Headteacher / Author / Keynoter / Educational Consultant
Welcome to the website for Andrew Hammond, Headteacher, Author, Speaker and Educational Consultant.
For training, workshops and conferences, please visit the Speaking & Training page.
For authoring and feature writing, please visit the Writing Credits page.
For thoughts and ideas on education, please visit the Blog page.
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Andrew Hammond has worked in schools for twenty-five years, as a Headteacher, Deputy Head Academic, Director of Studies, Housemaster, Head of English and class teacher, in both the independent and maintained sectors. He is currently Headmaster of Hall School Wimbledon. Andrew is a former Senior Director of Learning & Community at Discovery Education , where… Continue reading About Andrew
Andrew regularly visits schools, colleges and conferences to deliver CPD training and workshops on a range of Teaching and Learning issues, specialising in the ‘hidden curriculum’: how we observe, track and report on the attitudes, behaviours and skills that lie behind academic grades. http://www.hiddenlearning.co.uk Andrew is Lead Author and Series editor of the NAHT Discovery… Continue reading Speaking & Training
Oh, for a sense of perspective during term time! I don’t know about you, but it is only after a few days of downtime during a much-needed holiday – and even then it doesn’t usually come until the final day – that I am able to sift through the daily hullabaloo of school leadership and… Continue reading Headship viewed from a distance
American educator and author, Dr Todd Whitaker tells us, ‘The best part about teaching is that it matters. The hardest part about teaching is that it matters everyday.’ This is so true. During my twenty-one years in teaching and school leadership, the greatest motivation for me was knowing (or hoping) that I was moving the… Continue reading Self-care is not self-indulgence
Ok, so it may just be my age, but for someone who spent years avoiding predictable paths and wriggling out of routines, I have found myself drawn to daily rituals of late. It is impossible to calculate the impact of 2020 on all our lives and all our futures, so I won’t attempt to do… Continue reading I don’t scoff at routines like I used to
My children received their school reports today. Listed in the usual order of academic subjects, they present neatly calibrated effort and attainment grades for this past half term. I applaud my children’s teachers for their herculean efforts in ensuring continuity of learning – they really have shown such determination to maintain ‘business as usual’ against… Continue reading Who needs to catch up?
It is not often that I use the word ‘inspirational’ when referring to a particular speaker at a conference or webinar I have attended. I can think of a handful of speakers who have truly inspired in the past. Many have informed, instructed, perhaps even rejuvenated, but I’m hard to inspire. It is even rarer… Continue reading Celebrating and supporting the ‘Whole Teacher’
‘Andrew Hammond’s session on Off Road Learning was well received by our staff. Andrew used varied, real experience to deliver both a thoughtful and thought provoking morning that helped us to think about and reinvigorate our practices. He cuts through the edu-speak and puts the students right back at the centre of what goes on in your classroom.’
‘What an inspirational day! My mind is absolutely buzzing! I feel rejuvenated to return to the classroom again!’
‘I learned more today than I did in my entire PGCE year. Brilliant.’
‘I felt a valued member of the course. The pro-active nature of the day allowed delegates to feel genuinely part of the process – almost exciting really!’
‘Very witty and engaging. Andrew Hammond was so enthusiastic. Inspirational!’
‘Andrew Hammond’s talk was relevant, realistic and inspiring.’
An inspiring INSET which got all of the teachers talking and enthused by creativity in the classroom. Andrew was an excellent motivational speaker and we are looking forward to welcoming him back in January.‘
‘Thank you to Andrew Hammond for a fascinating insight into Thinking Skills & philosophy in the classroom. Recommended!’
Andrew Hammond 