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Recruitment and Retention: Time for a Change
I've just enjoyed a catch up with a dear friend of mine, a CEO of a multi-academy trust. Over lunch we discussed the very real...

Claire Platt
Sep 1, 20242 min read


Work life balance
Have you ever been guilty of putting your job first ahead of your loved ones? I have. As a Headteacher and trust leader, there were...

Claire Platt
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Start of term nerves?
The start of term is an interesting time - it's both exciting and full of potential, but also it can feel nerve-wracking or even...

Claire Platt
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Leadership Lessons #3
How much of your beliefs and leadership behaviours stem from your own experience? This is my third leadership lesson reflecting on my...

Claire Platt
Aug 27, 20244 min read


Leadership Lesson #1
🤔 How many of your beliefs about leadership stem from your own experience? It’s amazing how much I have learnt about leadership from...

Claire Platt
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Leadership Lesson #2
How much of your beliefs and leadership behaviours stem from your own experience? This is my second leadership lesson reflecting on my...

Claire Platt
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Preparing for your first headship?
I’m seeing a few posts on social media from folks gearing up for their first headship in September. I have supported a number of primary...

Claire Platt
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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