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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

22.07.2025 17:04 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Leadership Mindset Think Piece May 2025.pdf

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

19.07.2025 17:16 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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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

03.04.2025 15:17 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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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 👏

28.03.2025 12:01 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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✨ 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…

28.03.2025 11:25 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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!

10.03.2025 19:22 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Leadership Mindset - Manchester. Online registration by Cvent

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...

08.03.2025 08:46 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1

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!!

06.03.2025 21:16 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Leadership Mindset Event

Leadership Mindset Event

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!

24.02.2025 18:03 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2
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Dropped my boy back at uni yesterday, after a glorious long end of semester break. (Tell me it gets easier!)

27.01.2025 07:37 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🌟 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…

19.01.2025 20:07 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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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

29.12.2024 09:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Take a look at The Waterton Academy Trust Annual Report 23-24. What an incredible Trust to be part. So much to celebrate 🎉⬇️

18.12.2024 08:59 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

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👇

14.12.2024 21:16 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you so much Stef! It was lovely to share our work from the last year. Waterton is a very special place to work. 🌟

14.12.2024 13:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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

🎉 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...

13.12.2024 19:24 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 2

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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

11.12.2024 22:31 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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...

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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19.11.2024 20:04 👍 12 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 1
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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

22.11.2024 20:03 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

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

22.11.2024 15:49 👍 16 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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This little pop-up snippet from the article is also pretty cool!

22.08.2024 08:17 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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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

26.09.2024 20:03 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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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...

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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21.08.2024 21:07 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1

She’s a treasure ⭐️

15.08.2024 19:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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👏 Proud of him! He’s done brilliantly and is off to @sheffielduni.bsky.social

15.08.2024 10:22 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A’level Results Day 2024 … nervous parent moment waiting in the car park!

15.08.2024 09:09 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0