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Tom Garfield @tomgarfield

Very proud Head fascinated by all things associated with achievement of young people. All views are my own and not that of my employer.

Joined February 2009
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Very rarely venture on here anymore but have to thank @ChichesterDC benefits staff for their helps with my dad today. A difficult situation made easy. Thanks to those involved
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Been back here for less than 24 hours and there remains this polarised row about one school. Literally nothing has changed in two years. See ya!!
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It has been more than two years since my last post on here. I am pretty sure I am genuinely happier for avoiding it. Should I give it another go??
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school data updates @jpembroke
11 Aug 2021
I’m sure this has been done to death already, but the β€˜deliberate grade inflation by teachers’ narrative is so misinformed and disingenuous. The grades are those that teachers think students deserve without the quotas set by the sorting process of exams.
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Absolutely this.
talkSPORT
 @talkSPORT
11 Jul 2021
This is an England that: - Feeds and educates our children - That challenges racism - That donates to The NHS - With a leader who sets the example This is an England we can be proud of.
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Josh Halliday @JoshHalliday
11 Jul 2021
Thanks for an unforgettable summer, @England. Real fans could not be more proud. Saka has been sensational and nothing detracts from that. We’re finally back as a major force.
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Simon Beale @SPBeale
4 Jul 2021
It doesn’t matter if your’e a classroom teacher, middle leader of member of SLT. This next 3 weeks is going to be tough. We’ve all been through so much. Be kinder than you feel, friendly than you’ve got the energy for and help each-other. We will get through this together.
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Signs of a Positive school culture: * clear vision not division * input/feedback from all * people first * communication line is open * trust/respect foundational * team focused * praising more than correcting * everyone matters * commitment focused What else?
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Chris Wardle @ChrisWardle77
1 May 2021
If you've ever had experience in turning round a failing school and shifting culture, you don't make negative comments, you stand shoulder to shoulder.
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Vacancies - Bridgemary School. Great opportunity to join our school and trust and make difference to the lives of young people bridgemary-tkat.org/178/vaca…
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Jo Cornish @MeetTheNeeds
28 Apr 2021
Someone gave me an excellent piece of advice for those days when you don’t get to cross much off your β€˜to do’ list: write a β€˜ta-da’ list and celebrate those positives!
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Great work @AldiUK
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High performing schools have people who root for others' success. They view themselves as a team not competitors. Your success is the team's success.
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James Tucker
 @JtuckerJames
3 Apr 2021
It's possible to both talk to kids, identify underlying issues, AND hand out appropriate sanctions and consequences when needed. This shouldn't be controversial.
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Any secondary bods got a reading lead job description they wouldn’t mind sharing?
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Rewatching Radiohead at Glastonbury in 2017. Seen them 4 times but would have swapped them all to see this live
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As adults I think we sometimes forget this, but students need to taste success before they gain confidence, then they are more willing to try new or harder things. Even as adults if we don't feel successful, we lose confidence and may be less willing to try new or harder things.
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Secret Headteacher
 @secretHT1
26 Mar 2021
I know we’re not there to be their best mate, but if we’re not anything to them we won’t get very far.
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Bridgemary School @Bridgemary_Sch
22 Mar 2021
Thank you to all of the volunteers who have so kindly given up their time over these last 11 days to supervise and administer over 2000 Covid tests! We are so proud of all of our students who sensibly and carefully tested themselves and demonstrated suc… ift.tt/2QqoQes
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TKAT: Ambition for every child @TKATAcademies
18 Mar 2021
We have teaching, leadership and support vacancies at @HavantAcademy @HylandsSchool @thomasbennettcc @WeyfieldA @SchoolShenstone and @cleeveps Please visit our website tkat.org to learn more. #TKATFamily @TKAT_HR
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