How do we make decisions in the classroom? A thought process to break down the complexitiies of teaching: open.substack.com/pub/claireha...

When I’m feeling exhausted or demotivated I make my workspace as pretty as possible. Romanticising the writing process genuinely keeps me consistent when I don’t always want to be! #EdD #PhD #schoolleadership #edres

Aslan is on the move…

Will be on the sofa recovering for the rest of the morning.

Hearing yourself through your children is hilarious. We are having a big sort out of clothes etc. and I can hear my son saying “We don’t waste in this house” 😂😂😂

Brilliant read and the perfect gift!

1. A Year in Willerby. 12 stories from a haunted village. First edition run of 100 sold out but we're building a waiting list for edition two, which will be mostly the same with some interesting differences. Here's the link for the list. More detail in thread. www.welcometowillerby.co.uk/blank

First half term as a deputy head done! Love that my school still has these…

New book review klaxon! Recently I spent a long weekend in the curious village of @welcometowillerby.bsky.social. Here’s my review of “A Year In Willerby”. ko-fi.com/post/Book-Re...

I’m so happy and contented with my life, but ooooh if I could just have one more 2010 night out.

Teachers at the centre of educational research! I’ve made a few new connections on here lately so want to share what I’m working on and why it’s important… #EduSky #PhD

Another phenomenal story from Willerby. Always wishing for more time, but this definitely gave me pause…

Ha. Love this trend!

Very rare that we get to workout together! Perfect start to the day 💪

Jazzy set up for T&L briefing during show week!

4/100 copies left of the first edition of our book, A Year in Willerby. 13 uncanny stories bound with original lino cut art. Locally printed and from the village with a handwritten note. 🚫 AI. 🚫 Available on Amazon. We ship worldwide. www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...

February is @researchedbrum.bsky.social month! 🔬 Come and join us on 28th - tickets and speaker list here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researched... #rEDBrum #EduSky

Does anyone look cuter and cleaner than a toddler with fresh jammies after a bath with their wet hair scraped back?

Really REALLY couldn’t be bothered today, but routines beat motivation. Bags packed, lunches made, hair washed and blow dried so I’m all ready for the week!

Delighted to announce ResearchEd East Anglia. Join us at our lovely Mildenhall campus in June for a day of deep thought. Tickets now available!

Claire: It used to be just old songs I didn’t know that they’d re-do for adverts, but now it’s not older people songs… it’s songs I like. Husband: Claire, sit down. We need to talk.

Teaching out of subject this year. Learning so much as I pick up KS3 English and love that I have an excuse to read for work!

Feel like we are entering into “is it STILL January” season.

Hi #Edusky - it's time for my #Saturday3 and I thought I would focus on the nitty-gritty of school life this week. First, this thought-provoking piece from @claireharley.bsky.social on whether we do what we say we do... substack.com/home/post/p-...

Finished off the week being a guest on a podcast! Happy Friday everyone!

Writing with the cutest coffee in the world

Kids are entertained, the coffee is strong… time to write 💪

substack.com/@claireharle... Do we do what we say we do?

The fabulous Mike Ion is here! Definitely worth a follow for all things values driven educational leadership

Right I've written a blog. At least I think I have as this may not work: philsalisbury.wordpress.com/2026/01/09/r... It's pretty dull.

Fantastic day out in Cambridge with my mini besties. Museum and cafe hopping!

First week as a deputy head done! ✅ Such a fantastic week learning as many names as possible, getting to grips with new systems and walking laps around the school. Have had such a warm welcome and am more excited than ever!

Would anyone like a ticket to Teach Berkshire? Not able to go now so happy to give away

First day as a deputy! Brilliant whirlwind.

What shall I do in the next 24 hours to feel confident and ready for my new job?!

New year, new job! I’m starting a new role as deputy headteacher this term! Excited to take the next step up at a great local school 🙌

Met my 2025 reading goal 💪🙌

Not sure what’s going on, but I’ve had a huge burst of EdD productivity. Areas of literature are suddenly clicking in my head. Rewriting feels easier. 2,000 words added to my latest thesis draft. Love when this happens! Feels rare and exciting!

Awesome blog from Sam Crome about effective debriefing: samcrome.com/2025/12/29/h...

Don’t know about you, but my Christmas tree starting giving me the ick as soon as Boxing Day was over… She’s now safely back in the loft!

Now it’s Christmas! Happy holidays!

The sheer amount of effort that goes into making Christmas special in primary is amazing! Primary colleagues are unreal! Enjoy your break!

I broke up for Christmas on Thursday and 80% of my meals since have involved cheese.

Teacher salaries haven’t increased as much as average earnings. (Doctor lines are same). But I always wonder: how much of this is because of huge minimum wage increases bringing the average up?

Reasons I know I’m aging: 1. I notice and comment upon different types of birds 2. ⁠I like setting a table very nicely 3. ⁠I have saved videos in a folder labelled ‘gift wrapping ideas’

Holidays have started so of course I’m ill. Unsurprising after such a busy and emotional week. Proofreading and trash tv in bed!

I am trying out Substack - hoping it's straight forward! open.substack.com/pub/claireha...

I am trying out Substack - hoping it's straight forward! open.substack.com/pub/claireha...

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