From sixth form dropout to inspiring head teacher, John Tomsett takes us on a personal journey, written with warmth and love - for his parents, his family, teachers and children. Readers of his blog will already know John as a very good writer who is widely read and educationally wise and this book benefits from its focus on teaching and the leadership of teaching as the top priorities for school leaders. Full of common sense, Love over fear emphasises the importance of relationships at all levels in education and firmly places the leadership of staff at the pinnacle of effective school leadership.