Clara is currently the Director of Education Ivy learning Trust as Director of Education in September 2024 having over 25 years experience in education. She is an experienced school improvement professional and has worked with primary secondary and special schools. Prior to joining Ivy Clara led a Regional Improvement Consortia in South Wales, supporting the implementation of the Welsh Curriculum and providing school improvement support and professional learning to over 380 schools. Her role in Ivy is to ensure that school leaders have the right support to provide an excellent education for all learners.