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
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.
Absolutely love Cosmic yoga as a way to exercise with my little ones 🙂
November 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Absolutely love Cosmic yoga as a way to exercise with my little ones 🙂
It’s a haunted house, but instead of ghosts it’s full of EdD/PhD students nightmares…
October 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It’s a haunted house, but instead of ghosts it’s full of EdD/PhD students nightmares…
Going to have a long break from blogging for a number of exciting reasons and generally being very busy!
My website subscription ends in Jan so going to move my favourite pieces over the Substack for anyone who might be interested.
It’s a fun hobby and has connected me to some great friends.
My website subscription ends in Jan so going to move my favourite pieces over the Substack for anyone who might be interested.
It’s a fun hobby and has connected me to some great friends.
October 31, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Going to have a long break from blogging for a number of exciting reasons and generally being very busy!
My website subscription ends in Jan so going to move my favourite pieces over the Substack for anyone who might be interested.
It’s a fun hobby and has connected me to some great friends.
My website subscription ends in Jan so going to move my favourite pieces over the Substack for anyone who might be interested.
It’s a fun hobby and has connected me to some great friends.
The hunt for a picture of me presenting at a conference where I am not pulling a weird face… continues
October 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The hunt for a picture of me presenting at a conference where I am not pulling a weird face… continues
Help please!
My outlook account keeps either not sending emails, sending them weeks later or leaving them sat in my outbox that I have to keep checking.
Means I've not sent some really important emails lately and not sure why it's happening!
My outlook account keeps either not sending emails, sending them weeks later or leaving them sat in my outbox that I have to keep checking.
Means I've not sent some really important emails lately and not sure why it's happening!
October 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Help please!
My outlook account keeps either not sending emails, sending them weeks later or leaving them sat in my outbox that I have to keep checking.
Means I've not sent some really important emails lately and not sure why it's happening!
My outlook account keeps either not sending emails, sending them weeks later or leaving them sat in my outbox that I have to keep checking.
Means I've not sent some really important emails lately and not sure why it's happening!
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What are the issues faced by those who have applied for roles during a non-linear career progression?
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Whose line is it anyway?; Non-linear careers in education
Why we should be more open to non-linear career progression in education
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March 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What are the issues faced by those who have applied for roles during a non-linear career progression?
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/whose-l...
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/whose-l...
Batch cooking during half term is a staple in this house. We make as many portions as possible and freeze them for easier evening.
This term, I’ve got for:
1. Chicken and lentil curry
2. Lasagna
3. Chilli con carne
4. Beef stroganoff
#teacherlife #worklifebalance #halfterm
This term, I’ve got for:
1. Chicken and lentil curry
2. Lasagna
3. Chilli con carne
4. Beef stroganoff
#teacherlife #worklifebalance #halfterm
October 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Batch cooking during half term is a staple in this house. We make as many portions as possible and freeze them for easier evening.
This term, I’ve got for:
1. Chicken and lentil curry
2. Lasagna
3. Chilli con carne
4. Beef stroganoff
#teacherlife #worklifebalance #halfterm
This term, I’ve got for:
1. Chicken and lentil curry
2. Lasagna
3. Chilli con carne
4. Beef stroganoff
#teacherlife #worklifebalance #halfterm
Wondered why it tasted funny.
October 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Wondered why it tasted funny.
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Do we do what we say we do?
Some thoughts on balancing imperfect people (which we all are!) with systemic actions.
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/do-we-d...
Some thoughts on balancing imperfect people (which we all are!) with systemic actions.
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/do-we-d...
Do we do what we say we do?
Last year I downloaded a habit tracker app. With so many spinning plates, I thought this would be a useful way of making sure I kept up the habits that I felt were the most important. My other aim was...
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October 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Do we do what we say we do?
Some thoughts on balancing imperfect people (which we all are!) with systemic actions.
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/do-we-d...
Some thoughts on balancing imperfect people (which we all are!) with systemic actions.
www.researchtoclassroom.com/post/do-we-d...
Is there a possibility that issues around attendance will lead to schools rethinking curriculum and behaviour policies?
I don’t have an answer and haven’t formed an opinion yet - scout not solider.
I don’t have an answer and haven’t formed an opinion yet - scout not solider.
October 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Is there a possibility that issues around attendance will lead to schools rethinking curriculum and behaviour policies?
I don’t have an answer and haven’t formed an opinion yet - scout not solider.
I don’t have an answer and haven’t formed an opinion yet - scout not solider.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Heading to the IPDA conference this morning. The theme of the conference is reclaiming professional development. I’ll be thinking about:
How do teachers view their engagement with the ‘big’ ideas in education?
How can schools/MATs provide opportunities for teachers to think about their teaching?
How do teachers view their engagement with the ‘big’ ideas in education?
How can schools/MATs provide opportunities for teachers to think about their teaching?
October 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Heading to the IPDA conference this morning. The theme of the conference is reclaiming professional development. I’ll be thinking about:
How do teachers view their engagement with the ‘big’ ideas in education?
How can schools/MATs provide opportunities for teachers to think about their teaching?
How do teachers view their engagement with the ‘big’ ideas in education?
How can schools/MATs provide opportunities for teachers to think about their teaching?