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Small Schools. BIG Impact
Over the recent months, I’ve had the privilege of inspecting a number of small Church of England schools—many of them rooted in rural...

Claire Platt
May 9, 20251 min read


You're allowed to have a life: Reclaiming the person behind the profession
It’s an all-too-common story in education: a role that began as a vocation, full of purpose and promise, gradually stretches to fill...

Claire Platt
May 6, 20252 min read


Creating a culture that supports balance
We often talk about work-life balance as a personal responsibility – something we need to manage , protect , or prioritise . And while...

Claire Platt
May 6, 20252 min read


Protecting your evenings and weekends
In leadership, there’s always something else you could be doing. Another email to send, document to review, policy to tweak. The job...

Claire Platt
May 6, 20252 min read


Sharpening the Saw: Why Rest and Renewal Are Strategic Acts of Leadership
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , Stephen Covey’s Habit 7 – Sharpen the Saw – is often quoted, but too rarely lived. It’s a...

Claire Platt
May 6, 20254 min read


What makes a good CEO?
Last week, I had the privilege of being involved in the recruitment of a new CEO for the trust where I serve as a non-executive director....

Claire Platt
May 1, 20251 min read


Devon Women's Leadership Network
Are you a woman in a leadership role based in Devon or the surrounding area? I’ve just launched a private LinkedIn group especially for...

Claire Platt
Apr 24, 20251 min read
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