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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


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 26, 20242 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 25, 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 19, 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 13, 20241 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...
Claire Platt
Jul 5, 20242 min read

Back to Business...
I posted a while ago about the challenges and the delights of fostering two litters of kittens, along with their nursing mothers. Whilst...
Claire Platt
May 21, 20241 min read

Excellence is a Habit
Whilst this OFSTED judgement is certainly very pleasing and justified, I am so much prouder of the transformational journey that the...
Claire Platt
May 16, 20242 min read


New Hair Day!
It is so important to look after yourself as a busy leader. When you are juggling priorities, rushing from one meeting to another and...
Claire Platt
Mar 12, 20241 min read


My learning about coaching
I am currently immersed in writing an essay as part of my work towards a coaching qualification awarded by EMCC UK (EMCC Practitioner...
Claire Platt
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Yoga Challenge
I am proud of myself today. For the first time ever I have completed a 30 days of Yoga challenge. While I have dabbled with yoga in the...
Claire Platt
Feb 7, 20241 min read


About Me
In September 2023, I took the huge step of leaving behind more than 30 years of continuous employment in education to start the journey...
Claire Platt
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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