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
Free to use:
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
Child employment regulatory framework
Latest summarised changes
Checked 12 Nov 2026 · newest change 12 Nov 2026 · 317 GOV.UK documents watched
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'.
11 NovKey stage 2 tests: varying the test timetableHeadteachers and staff administering Key Stage 2 tests in schools in England
The instructions for returning 2027 Key Stage 2 test scripts have been updated to specify three types of inner packaging: clear inner bags for standard scripts, modified script inner bags with a green panel for adapted tests, and white padded envelopes for braille materials. For tests administered via an approved timetable variation, completed scripts should be placed directly into the subject’s white outer return bag without an inner bag.
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Updated instructions for returning 2027 key stage 2 test materials for marking. There will be 3 types of inner packaging for completed test scripts: 'clear inner bags' for standard test scripts, 'modified script inner bags' with a green panel for modified test scripts including those with attachments, and white padded envelopes for braille materials. More detailed information will be available in the 'Key stage 2 tests: returning test scripts' guidance in March 2027.
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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.
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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.