Marie-Claire
@marieclaireb.bsky.social
Marie-Claire Bretherton FCCT // Deputy CEO Waterton Academy Trust // Co-author of ‘Imperfect Leadership In Action’ // #AmbitiousForChildren
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So delighted to have been involved in developing this with the wonderful @marieclaireb.bsky.social and @maggiefarrar.bsky.social
We’ve captured the key insights from May’s #LeadershipMindset events in a new think piece.
Explore the Victim, Hero & Imperfect mindsets – and how leaders can shift with purpose, hope & compassion.
📄 Read it here: shorturl.at/1tHH3
@stevemunby.bsky.social @maggiefarrar.bsky.social
Explore the Victim, Hero & Imperfect mindsets – and how leaders can shift with purpose, hope & compassion.
📄 Read it here: shorturl.at/1tHH3
@stevemunby.bsky.social @maggiefarrar.bsky.social
Leadership Mindset Think Piece May 2025.pdf
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July 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
So delighted to have been involved in developing this with the wonderful @marieclaireb.bsky.social and @maggiefarrar.bsky.social
We’ve captured the key insights from May’s #LeadershipMindset events in a new think piece.
Explore the Victim, Hero & Imperfect mindsets – and how leaders can shift with purpose, hope & compassion.
📄 Read it here: shorturl.at/1tHH3
@stevemunby.bsky.social @maggiefarrar.bsky.social
Explore the Victim, Hero & Imperfect mindsets – and how leaders can shift with purpose, hope & compassion.
📄 Read it here: shorturl.at/1tHH3
@stevemunby.bsky.social @maggiefarrar.bsky.social
Leadership Mindset Think Piece May 2025.pdf
shorturl.at
July 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We’ve captured the key insights from May’s #LeadershipMindset events in a new think piece.
Explore the Victim, Hero & Imperfect mindsets – and how leaders can shift with purpose, hope & compassion.
📄 Read it here: shorturl.at/1tHH3
@stevemunby.bsky.social @maggiefarrar.bsky.social
Explore the Victim, Hero & Imperfect mindsets – and how leaders can shift with purpose, hope & compassion.
📄 Read it here: shorturl.at/1tHH3
@stevemunby.bsky.social @maggiefarrar.bsky.social
Today marked the inaugural meeting of the Waterton Teachers' Council – a dynamic group of passionate educators committed to driving change, sharing research, & championing the transformative power of teachers to make all the difference for our children #TeacherLeadership @laurennicoll.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Today marked the inaugural meeting of the Waterton Teachers' Council – a dynamic group of passionate educators committed to driving change, sharing research, & championing the transformative power of teachers to make all the difference for our children #TeacherLeadership @laurennicoll.bsky.social
Our very own @laurennicoll.bsky.social sharing the @watertontrust.bsky.social People Strategy and how we aim to develop our wonderful workforce! @davedickinson.bsky.social 👏
March 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our very own @laurennicoll.bsky.social sharing the @watertontrust.bsky.social People Strategy and how we aim to develop our wonderful workforce! @davedickinson.bsky.social 👏
✨ Leadership Mindset Events ✨
As system leaders, leading in turbulent times, how do we lead with presence, resilience, and authenticity?
Join @steve_munby, Maggie Farrar & me for a unique, interactive event exploring the leadership mindset needed today.
Register now: web.cvent.com/event/32e41678…
As system leaders, leading in turbulent times, how do we lead with presence, resilience, and authenticity?
Join @steve_munby, Maggie Farrar & me for a unique, interactive event exploring the leadership mindset needed today.
Register now: web.cvent.com/event/32e41678…
March 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
✨ Leadership Mindset Events ✨
As system leaders, leading in turbulent times, how do we lead with presence, resilience, and authenticity?
Join @steve_munby, Maggie Farrar & me for a unique, interactive event exploring the leadership mindset needed today.
Register now: web.cvent.com/event/32e41678…
As system leaders, leading in turbulent times, how do we lead with presence, resilience, and authenticity?
Join @steve_munby, Maggie Farrar & me for a unique, interactive event exploring the leadership mindset needed today.
Register now: web.cvent.com/event/32e41678…
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What impact does your leadership mindset to your ability to lead well? I share my thoughts here and if you want to join me, @marieclaireb.bsky.social & @stevemunby.bsky.social exploring it further at 2 events find out more here:
web.cvent.com/event/0afaf4...
We'd love to see you there!
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We'd love to see you there!
March 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
What impact does your leadership mindset to your ability to lead well? I share my thoughts here and if you want to join me, @marieclaireb.bsky.social & @stevemunby.bsky.social exploring it further at 2 events find out more here:
web.cvent.com/event/0afaf4...
We'd love to see you there!
web.cvent.com/event/0afaf4...
We'd love to see you there!
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Calling all thoughtful school system leaders! These one day events in London & Manchester - facilitated by @maggiefarrar.bsky.social @stevemunby.bsky.social & @marieclaireb.bsky.social - look like a fabulous opportunity to step back & reflect on your 'why'! web.cvent.com/event/0afaf4...
Leadership Mindset - Manchester. Online registration by Cvent
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March 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Calling all thoughtful school system leaders! These one day events in London & Manchester - facilitated by @maggiefarrar.bsky.social @stevemunby.bsky.social & @marieclaireb.bsky.social - look like a fabulous opportunity to step back & reflect on your 'why'! web.cvent.com/event/0afaf4...
Kings Meadow Academy is a wonderful school! As Deputy Headteacher here you can make meaningful difference every day! 👇 Come and take a look…
(Also @watertontrust.bsky.social is a fabulous Trust to work in ⭐ with a thriving Deputy Heads network and great CPD you’ll thrive!) Please RT!!
(Also @watertontrust.bsky.social is a fabulous Trust to work in ⭐ with a thriving Deputy Heads network and great CPD you’ll thrive!) Please RT!!
💼Exciting Leadership Opportunity
📢King's Meadow Academy is seeking an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our team
💡If you're a passionate leader committed to excellence in education, we want to hear from you!
🗺️Visits from prospective candidates welcome
🔗Apply today: mynewterm.com/jobs/146034/...
📢King's Meadow Academy is seeking an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our team
💡If you're a passionate leader committed to excellence in education, we want to hear from you!
🗺️Visits from prospective candidates welcome
🔗Apply today: mynewterm.com/jobs/146034/...
March 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Kings Meadow Academy is a wonderful school! As Deputy Headteacher here you can make meaningful difference every day! 👇 Come and take a look…
(Also @watertontrust.bsky.social is a fabulous Trust to work in ⭐ with a thriving Deputy Heads network and great CPD you’ll thrive!) Please RT!!
(Also @watertontrust.bsky.social is a fabulous Trust to work in ⭐ with a thriving Deputy Heads network and great CPD you’ll thrive!) Please RT!!
We’d love you to join us at a Leadership Mindset Event in May!
Privileged to be working with these two legends👇 @stevemunby.bsky.social and @maggiefarrar.bsky.social 👇
More information here: web.cvent.com/event/0afaf4... Please feel free to share!
Privileged to be working with these two legends👇 @stevemunby.bsky.social and @maggiefarrar.bsky.social 👇
More information here: web.cvent.com/event/0afaf4... Please feel free to share!
February 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We’d love you to join us at a Leadership Mindset Event in May!
Privileged to be working with these two legends👇 @stevemunby.bsky.social and @maggiefarrar.bsky.social 👇
More information here: web.cvent.com/event/0afaf4... Please feel free to share!
Privileged to be working with these two legends👇 @stevemunby.bsky.social and @maggiefarrar.bsky.social 👇
More information here: web.cvent.com/event/0afaf4... Please feel free to share!
Dropped my boy back at uni yesterday, after a glorious long end of semester break. (Tell me it gets easier!)
January 27, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Dropped my boy back at uni yesterday, after a glorious long end of semester break. (Tell me it gets easier!)
🌟 Opportunity! 🌟Crofton Infants is recruiting a Head of School! This is a fabulous school, led by an inspirational Executive Headteacher.
If you’re ready to make a positive difference for children and join our amazing team at @watertontrust.bsky.social , apply now:
👉 mynewterm.com/jobs/142493/ED…
If you’re ready to make a positive difference for children and join our amazing team at @watertontrust.bsky.social , apply now:
👉 mynewterm.com/jobs/142493/ED…
January 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🌟 Opportunity! 🌟Crofton Infants is recruiting a Head of School! This is a fabulous school, led by an inspirational Executive Headteacher.
If you’re ready to make a positive difference for children and join our amazing team at @watertontrust.bsky.social , apply now:
👉 mynewterm.com/jobs/142493/ED…
If you’re ready to make a positive difference for children and join our amazing team at @watertontrust.bsky.social , apply now:
👉 mynewterm.com/jobs/142493/ED…
Beneath Donegal's restless skies, where dear Errigal endures.
A ribbon of light pierces the cloud - no fleeting rainbow,
but a beacon,
a hymn of becoming,
carrying the weight of promise toward the new year ahead.
#LookingTo2025
A ribbon of light pierces the cloud - no fleeting rainbow,
but a beacon,
a hymn of becoming,
carrying the weight of promise toward the new year ahead.
#LookingTo2025
December 29, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Beneath Donegal's restless skies, where dear Errigal endures.
A ribbon of light pierces the cloud - no fleeting rainbow,
but a beacon,
a hymn of becoming,
carrying the weight of promise toward the new year ahead.
#LookingTo2025
A ribbon of light pierces the cloud - no fleeting rainbow,
but a beacon,
a hymn of becoming,
carrying the weight of promise toward the new year ahead.
#LookingTo2025
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Take a look at The Waterton Academy Trust Annual Report 23-24. What an incredible Trust to be part. So much to celebrate 🎉⬇️
🎉 The Waterton Academy Trust Annual Report 23-24 is here! Celebrating 10 years of growth, outstanding pupil outcomes, inspiring Ofsted results, and incredible achievements across our schools. 🌟#WatertonProud @dr-stefguene.bsky.social www.watertonacademytrust.org/2024/12/13/p...
Presenting our Annual Report for Stakeholders 2023-24 - Waterton Academy Trust
We are thrilled to announce that the Waterton Academy Trust Annual Report for Stakeholders 2023-2024 has now been published. This comprehensive report
www.watertonacademytrust.org
December 18, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Take a look at The Waterton Academy Trust Annual Report 23-24. What an incredible Trust to be part. So much to celebrate 🎉⬇️
Thank you to everyone in the Waterton community for your unwavering commitment & dedication over the past decade. 👏And a special shout out 📣 to Dave Dickinson OBE- without him none of this would have happened! ⭐ Here’s to continuing to make ‘success a shared experience’ 💙 link below👇
🎉 The Waterton Academy Trust Annual Report 23-24 is here! Celebrating 10 years of growth, outstanding pupil outcomes, inspiring Ofsted results, and incredible achievements across our schools. 🌟#WatertonProud @dr-stefguene.bsky.social www.watertonacademytrust.org/2024/12/13/p...
Presenting our Annual Report for Stakeholders 2023-24 - Waterton Academy Trust
We are thrilled to announce that the Waterton Academy Trust Annual Report for Stakeholders 2023-2024 has now been published. This comprehensive report
www.watertonacademytrust.org
December 14, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Thank you to everyone in the Waterton community for your unwavering commitment & dedication over the past decade. 👏And a special shout out 📣 to Dave Dickinson OBE- without him none of this would have happened! ⭐ Here’s to continuing to make ‘success a shared experience’ 💙 link below👇
🎉 The Waterton Academy Trust Annual Report 23-24 is here! Celebrating 10 years of growth, outstanding pupil outcomes, inspiring Ofsted results, and incredible achievements across our schools. 🌟#WatertonProud @dr-stefguene.bsky.social www.watertonacademytrust.org/2024/12/13/p...
Presenting our Annual Report for Stakeholders 2023-24 - Waterton Academy Trust
We are thrilled to announce that the Waterton Academy Trust Annual Report for Stakeholders 2023-2024 has now been published. This comprehensive report
www.watertonacademytrust.org
December 13, 2024 at 7:24 PM
🎉 The Waterton Academy Trust Annual Report 23-24 is here! Celebrating 10 years of growth, outstanding pupil outcomes, inspiring Ofsted results, and incredible achievements across our schools. 🌟#WatertonProud @dr-stefguene.bsky.social www.watertonacademytrust.org/2024/12/13/p...
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It was my privilege and a real pleasure to chair the Waterton Academy Trust AGM on behalf of the trust’s members this evening. It was especially great to hear @marieclaireb.bsky.social present the annual Stakeholder Report - an inspirational celebration of an extraordinary organisation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 11, 2024 at 10:31 PM
It was my privilege and a real pleasure to chair the Waterton Academy Trust AGM on behalf of the trust’s members this evening. It was especially great to hear @marieclaireb.bsky.social present the annual Stakeholder Report - an inspirational celebration of an extraordinary organisation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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What drains you & what sustains you in your leadership? Pls complete this UK Sustainable School Leadership survey to tell us your experiences. Part of a big & important 3-year study by @patthomson.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social Mike Collins & me! Pls RT
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UK Sustainable School Leadership Survey 2024
This survey focuses on your experiences of, and views on, contemporary school leadership. This includes questions relating to your professional role and identity, wellbeing, and career experiences an...
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November 19, 2024 at 8:04 PM
What drains you & what sustains you in your leadership? Pls complete this UK Sustainable School Leadership survey to tell us your experiences. Part of a big & important 3-year study by @patthomson.bsky.social @twperry1.bsky.social Mike Collins & me! Pls RT
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Today has been a wonderful day of learning together, shared with colleagues and friends. Schools as centres of hope, led by compassionate leaders. Thank you to the inspiring contributors @carolinelucas.bsky.social Tegwen Ellis, Frankie Maratos, Steve Elliot, Maggie Farrar @alisonpeacock.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Today has been a wonderful day of learning together, shared with colleagues and friends. Schools as centres of hope, led by compassionate leaders. Thank you to the inspiring contributors @carolinelucas.bsky.social Tegwen Ellis, Frankie Maratos, Steve Elliot, Maggie Farrar @alisonpeacock.bsky.social
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What a great day! Thank you so much to Maggie Farrar @johnwestwell.bsky.social @marieclaireb.bsky.social Positivity all the way in celebration of our fantastic colleagues in schools & colleges
Travelling to Birmingham to learn more about Compassionate Leadership @collegeofteaching.bsky.social
a sign that says women will lead on a green and blue background
ALT: a sign that says women will lead on a green and blue background
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November 22, 2024 at 3:49 PM
What a great day! Thank you so much to Maggie Farrar @johnwestwell.bsky.social @marieclaireb.bsky.social Positivity all the way in celebration of our fantastic colleagues in schools & colleges
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This little pop-up snippet from the article is also pretty cool!
August 22, 2024 at 8:17 AM
This little pop-up snippet from the article is also pretty cool!
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Hugely grateful for a superb visit to Waterton Trust to meet with Lauren Thresh and to visit the brilliant team at Newstead Academy with @nataliepacker.bsky.social and Jane Jones @marieclaireb.bsky.social
September 26, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Hugely grateful for a superb visit to Waterton Trust to meet with Lauren Thresh and to visit the brilliant team at Newstead Academy with @nataliepacker.bsky.social and Jane Jones @marieclaireb.bsky.social
Love this! Compared with people at low-trust companies, people at high-trust companies report 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, and 40% less burnout.
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The Neuroscience of Trust
Managers have tried various strategies and perks to boost employee engagement—all with little impact on long-term retention and performance. But now, neuroscience offers some answers. Through his rese...
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August 21, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Love this! Compared with people at low-trust companies, people at high-trust companies report 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, and 40% less burnout.
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A’level Results Day 2024 … nervous parent moment waiting in the car park!
August 15, 2024 at 9:09 AM
A’level Results Day 2024 … nervous parent moment waiting in the car park!