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Saying no
🤔 Do you sometimes struggle to say no? I work with a few clients who struggle to say no. They suffer from being people pleasers, to be...

Claire Platt
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Teacher Retention
It was good to hear from Bridget Phillipson at the Confederation of School Trusts  conference last week, promising 6500 new teachers...

Claire Platt
Nov 16, 20242 min read


💡 Seeking clarity and prioritising 💡Â
I worked with a trust senior leader recently, let’s call her Zoe.   She was juggling a number of different priorities, all of which were...

Claire Platt
Nov 16, 20242 min read


How Leaders Create a Sense of Purpose and Belonging
🤔 Do you feel like you belong in school? How about your pupils? 🤔 Are you made to feel like a valued part of the team? 🤔 Leaders, how...

Claire Platt
Nov 10, 20242 min read


Catch up with a colleague
It was so lovely to catch up with a long time colleague Diane Hatherley yesterday. Di and I have known each other for more than 25 years....

Claire Platt
Nov 10, 20241 min read


Video podcast
🎦 I did it! 🎦 Whilst I was initially extremely nervous, I recorded a podcast episode with Nathan Ruston  last Friday. I happened to...

Claire Platt
Nov 10, 20241 min read


Teacher Retention: Building Stronger Connections with your Team
Effective leadership is key to improving teacher retention and satisfaction in schools. Today, I discuss the critical role of building...

Claire Platt
Nov 10, 20241 min read
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