Thomas Packer
Thomas Packer
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Thomas Packer, BSc MSc CPhys FInstP FCollP FASC NPQH
Thomas Packer taught for over 30 years in a variety of settings: Maintained and Independent Schools, Secondary (11 – 19) and all-through (3 – 19) Schools, Day and Boarding, all Boys, all Girls and Co-educational. His specialist subjects are Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Tom has been a School Leader for 20 years and his last post was Founding Headmaster of the West London Free School, the first Free School, to sign a funding agreement with the Secretary of State. He had just 92 days to open the school in the spotlight of intense Media debate and with considerable hostility. |
Tom also has experience of School Governance, having served on five Boards over a period of 25 years; for seven years he was Clerk to the Governors and Company Secretary. Thomas has also served as one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, specialising in Science, Mathematics and Leadership & Governance. Publications include "Managing Schools in the 21st Century", [John Catt, London, 2008] and (as contributor) "Establishing and Leading New Types of School: challenges and opportunities for leaders and leadership", [National College for School Leadership, 2013].
Thomas graduated from University College, Durham. He subsequently undertook research in Musical Acoustics as well as gaining Qualified Teacher Status. He is a Chartered Physicist and a Fellow of the Institute of Physics. He hold the National Professional Qualification for Headship along with qualifications in Employment and Education Law and has full DBS clearance. Thomas is an assessor for the Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and holds a Commission in the Royal Naval Reserve. In his spare time Tom is a keen semi-professional Musician.
Tom now runs Solutions for Schools, a bespoke consultancy service, specialising in Leadership, Governance and Change Management.
Thomas graduated from University College, Durham. He subsequently undertook research in Musical Acoustics as well as gaining Qualified Teacher Status. He is a Chartered Physicist and a Fellow of the Institute of Physics. He hold the National Professional Qualification for Headship along with qualifications in Employment and Education Law and has full DBS clearance. Thomas is an assessor for the Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and holds a Commission in the Royal Naval Reserve. In his spare time Tom is a keen semi-professional Musician.
Tom now runs Solutions for Schools, a bespoke consultancy service, specialising in Leadership, Governance and Change Management.
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Areas of Expertise
Thomas' daily rate is £200 per 1/2 day and £375 per full day depending on the nature of the work plus reasonable expenses. Testimonials
Overall scores from delegates attending training courses:
OUTSTANDING 58%; GOOD 42%; SATISFACTORY nil; UNSATISFACTORY nil. |
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Physics for the non-specialist at KS3 & KS4
Very useful day to improve my confidence at Physics. M S, ***** School
Excellent course leader, resources and ideas - a real confidence giver and inspiration. C T, *****Ysgol
This course has helped me understand new ways to deliver content which can be applied to other subjects, not just physics. P S, **** Community School
Excellent content, real valve of learning to deliver excellent physics teaching. Excellent explanations of misconceptions to be able to properly avoid them. J H, ***** High School
The course leader was brilliant. The course was tailored exactly to the needs. The group was small so all our questions were answered in depth and I will leave with some really good examples of how to teach different concepts. R L, ******* School for Girls
Very useful day to improve my confidence at Physics. M S, ***** School
Excellent course leader, resources and ideas - a real confidence giver and inspiration. C T, *****Ysgol
This course has helped me understand new ways to deliver content which can be applied to other subjects, not just physics. P S, **** Community School
Excellent content, real valve of learning to deliver excellent physics teaching. Excellent explanations of misconceptions to be able to properly avoid them. J H, ***** High School
The course leader was brilliant. The course was tailored exactly to the needs. The group was small so all our questions were answered in depth and I will leave with some really good examples of how to teach different concepts. R L, ******* School for Girls
Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace
Excellent, lots of ideas and ways to manage situations in the work place with difficult people. J M, ****** Oldbury
Good practical tips and advice relating to real situations. K E, **** School
Information and booking was easy and good. Course content contained what I required. AM, **** High School for Girls
Excellent leader who personalised the conversation to our needs. W C, ***** Catholic School
Very professional. Excellent resources and tutor approachable and knowledgeable. N B, ***** Community School
Excellent, lots of ideas and ways to manage situations in the work place with difficult people. J M, ****** Oldbury
Good practical tips and advice relating to real situations. K E, **** School
Information and booking was easy and good. Course content contained what I required. AM, **** High School for Girls
Excellent leader who personalised the conversation to our needs. W C, ***** Catholic School
Very professional. Excellent resources and tutor approachable and knowledgeable. N B, ***** Community School
Dealing with Difficult Parents
Very reassuring contents - it is positive and helpful to be able to hear an experienced practitioner give their redirect/perspective from a range of stances. A H, **** High School
Excellent advice & strategies - would recommend to teachers as well as support staff. J B, **** prep School
Very helpful and practical content with lots of ideas to implement on my return to school. J H, **** Cathedral School
Practical, useful and relevant information which can be used to enhance a variety of school systems. W M, Robert Clack School
Useful and helpful for anyone dealing with parents. Great course leader. A C, ****** Anglo-European College
Aspiring to the role of Head of Science
The course leader provided lots of resources and was well prepared to provide practical solutions to question and problems. S B, ***** High School
It was very useful and gave me lots to think about for future boosted confidence and help me visualise the role. Just what I needed. H H, **** School and Specialist Science College
Outstanding knowledge expertise and advice. The best course l have attended by far- l really feel that it has helped me and met all of the required objectives. I also feel that it has given me all l need to refine my skill set for my progression future. S P, ***** School
