"What I have noticed about Claire, and value, is her knowledge of education policy and her highly personable and adaptive way of communicating and working with different personalities to deliver her remit, especially when a delicate or challenging conversation is required.  I am also a Director of a Trust in London and Portsmouth to which I recommended Claire to be the external adviser on the PR of the CEO. Both Trusts have been very impressed and plan to employ her for the next year."

Michael Cooper, Chair of Trustees at Peninsula Learning Trust 19 April 2017

"I first worked with Claire when she was appointed by the DfE to help my governing body work through some tricky times.  We were impressed with Claire’s knowledge, understanding, focus and good humour which made some difficult discussions easier to bear.  As a consequence, we employed Claire as our External Adviser for the headteacher’s performance management review.  This was certainly the best experience of HTPR any of us had ever had – Claire really helped us hone the head’s targets to work closely with the School Development Plan, and ensured we had secure monitoring systems in place."  

Sheila Martin, Co-Chair of Governors at St Louis Catholic School 18 April 2017

“Claire has supported Endeavour Trust for a number of years, project managing the setting up of the Trust and subsequently leading projects such as the development of the Trust business plan.  Endeavour trustees seek Claire’s guidance on many aspects of their work.  Claire combines her exceptional knowledge of strategic leadership and governance with a forensic attention to detail; her engaging style makes her a pleasure to work with.

Barbara Daykin, CEO of Endeavour Academy Trust (formerly Little Mead Academy Trust) 9 September 2016

"Well planned, well documented and well delivered.  As ever with Claire."

Neill Lunnon (Wellington Primary Academy LGB Chair) 3 July 2015

"It was good to see a clear sense of direction / priorities developing for the MAT which was possible due to the clear way the session was led / facilitated!"

Michele Taylor (St Mewan Primary School LGB Chair) 14 May 2015

"Congratulations on the quality and professionalism of the reports. I read them with great interest - they are really useful to us and to the schools... Kind regards and thank you for once again exceeding my high expectations of you."

Peter Cloke, OBE and Chair of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust April 2015

"Claire has worked with us at Crispin School in Street on a number of occasions over the past two years, to assist us in key areas of governance and strategic leadership. Her input has been invaluable in ensuring that we are aware of the latest research and guidance to allow us to continually monitor and improve our processes and systems. In a constantly evolving environment such as ours, Claire’s input has allowed us to focus on our projects and processes, secure in the knowledge that we are following best practice.  Claire is always professional and helpful, and ensures that her guidance is relevant, concise and completely addresses her remit. I cannot recommend her professional services highly enough."

Sandra Bartlett (Chair of Directors at Crispin School Academy Trust) 21 March 2015

"I highly recommend Claire Emery for her detailed knowledge on the roles of Governors and Heads of Schools, her professionalism, her experience working across a range of schools across the country, and her ability to improve Governing Boards quickly"  

Sarah Evans, Chair & Founder of Westside School (AP) 8 March 2015

"A clear and very strong awareness of current issues and demands on governance."

Tony Phillips (Interim Executive Headteacher Pendeen School) 22 January 2015