Claire Mainwaring
@teachermummy2.bsky.social
Head of History, NPQML, NPQSL, Masters in Education, and Doctorate student as well as being mummy and wife! My opinions are my own and not my employer.
Been a while but the 5am club has hit!! Up early to get started on the day, still snow on the ground so will see what the walk to school will be like!
#5am #Teachers
#5am #Teachers
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January 6, 2026 at 5:26 AM
As part of my Doctorate I am looking at the curriculums around the world and how it is taught. Interesting to see the similarities, the differences and the pressures on the systems that we are seeing over and over again. #doctorate #education #international #researchrocks
January 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
As part of my Doctorate I am looking at the curriculums around the world and how it is taught. Interesting to see the similarities, the differences and the pressures on the systems that we are seeing over and over again. #doctorate #education #international #researchrocks
Over the last year, I’ve reflected deeply on my work, my values, and the people I choose to learn alongside.
Change has started — slow, steady, and deliberate. More is coming.
If you’re a teacher, leader, or parent navigating learning with care — comment or follow along.
This space grows slowly.
Change has started — slow, steady, and deliberate. More is coming.
If you’re a teacher, leader, or parent navigating learning with care — comment or follow along.
This space grows slowly.
January 1, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Over the last year, I’ve reflected deeply on my work, my values, and the people I choose to learn alongside.
Change has started — slow, steady, and deliberate. More is coming.
If you’re a teacher, leader, or parent navigating learning with care — comment or follow along.
This space grows slowly.
Change has started — slow, steady, and deliberate. More is coming.
If you’re a teacher, leader, or parent navigating learning with care — comment or follow along.
This space grows slowly.
The last few months have been so hectic but was happy to have a break away with my girls and hubby for a good old London theatre trip!!
December 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The last few months have been so hectic but was happy to have a break away with my girls and hubby for a good old London theatre trip!!
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Easy to find us at the beautiful Listed Grade: II space, Friends Meeting House in Manchester. Speak to the amazing sponsors today, and take a seat ready for a day at #TTRHums 🥳
September 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Easy to find us at the beautiful Listed Grade: II space, Friends Meeting House in Manchester. Speak to the amazing sponsors today, and take a seat ready for a day at #TTRHums 🥳
POP UP LIVESTREAM! Watch Teachers Talk Humanities LIVE from Manchester on this link starting at 11am today. 20+ history, RS and Geography speakers to enjoy. The recording will be available on the same link as soon as the event ends. Register here! #ttrhums
Teachers Talk Humanities
FREE and Exclusive streaming of the TTR humanities event from Manchester LIVE. Recording for the event available on the same link as soon as it ends. Event schedule here:…
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September 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
POP UP LIVESTREAM! Watch Teachers Talk Humanities LIVE from Manchester on this link starting at 11am today. 20+ history, RS and Geography speakers to enjoy. The recording will be available on the same link as soon as the event ends. Register here! #ttrhums
Looking ahead: my doctorate research challenges me to think beyond the next lesson. Teaching is about long-term impact.
August 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Looking ahead: my doctorate research challenges me to think beyond the next lesson. Teaching is about long-term impact.
Sunday reflection: success this week looked like progress, patience, and laughter. Reset and recharge for the week ahead.
August 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Sunday reflection: success this week looked like progress, patience, and laughter. Reset and recharge for the week ahead.
Saturday morning: pancakes, giggles, and planning. Structure and spontaneity — the perfect weekend combo.
August 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Saturday morning: pancakes, giggles, and planning. Structure and spontaneity — the perfect weekend combo.
Reflection on leadership today: guiding children through challenges reminds me that confidence is built through small wins.
August 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Reflection on leadership today: guiding children through challenges reminds me that confidence is built through small wins.
Weekends are for catching your breath. Rest isn’t idleness — it’s preparation for the week ahead.
August 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Weekends are for catching your breath. Rest isn’t idleness — it’s preparation for the week ahead.
Evening walk with the girls — conversations about fairness, kindness, and laughter. Family mirrors classroom learning more often than we think.
August 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Evening walk with the girls — conversations about fairness, kindness, and laughter. Family mirrors classroom learning more often than we think.
Professional growth is rarely linear. My doctorate + curriculum work + other responsibilities sometimes feel like separate worlds… but together, they make me stronger.
August 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Professional growth is rarely linear. My doctorate + curriculum work + other responsibilities sometimes feel like separate worlds… but together, they make me stronger.
Friday gratitude ✨. This week was full, challenging, and joyful — teaching, parenting, and leading all intertwined.
August 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Friday gratitude ✨. This week was full, challenging, and joyful — teaching, parenting, and leading all intertwined.
Tonight’s swimming session reminded me: determination shines in every lane. Small victories are everywhere.
August 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Tonight’s swimming session reminded me: determination shines in every lane. Small victories are everywhere.
Curriculum conversations matter most when they connect content to children’s lives. Today I’m thinking about the “why” behind every lesson.
August 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Curriculum conversations matter most when they connect content to children’s lives. Today I’m thinking about the “why” behind every lesson.
Reminder: saying no can be as powerful as saying yes. Protecting your time protects your impact.
August 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Reminder: saying no can be as powerful as saying yes. Protecting your time protects your impact.
Family baking experiment 🍰 — sometimes chaos and flour make the best memories. Balance in action.
August 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Family baking experiment 🍰 — sometimes chaos and flour make the best memories. Balance in action.
CPD isn’t just courses or reading. It’s reflection, collaboration, and the courage to evolve. How am I growing this week?
August 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
CPD isn’t just courses or reading. It’s reflection, collaboration, and the courage to evolve. How am I growing this week?
Midweek pause ☕️. Progress isn’t always visible immediately, but the habits we build today lay the foundation for tomorrow.
August 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Midweek pause ☕️. Progress isn’t always visible immediately, but the habits we build today lay the foundation for tomorrow.
Afternoon tea with the girls led to a debate on weekend plans — small family moments, big memories.
August 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Afternoon tea with the girls led to a debate on weekend plans — small family moments, big memories.
Classrooms thrive when questions are welcomed. “Why does this matter?” isn’t defiance — it’s learning in progress.
August 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Classrooms thrive when questions are welcomed. “Why does this matter?” isn’t defiance — it’s learning in progress.
Leadership reminder: the best guidance often comes from listening. Today I’m making space for voices that need to be heard.
August 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Leadership reminder: the best guidance often comes from listening. Today I’m making space for voices that need to be heard.
Evening reflection: bedtime stories turned into a chat about courage. Children often teach us more about resilience than we realise.
August 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Evening reflection: bedtime stories turned into a chat about courage. Children often teach us more about resilience than we realise.
Assessment isn’t just about results — it’s a window into learning. Today I’m thinking about how to design tasks that value curiosity as much as correctness.
August 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Assessment isn’t just about results — it’s a window into learning. Today I’m thinking about how to design tasks that value curiosity as much as correctness.