A private community for school leaders.
When a decision needs another perspective, talk it through with other school leaders. Paid membership also brings education updates and practical resources together in one place.
From £450 + VAT per year
For headteachers and school leadership teams. Over 5,450 community members, founder-led since 2012. Meet Lucy and Jonathan Coy, the founders.
Peer support, updates and resources
- Private peer support for people currently carrying school-leadership responsibility
- Current statutory guidance updates
- All downloadable resources
Joining with your school or trust?
Explore membership options for your team, or ask us about school membership.
Keep up with education changes
DfE and Ofsted updates for England, alongside wider education news, with links to the sources.
Consultation closes on 30 Oct
Teachers’ Pension Scheme regulations: 2027 proposed amendments
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Checked 24 Oct 2026 · newest change 23 Oct 2026 · 271 GOV.UK documents watched
23 OctResidential Bursary Fund guideCheck source applicability
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The deadline to complete and submit your Residential Bursary Fund data return form has now passed.
23 OctResidential Support Scheme guideCheck source applicability
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The deadline to complete and submit your Residential Support Scheme data return form has now passed.
23 OctUnderstanding and preventing serious violence in educationCheck source applicability
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Updated the 'Serious violence duty' section in 'Sharing information with safeguarding partners' to more accurately reflect the statutory requirements for educational authorities.
23 OctOfsted safeguarding policyCheck source applicability
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This update brings the definition of safeguarding in line with statutory guidance, ‘Working together to safeguard children 2026’, published on 18 March 2026.
23 OctRetention schedule for data processed by DfECheck source applicability
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Updated the retention period for financial records relating to additional payments for teaching.
23 OctOccupational certificate: early years practitionerCheck source applicability
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Updated section 21 of table 2.1 in 'Early years practitioner: level 2 occupational certificate subject content' for clarity.
23 OctOccupational certificate subject content: catering and hospitalityCheck source applicability
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Updated both the guidance document and the spreadsheet to account for discrepancies between the earlier versions.
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Planners and downloadable resources
Printed planners built from headship experience, plus downloadable templates you can buy individually or access as a member.
Planners
Headteacher Planner® 2026/27
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Downloadable resources
Curriculum and Teaching Audit for Schools (2026/27, Ofsted Toolkit)
£20.00
Inclusion School Evaluation and Improvement Plan (2026/27, Ofsted Toolkit)
£35.00
Starting out in Headship: What you need to know, do and prepare for.
£15.00
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Membership questions
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.
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
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