A private community for school leaders.
HeadteacherChat is where school leaders talk decisions through when they need another perspective. Paid membership adds education updates and practical resources in one place.
From £450 + VAT per year
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For headteachers and school leadership teams. Over 10,000 community members, founder-led since 2012. Meet Lucy and Jonathan Coy, the founders.
Peer support, updates and resources
Membership is private peer support for people currently carrying school-leadership responsibility, plus current statutory guidance updates and all downloadable resources in the member community.
Joining with your school or trust?
Explore membership options for your team, or ask us about school membership.
Keep up with education changes
The Roundup brings together DfE and Ofsted updates for England and wider education news, with links to the sources.
Consultation closes on 13 Dec
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Latest summarised changes
Checked 14 Nov 2026 · newest change 13 Nov 2026 · 317 GOV.UK documents watched
13 NovInspection data summary report (IDSR) guideAll applicable schools in England
The IDSR and its guidance have been updated to reflect new DfE data sources, including 2026 provisional phonics, full year daily attendance, 2-term absence, and provisional destinations data.
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Updated the IDSR and its guidance for all applicable schools, to reflect the DfE’s 2026 provisional phonics, full year daily attendance, 2-term absence, and provisional destinations data.
12 NovSchool preference data collections guideLocal authorities in England
The 'School preference data collections guide' has been updated to the 2027 version.
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Updated school preference data collections guide with the 2027 version.
11 NovChoosing a phonics teaching programmeSchools with primary-aged pupils in England
Adaptive Power Phonics has been added to the list of validated systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) teaching programmes.
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Added Adaptive Power Phonics to 'Choosing a phonics teaching programme'.
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Planners and downloadable resources
HeadteacherChat offers printed planners built from headship experience and downloadable templates you can buy individually or access as a member.
Save time and find the right solution for your school
Meet organisations helping schools with safeguarding, curriculum, staffing, technology, finance and school improvement.
Find a solution for your schoolSome organisations featured are commercial partners. HeadteacherChat® may receive a fee or commission from partnerships or purchases made through our links. Schools remain responsible for their own due diligence and procurement decisions.
Membership questions
Join on your own, annually or monthly, or as a school for up to 5 members.
How much does membership cost?
£450 + VAT per year (£540 inc. VAT) or £45 + VAT per month (£54 inc. VAT) — all downloadable resources available in the member community. Individual membership access starts as soon as checkout completes.
Who is membership for?
People currently carrying school-leadership responsibility.
Are downloadable resources included?
Yes. Paid members can access all downloadable resources. Anyone can buy a resource once.
Bring your next leadership question to the community
The community gives school leaders private peer support, education updates and a downloadable resource library.