…why Les Britanniques are all anglers now!" - my failed application to write for The Economist magazine...entertainment for @Samfr! https://www.johntomsett.com/2021/04/02/this-much-i-know-about-why-les-britanniques-are-all-anglers-now/

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The Learning Rainforest: Great Teaching in Real Classrooms > Been asked to talk about this a lot recently. Here it is if you'd like to read it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911382357/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_WZEZEXS5EH1T3AYB5DT6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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NEW POST: "This much I know about…why Les Britanniques are all anglers now!" https://johntomsett.com/2021/04/02/this-much-i-know-about-why-les-britanniques-are-all-anglers-now/

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HuntingEnglishAlex Quigley@HuntingEnglish·
2 Apr

I suspect most school CPD and teacher development underestimates the crucial importance of teachers feeling in control & rooted in their long/standing and safe habits. Mary Kennedy is brilliant on this:

https://www.theconfidentteacher.com/2020/09/what-do-teachers-really-care-about/

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2 Apr

Holiday read. Hopefully a help with our #BanchoryBlueprint

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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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