Professor Peter Tomlinson 1941–2024

Peter Tomlinson, who died earlier this year, was possessed of a sharp and creative intelligence which was matched by a deeply scholarly approach to every piece that he wrote. That scholarship, based in his academic background in both moral philosophy and cognitive psychology, informed his research focus on how psychological insights can enhance the quality of teaching in schools. His 1981 book Understanding Teaching: Interactive Educational Psychology reflects both his scholarship and his focus the practice of teaching. It is well-worth a visit. Later, his work on radio-assisted practice (RAP) points to his creativity and concern with teacher education. While at Leeds, between 1979 and his retirement in 2003, he worked with and developed a group of collaborating colleagues, some of whom are still taking forward his legacy in teacher education. Beyond the Leeds department, his contributions to the field included his term as editor of British Journal of Educational Psychology when it became a recognized BPS journal. I first met Peter 40 years ago at an Education Section conference, when he was working with and building on Kohlberg's moral psychology. Later, we were both members of the Education Section Committee and later still colleagues at the University of Leeds. I last saw him at his home in Oxford where he was being cared for by his partner Janet Hodgson, a former Leeds colleague. His intellect was as sharp as ever, despite battling the Parkinson's that shaped his last few years. Our condolences go to Janet and his two children. Anne Edwards: Writing – original draft.