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…2 min read·23 hours ago----
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…3 min read·Apr 15, 2024----
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…3 min read·Mar 20, 2024----
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.2 min read·Mar 13, 2024----
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…3 min read·Feb 27, 2024----
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…5 min read·Feb 9, 2024----
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…3 min read·Jan 23, 2024----
Tom SpencerWhen uprooting myself can no longer help me transitionAny change in our lives requires a period of internal transition that can be extremely challenging.6 min read·Dec 11, 2023----
Tom SpencerBad data in always means bad data out.If we want data-led organisations, we must start by supporting frontline staff to capture better, more accurate data.2 min read·Dec 1, 2023----
