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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

“A timely & essential contribution to the literature on school leadership.” Thank you to @johntomsett.bsky.social for this wonderful praise for #CalmLeadership by Patrick Cozier (calmleadership.bsky.social) 📖 Essential reading for aspiring and current school leaders at all levels: buff.ly/xgk86xA

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

"This book gives us readers what we crave – honest insights from frontline practitioners." Delighted that the Teach Secondary Awards judges highly commended @johntomsett.bsky.social's This Much I Know About Truly Great Secondary Teachers! See their comments on p59: buff.ly/LzNboNn 📘 buff.ly/xARW3Nb

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We're delighted that @johntomsett.bsky.social's This Much I Know About Truly Great Primary Teachers was highly commended at the Teach Primary Awards! The panel called it "a powerful celebration of the excellence that already exists, which too often goes unnoticed." (p.75):

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

We're delighted to share that @johntomsett.bsky.social's This Much I Know About Truly Great Primary Teachers has been highly commended at the @teachprimarymag.bsky.social Awards! 🎉 This book shares 9 case studies showcasing the skills & dedication of outstanding primary teachers: buff.ly/DLo5UOp

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

A fascinating @edmatters4all.bsky.social podcast episode with @johntomsett.bsky.social! John & Paul explore vulnerability in leadership, the art of listening & how trust & relationships underpin great schools: buff.ly/n321Y6N Learn more about #trulygreatteachers in John's new books: buff.ly/57tLEVF

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Paul sits down with the thoughtful and widely respected John Tomsett, teacher, author and headteacher. Together they cover a wide range of topics including, vulnerability in leadership, learning,…

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Great news! This Much I Know About Truly Great Secondary Teachers by @johntomsett.bsky.social has been highly commended in the CPD category of the @teachsecondary.bsky.social Awards 🌟 Learn from the very best in secondary education in this essential book – available at: buff.ly/XPtbls5

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John Tomsett @johntomsett.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

FREE EVENT with @crstrust.bsky.social: 14:30, 2 December, Birmingham city centre. @marymyatt.bsky.social & others on how we develop & retain great teachers, & a live demo of award winning AI teacher coach Aristotal aristotal.ai. Book here: emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

💡NEW ‘What do we mean by high expectations?” “High expectations is not some idealism that every child can achieve a 9 or an A*, but it should be something useful that believes and builds a culture that supports every child to be the best version of themselves.” alexquigley.co.uk/what-do-we-m...

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"They can because they think they can." ('Possunt quia posse videntur') Virgil's 'Aeneid' High expectations can be a mysterious thing. Something ineffable. You can understand them when you experien...

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Check out John Tomsett’s latest piece in Teach Primary Magazine! Stop knowledge flying out of pupils’ heads the second they leave the classroom with a couple of tried and tested methods – read it in full on page 58: buff.ly/i3GhXfZ @johntomsett.bsky.social

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oliver caviglioli @olicav.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

#UKEd #EduSky Beware the misuse of the term 'alignment', used to disguise rigid, consistent, high-fidelity uniformity, directed by decades-outdated Command-and-Control management systems.

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Thank you to @headteacherchat.bsky.social for this 10/10 review of @johntomsett.bsky.social's new book! 🌟 Read the full review here: buff.ly/gIISHOQ And discover the behaviours and characteristics that define #TrulyGreatTeachers in John’s latest work – get your copies today at: buff.ly/kxIK19u

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Haringey Education Partnership @haringeyeduc.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🎆HEP Feature of the Week 📖Leadership 55: Lessons in School Leadership is releasing this Friday! 🔗Grab your copy: tinyurl.com/5n6smkwa #HEPMondayBriefing @johntomsett.bsky.social

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

For his new books, @johntomsett.bsky.social toured the UK to watch 19 truly great #teachers in action. He distils for SecEd 10 common traits they all shared & discusses the importance of enthusiasm, relationships & enjoyment in world-class #teaching practice:

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John Tomsett visited 19 great teachers in order to discover what makes for outstanding teaching in schools

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

For his new books, @johntomsett.bsky.social toured the UK to watch 19 truly great #teachers in action. He distils for Headteacher Update 10 common traits they all shared & discusses the importance of enthusiasm, relationships & enjoyment in world-class #teaching practice

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John Tomsett visited 19 great teachers in order to discover what makes for outstanding teaching in schools

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to @johntomsett.bsky.social – not one but two of his books have been shortlisted for this year’s Teach Awards! Learn more about his new books This Much I Know About #TrulyGreatPrimaryTeachers & #TrulyGreatSecondaryTeachers at: buff.ly/kxIK19u

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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John Tomsett visited 19 great teachers in order to discover what makes for outstanding teaching in schools

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

For his new books, @johntomsett.bsky.social toured the UK to watch 19 truly great #teachers in action. He distils for @seced.bsky.social 10 common traits they all shared & discusses the importance of enthusiasm, relationships & enjoyment in world-class #teaching practice: buff.ly/gpkjUYw

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How to be a great teacher: 10 common traits - SecEd

John Tomsett visited 19 great teachers in order to discover what makes for outstanding teaching in schools

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Get ready for the new academic year with @johntomsett.bsky.social's live session with @headteacherchat.bsky.social! Learn all about the principles of truly great teachers, as shared in his new books, in this free webinar: tin.al/JuRY

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School Jobs @schooljobs.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Taking time during the quieter summer months to catch up on some reading. This is a brilliant book by @johntomsett.bsky.social uk.bookshop.org/a/15340/9781...

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

There’s still time to sign up for @johntomsett.bsky.social’s webinar with @headteacherchat.bsky.social in their FREE live event! Don’t miss this chance to hear what we can all learn from #TrulyGreatTeachers as we approach the new academic year: tin.al/JuRY

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John Tomsett @johntomsett.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Brand new episode of the Edufuturists podcast with @johntomsett.bsky.social out now! 📻 Tune in to hear John discuss his new books, which highlight the traits of truly great teachers, summarising what we can all learn from them: buff.ly/nL18OeO 📘 John's new books are available at: buff.ly/vx1Omku

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

A brilliant review of @johntomsett.bsky.social's new book, This Much I Know About Truly Great Secondary Teachers from Richard Bustin! 📘 Read it in full (and pick up a copy for yourself) from our website at: buff.ly/fcsjUsQ

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Learn all about the principles of truly great teaching in @johntomsett.bsky.social's webinar with @headteacherchat.bsky.social on the 27th of August! 📘 Book your place (for free!) and get ready for the new term: tin.al/JuRY

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Thank you to @markcreasy.bsky.social for this excellent review of @johntomsett.bsky.social's new book – an insightful and uplifting read for all primary school teachers. 📘 This Much I Know About Truly Great Primary Teachers is out now: buff.ly/3SfTpCu

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Join @johntomsett.bsky.social & @headteacherchat.bsky.social for a FREE webinar that explores the attitudes and behaviours of truly great teachers. A great way to ease back into #CPD prep before #backtoschool! Book your place now at: tin.al/JuRY

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

So pleased to see 5 CHP books in @schoolsweek.bsky.social's top 10 summer reads list 🤩 Thanks @dutaut.bsky.social! buff.ly/pjiGnLQ Visit our site to learn more about the fantastic books by @jazampawfarr.bsky.social, Steve Baker, @johntomsett.bsky.social & @itimbrell.bsky.social that made the list!

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John Tomsett @johntomsett.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

That's great to hear! And exactly what I was trying to achieve. 👍🙂

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Last day of primary school ❤️😭

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GenXer-71 @genxer-71.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

"It's sordid, but it's boring." -djt

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John Tomsett @johntomsett.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

My latest books study truly great teachers teaching, doing the real work, and their pupils making tremendous progress. It's clear that they have several things in common, one being that they KNOW THE CONTENT! @crownhousepub.bsky.social Get your copies here: www.crownhouse.co.uk/this-much-i-...

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John Tomsett @johntomsett.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

My latest books study truly great teachers teaching, doing the real work, and their pupils making tremendous progress. It's clear that they have several things in common, one being that they CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING! @crownhousepub.bsky.social Get your copies here www.crownhouse.co.uk/this-much-i-...

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John Tomsett @johntomsett.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

So glad you like it, Simone. The colleagues featured in the book are doing the job, day-in, day-out, and are enjoying what they do. It was a pleasure and a privilege to be allowed to profile them, and celebrate some of the best of our profession!

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John Tomsett @johntomsett.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

My latest books study truly great teachers teaching, doing the real work, and their pupils making tremendous progress. It's clear that they have several things in common, one being that they have HIGH EXPECTATIONS! @crownhousepub.bsky.social Get your copies here: www.crownhouse.co.uk/this-much-i-...

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John Tomsett @johntomsett.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

My latest books study truly great teachers teaching, doing the real work, and their pupils making tremendous progress. It's clear that they have several things in common, one being that they CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING! @crownhousepub.bsky.social Get your copies here www.crownhouse.co.uk/this-much-i-...

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John Tomsett @johntomsett.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Here is my recording with the Primary Maths Podcast about what makes great (maths) teaching... Thanks to @joncripwell.bsky.social for a fun hour! Hope you like it... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...

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John Tomsett @johntomsett.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

My latest books study truly great teachers teaching, doing the real work, and their pupils making tremendous progress. It's clear that they have several things in common, one being that they have HIGH EXPECTATIONS! @crownhousepub.bsky.social Get your copies here: www.crownhouse.co.uk/this-much-i-...

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