Claire Harley
@claireharley.bsky.social
I’m a senior leader/history teacher in the East Midlands and part-time EdD student. Currently on mat leave so probably posting from soft play.
Can we bridge the gap between research and practice?
I blog here: www.researchtoclassroom.com
Typo Queen
Can we bridge the gap between research and practice?
I blog here: www.researchtoclassroom.com
Typo Queen
MTPT coaching always comes around just when I need it!
Busy day on the gate, on call and teaching ending with time to pause and reflect is just what’s needed!
Busy day on the gate, on call and teaching ending with time to pause and reflect is just what’s needed!
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
MTPT coaching always comes around just when I need it!
Busy day on the gate, on call and teaching ending with time to pause and reflect is just what’s needed!
Busy day on the gate, on call and teaching ending with time to pause and reflect is just what’s needed!
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A Camden primary school has been running parent absent awareness courses for two years - and says attendance has improved for 75% of participants
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-school-r...
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-school-r...
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A Camden primary school has been running parent absent awareness courses for two years - and says attendance has improved for 75% of participants
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-school-r...
schoolsweek.co.uk/the-school-r...
The pressure to take drugs as a teenager was really overhyped, but it has NOTHING on the pressure to eat 100g of protein daily in my 30s.
November 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The pressure to take drugs as a teenager was really overhyped, but it has NOTHING on the pressure to eat 100g of protein daily in my 30s.
Best lunch there is. I won’t debate this.
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Best lunch there is. I won’t debate this.
Going swimming in November is to be too many temperatures in too short a time period.
November 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Going swimming in November is to be too many temperatures in too short a time period.
I don’t even care that it’s November.
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I don’t even care that it’s November.
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Want to keep this going as I love hearing about the week’s successes!
My Ta Da List:
1. EdD analysis is going well
2. Meeting with my supervisor
3. Went to the gym (trickier now I’m back at work)
4. Some small wins at work
5. Caught up with friends even though life is hectic
What’s yours?!
My Ta Da List:
1. EdD analysis is going well
2. Meeting with my supervisor
3. Went to the gym (trickier now I’m back at work)
4. Some small wins at work
5. Caught up with friends even though life is hectic
What’s yours?!
What’s on your ‘ta da’ list for this week?!
I have:
1. Been working on a book chapter
2. Done some more data analysis
3. Cleared the kitchen table (no joke, it was horrific!)
4. Presented to SLT on the work we’ve done so far this year for careers
I have:
1. Been working on a book chapter
2. Done some more data analysis
3. Cleared the kitchen table (no joke, it was horrific!)
4. Presented to SLT on the work we’ve done so far this year for careers
Feeling a little tired and Novembery (yes that’s a word), please share your ‘ta da’ list with me!
Like a to-do list, but the opposite! Sharing what you’ve achieved this week!
I have:
1. Sent off an article
2. Prioritised a poorly baba
3. Analysed EdD data
4. Worked with our vocational kids
Like a to-do list, but the opposite! Sharing what you’ve achieved this week!
I have:
1. Sent off an article
2. Prioritised a poorly baba
3. Analysed EdD data
4. Worked with our vocational kids
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Want to keep this going as I love hearing about the week’s successes!
My Ta Da List:
1. EdD analysis is going well
2. Meeting with my supervisor
3. Went to the gym (trickier now I’m back at work)
4. Some small wins at work
5. Caught up with friends even though life is hectic
What’s yours?!
My Ta Da List:
1. EdD analysis is going well
2. Meeting with my supervisor
3. Went to the gym (trickier now I’m back at work)
4. Some small wins at work
5. Caught up with friends even though life is hectic
What’s yours?!
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Who is going to this? 🙂
Save the date: Saturday 31st January 2026.
Location: The Wren School, Reading.
Location: The Wren School, Reading.
November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Who is going to this? 🙂
Absolutely brilliant blog from @leedon1982.bsky.social about the importance of means of participation and meeting the needs of all learners. Feels like one of those ‘must read’ pieces in the conversation about SEND provision.
I’ve written my first post on Substack. It’s about ‘meeting the needs of pupils with SEND’.
(Well, it is & it isn’t):
open.substack.com/pub/ldonaghy...
(Well, it is & it isn’t):
open.substack.com/pub/ldonaghy...
open.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Absolutely brilliant blog from @leedon1982.bsky.social about the importance of means of participation and meeting the needs of all learners. Feels like one of those ‘must read’ pieces in the conversation about SEND provision.
Reposted by Claire Harley
I'm becoming really worried about our SENCOs.
I think their job is becoming systemically impossible.
They're being ground down by impossible workloads and now huge numbers of complaints, which makes it all but impossible for them to be strategic.
I'm worried we're going to lose them,
I think their job is becoming systemically impossible.
They're being ground down by impossible workloads and now huge numbers of complaints, which makes it all but impossible for them to be strategic.
I'm worried we're going to lose them,
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I'm becoming really worried about our SENCOs.
I think their job is becoming systemically impossible.
They're being ground down by impossible workloads and now huge numbers of complaints, which makes it all but impossible for them to be strategic.
I'm worried we're going to lose them,
I think their job is becoming systemically impossible.
They're being ground down by impossible workloads and now huge numbers of complaints, which makes it all but impossible for them to be strategic.
I'm worried we're going to lose them,
Who is going to this? 🙂
Save the date: Saturday 31st January 2026.
Location: The Wren School, Reading.
Location: The Wren School, Reading.
November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Who is going to this? 🙂
Reposted by Claire Harley
Please share with anyone who may be interested? Thanks!
Aspiring to headship in the independent sector? This online course, from @isaschools.org.uk, is really good value - £60 for one session, & £110 for both sessions. Open to aspiring heads within & beyond ISA: 9.30-11.45am on 28.11.25 & on 5.12.25. www.isaschools.org.uk/event-calend...
[SLP] Leadership: Aspiring to Headship (Part 1)
www.isaschools.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Please share with anyone who may be interested? Thanks!
How much does your school charge parents for photos?
Is £11 for one 5x7 picture standard?
Is £11 for one 5x7 picture standard?
November 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
How much does your school charge parents for photos?
Is £11 for one 5x7 picture standard?
Is £11 for one 5x7 picture standard?
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I have:
1. Given feedback to 6 amazing ECTs on their teaching
2. Seen the impact of previous feedback I’ve given to a 7th
3. Been to the gym 3 times & played 5 a side twice
4. Helped my daughter bake cup cakes for Children in Need
1. Given feedback to 6 amazing ECTs on their teaching
2. Seen the impact of previous feedback I’ve given to a 7th
3. Been to the gym 3 times & played 5 a side twice
4. Helped my daughter bake cup cakes for Children in Need
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I have:
1. Given feedback to 6 amazing ECTs on their teaching
2. Seen the impact of previous feedback I’ve given to a 7th
3. Been to the gym 3 times & played 5 a side twice
4. Helped my daughter bake cup cakes for Children in Need
1. Given feedback to 6 amazing ECTs on their teaching
2. Seen the impact of previous feedback I’ve given to a 7th
3. Been to the gym 3 times & played 5 a side twice
4. Helped my daughter bake cup cakes for Children in Need
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I have 1) Presented my research to the LA Leadership Briefing 2) Had a successful supervision meeting which has really given me a way forward 3) Had my hair cut and I'm pleased with how it looks - Ta Da!!
November 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I have 1) Presented my research to the LA Leadership Briefing 2) Had a successful supervision meeting which has really given me a way forward 3) Had my hair cut and I'm pleased with how it looks - Ta Da!!
What’s on your ‘ta da’ list for this week?!
I have:
1. Been working on a book chapter
2. Done some more data analysis
3. Cleared the kitchen table (no joke, it was horrific!)
4. Presented to SLT on the work we’ve done so far this year for careers
I have:
1. Been working on a book chapter
2. Done some more data analysis
3. Cleared the kitchen table (no joke, it was horrific!)
4. Presented to SLT on the work we’ve done so far this year for careers
Feeling a little tired and Novembery (yes that’s a word), please share your ‘ta da’ list with me!
Like a to-do list, but the opposite! Sharing what you’ve achieved this week!
I have:
1. Sent off an article
2. Prioritised a poorly baba
3. Analysed EdD data
4. Worked with our vocational kids
Like a to-do list, but the opposite! Sharing what you’ve achieved this week!
I have:
1. Sent off an article
2. Prioritised a poorly baba
3. Analysed EdD data
4. Worked with our vocational kids
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
What’s on your ‘ta da’ list for this week?!
I have:
1. Been working on a book chapter
2. Done some more data analysis
3. Cleared the kitchen table (no joke, it was horrific!)
4. Presented to SLT on the work we’ve done so far this year for careers
I have:
1. Been working on a book chapter
2. Done some more data analysis
3. Cleared the kitchen table (no joke, it was horrific!)
4. Presented to SLT on the work we’ve done so far this year for careers
Internet, please help. I am looking for a *very* specific notebook.
It needs to be:
1. A4
2. Numbered pages
3. Soft cover so it will sit nicely in an leather cover
Can’t find it through google but think I’ve built up enough similarly minded stationary nerds on here that you may be able to help!
It needs to be:
1. A4
2. Numbered pages
3. Soft cover so it will sit nicely in an leather cover
Can’t find it through google but think I’ve built up enough similarly minded stationary nerds on here that you may be able to help!
November 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Internet, please help. I am looking for a *very* specific notebook.
It needs to be:
1. A4
2. Numbered pages
3. Soft cover so it will sit nicely in an leather cover
Can’t find it through google but think I’ve built up enough similarly minded stationary nerds on here that you may be able to help!
It needs to be:
1. A4
2. Numbered pages
3. Soft cover so it will sit nicely in an leather cover
Can’t find it through google but think I’ve built up enough similarly minded stationary nerds on here that you may be able to help!
Washing is on.
Research is researching.
Coffee is brewing.
I love Fridays!
Research is researching.
Coffee is brewing.
I love Fridays!
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Washing is on.
Research is researching.
Coffee is brewing.
I love Fridays!
Research is researching.
Coffee is brewing.
I love Fridays!
Can’t make nice bread without sharing it with the internet, right?
November 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Can’t make nice bread without sharing it with the internet, right?
Why is it that the jobs you think will take forever and you don’t do, but obsess over… take like 5 minutes?
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Why is it that the jobs you think will take forever and you don’t do, but obsess over… take like 5 minutes?
Feeling a little tired and Novembery (yes that’s a word), please share your ‘ta da’ list with me!
Like a to-do list, but the opposite! Sharing what you’ve achieved this week!
I have:
1. Sent off an article
2. Prioritised a poorly baba
3. Analysed EdD data
4. Worked with our vocational kids
Like a to-do list, but the opposite! Sharing what you’ve achieved this week!
I have:
1. Sent off an article
2. Prioritised a poorly baba
3. Analysed EdD data
4. Worked with our vocational kids
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Feeling a little tired and Novembery (yes that’s a word), please share your ‘ta da’ list with me!
Like a to-do list, but the opposite! Sharing what you’ve achieved this week!
I have:
1. Sent off an article
2. Prioritised a poorly baba
3. Analysed EdD data
4. Worked with our vocational kids
Like a to-do list, but the opposite! Sharing what you’ve achieved this week!
I have:
1. Sent off an article
2. Prioritised a poorly baba
3. Analysed EdD data
4. Worked with our vocational kids
Poorly baby, but good book and hopefully a productive, long nap time 🤞
November 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Poorly baby, but good book and hopefully a productive, long nap time 🤞
Committing to going to the gym regularly now I’m back at work. Physical recovery and falling in love with exercise has been a massive part of my maternity leave to want to keep the momentum going.
Workout done, hair oil in and ready for a turmeric tea at home!
Workout done, hair oil in and ready for a turmeric tea at home!
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Committing to going to the gym regularly now I’m back at work. Physical recovery and falling in love with exercise has been a massive part of my maternity leave to want to keep the momentum going.
Workout done, hair oil in and ready for a turmeric tea at home!
Workout done, hair oil in and ready for a turmeric tea at home!
Don’t want to brag, but I’m a millennial and I just made a big purchase on my phone, not my laptop.
November 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Don’t want to brag, but I’m a millennial and I just made a big purchase on my phone, not my laptop.