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What Should Headteachers Wear? A Practical Style Guide for School LeadersHeadteachers discuss wardrobe choices in the HeadteacherChat Facebook group, prioritising comfort, practicality and authenticity over formal dress codes.
Are you searching for healthy lunch ideas that require minimal effort, time and thought?
Use a five-ingredient formula of protein, vegetables, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates and flavour boosters to prepare quick, nutritious school lunches.
Who Looks After the Headteacher?
A headteacher's account of feeling unsupported highlights the emotional labour of leadership and the need for reciprocal care from governors and teams.
How Many Years Is “Enough”? Reflections on the Journey to Headship
HeadteacherChat contributors share that years of service do not determine readiness for headship; instead, breadth of experience and specific roles matter.
The Dress Code Debate - Tattoos and Hair Dye in Schools
HeadteacherChat Community members report a shift towards accepting staff tattoos and colourful hair to promote inclusivity and challenge stereotypes.
Navigating the Balance Between Staff Wellbeing and Professional Boundaries
School leaders may struggle to balance staff wellbeing with professional boundaries when efforts feel unrecognised due to staff exhaustion.
44 Pieces of Advice for a New Headteacher
New headteachers should prioritise building relationships, listening to staff, maintaining visibility, and leading with humility and empathy.
Supporting School Leaders Through Challenging Feedback
A headteacher's account of receiving personal, hurtful comments in an anonymous Trust survey highlights the need for better feedback safeguards.
Struggling to Keep Your Notes Organised? You're Not Alone!
School leaders share methods for managing notes, from e-ink tablets and apps like OneNote to planners. Safeguarding concerns must go into approved systems.
Understanding children’s brains better so that they feel like they belong.
Victoria Bagnall discusses how a lack of belonging triggers fight or flight responses, affecting attendance and learning, and how schools can respond.
Building a Culture of Staff Wellbeing in Education
Mark from Welbee discusses evidence for improving staff wellbeing and his company's new AI assistant, toolkit, and measurement tools for schools.
When can I retire? Wesleyan
Wesleyan advisers discuss pension contributions, tax rules, and practical questions to consider when preparing for retirement from school leadership.