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Claire Platt
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Connection
Happy new year! With the Christmas holidays behind us, I hope that you are rested, invigorated and inspired to return to your...
Claire Platt
Dec 13, 20241 min read
Step outside of your comfort zone!
🤔 When did you last step outside of your comfort zone? Just a reminder that success and rewards sit outside of the comfort zone. If you...
Claire Platt
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Change
🤔 Do you ever wonder about whether you are bringing about the change you want to see quickly enough? I spend a lot of time thinking...
Claire Platt
Dec 5, 20241 min read
Email Newsletter
🎉 I’m launching a new email newsletter in the new year. I'd love you to join me! 🎉 👉 To subscribe click http://eepurl.com/i5nHIg ...
Claire Platt
Dec 5, 20241 min read
I'm joining the board!
I’m delighted to announce that I’m joining the trust board of St Christopher’s Multi-Academy Trust as a non-executive director....
Claire Platt
Nov 22, 20241 min read
Another podcast recorded - how to avoid burnout
Interesting morning recording a podcast episode with Rowena Hicks . We discuss how to avoid burnout for teachers and leaders in...
Claire Platt
Nov 10, 20241 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
🐈 National Cat Day 🐈
It was National Cat Day recently. Here is a post I published that day. I am an unapologetic childless cat lady. Regardless of the...
Claire Platt
Oct 25, 20242 min read
National Mentoring Day - 23rd October 2024
As it’s National Mentoring Day, a big shout out today to all those who mentor! I have recently been reminded about how useful mentorship...
Claire Platt
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Menopause and me
I am a menopausal woman. Are you? As it’s currently Menopause Awareness Month, I thought I would share my menopause story. To be honest,...
Claire Platt
Oct 20, 20241 min read
My first video!
This is a cringe moment for me, as I don't particularly like seeing myself on camera. But I'm doing a digital marketing course with ...
Claire Platt
Sep 23, 20241 min read
Governance day
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the Academies for Character and Excellence Governance day. Over 100 local governors (soon...
Claire Platt
Sep 23, 20241 min read
Birthday reads
It was my birthday last week, and I received these fabulous books. I’m so excited to read them. I’ve owned a couple of them as ebooks for...
Claire Platt
Aug 28, 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
Jul 26, 20242 min read
What you might not know about me…
😊 Family is really important to me. Although, sadly, both my parents have passed away, I have two brothers. I have a large extended...
Claire Platt
Jul 25, 20241 min read
A visit to 'Escher in the Palace' museum
Yesterday we visit the "Escher in the Palace" museum in The Hague, Holland. I've long been fascinated in Escher's work, since I first...
Claire Platt
Jul 19, 20241 min read
A visit to Kinderdijk
My working holiday continues with beautiful weather yesterday. 🌞 We had a lovely visit to Kinderdijk in Holland today – a UNESCO...
Claire Platt
Jul 13, 20241 min read
Day off in Dunkirk
I am currently enroute to Holland. My husband and I enjoy travelling, so we have joined a house-sitting website. We have been lucky...
Claire Platt
Jul 5, 20242 min read
How I've been spending my time...
Goodness, it’s been a busy few weeks! In the last couple of weeks I’ve been doing the following: 👩🏫 Coaching: I’ve had the pleasure...
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