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This much I know about…how Larkin was right, "days are where we live"

29/12/2019 9:03 pm29/12/2019By johntomsettIn Other stuff2 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 Larkin was right, “days are where we live”. It’s Margate, 22 April 1957. My…

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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…London Calling's 40th birthday!

14/12/2019 5:22 am14/12/2019By johntomsettIn Other stuff0 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 London Calling’s 40th birthday! Forty years ago today The Clash released London Calling. It was…

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This much I know about…three funding facts which illustrate why school budgets are a General Election issue for all parties

08/12/2019 4:27 pm08/12/2019By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership0 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 three funding facts which illustrate why school budgets are a General Election issue for all…

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This much I know about the challenges for early career headteachers: coping with the loneliness

24/11/2019 10:40 am24/11/2019By johntomsettIn School Leadership5 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: coping with the loneliness. I am in my seventeenth year…

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This much I know about the challenges for early career headteachers: understanding change management

16/11/2019 4:22 pm16/11/2019By johntomsettIn School Leadership3 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: understanding change management. I am in my seventeenth year as…

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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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This much I know about…the challenges for early career headteachers: being patient

02/11/2019 2:01 pm02/11/2019By johntomsettIn School Leadership3 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: being patient. I am in my seventeenth year as…

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This much I know about…the challenges for early career headteachers: establishing your core purpose

26/10/2019 3:22 pm26/10/2019By johntomsettIn School Leadership0 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 your core purpose. I am in my seventeenth…

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This much I know about…the challenges for early career headteachers: understanding the finances

20/10/2019 10:07 am20/10/2019By johntomsettIn General educational issues, School Leadership0 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: understanding the finances. I am in my seventeenth year…

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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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HTJackieFzJackie Fernandez@HTJackieFz·
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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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@Samfr This made me laugh a lot

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