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January 2016

This much I know about…doing maths GCSE questions

31/01/2016 10:01 pm31/01/2016By johntomsettIn Teaching and Learning1 Comment

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about doing maths GCSE questions. This begins a short series of activities about teaching students how to develop…

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This much I know about…having fun at school (and a great Bowie tribute!)

30/01/2016 11:21 am30/01/2016By johntomsettIn Uncategorized2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about having fun at school (and a great Bowie tribute!). Laughter is the best medicine. I am…

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This much I know about…why successful recruitment is all about cultural fit

26/01/2016 8:38 pm26/01/2016By johntomsettIn Other stuff, School Leadership2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about why successful recruitment is all about cultural fit. Vision matters. Eight years ago to the week…

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This much I know about…my missed opportunity with David Beckham

09/01/2016 1:34 pm09/01/2016By johntomsettIn Other stuff2 Comments

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 12 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about my missed opportunity with David Beckham.   Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones…

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This much I know about…the pain of ignoring the evidence and guessing instead

03/01/2016 6:53 pm03/01/2016By johntomsettIn Research, School Leadership1 Comment

I have been a teacher for 27 years, a Headteacher for 13 years and, at the age of 51, this much I know about the pain of ignoring the evidence and guessing instead. When it came to golf, I completed…

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NEW POST: "This much I know about…what school leaders should know about curriculum design" https://www.johntomsett.com/2021/04/04/this-much-i-know-about-what-school-leaders-should-know-about-curriculum-design/

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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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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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