Tom SpencerLearning from my daughterI’ve never been a good swimmer. I didn’t enjoy swimming lessons when I was young and only learnt to swim when I was eight. We went on…Nov 8Nov 8
Tom SpencerThe commute I didn't know I neededI have the Goldilocks of commutes. Not too short, not too long, it feels just right.Oct 25Oct 25
Tom SpencerIt is time for me to look forwardsAugust is now my unofficial end of year, a point in the year when I reflect on what came before and what comes next. This year I’ve been…Aug 19Aug 19
Tom SpencerLiving with treesOur small back garden backs onto a triangular patch of ground that contains four mature Ash trees. One is a single-leaf ash. Beyond the…May 11May 11
Tom SpencerHow much additional funding are mainstream schools in affluent areas getting?Since becoming a governor I’ve been asking for information on what additional ‘soft’ funding schools are getting. The hypothesis was that…Apr 15Apr 15
Tom SpencerSearching for a purposeful lifeI’ve always wanted to feel like I’m positively impacting the world and believed that this would help me lead a fulfilling life. What that…Mar 20Mar 20
Tom SpencerThe hidden value of generalist freelancersAs a freelancer, you usually sell your expertise but the value I can bring often comes from being a generalist.Mar 13Mar 13
Tom SpencerSearching for prevention that works (and saves money!)I’m looking for examples of public sector prevention activities that improve outcomes and save money. What are the best interventions or…Feb 27Feb 27
Tom SpencerMy name is Tom, and I am a football fanI’ve loved football since I was very young, yet at times I have a strange relationship with the idea of being a football fan and can feel…Feb 9Feb 9
Tom SpencerUsing anger as a spark for actionAnger isn’t an emotion I would normally lean into but it is helpful for me in this moment. It’s the emotional spark I needed after a…Jan 23Jan 23
