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Best Books to read for School Leaders
Ten books for school leaders covering behaviour, governance, school culture, ethical leadership, and practical advice for managing the academic year.
10 questions to ask at the end of your interview
Use job interviews to evaluate a school's culture, leadership, and support. Suggested questions cover ethos, workload, and strategic direction.
46 bits of advice to help you as a school leader
Experienced leaders offer advice on building trust, nurturing school culture, and prioritising staff well-being when stepping into headship.
Advice for someone who has just become a Headteacher
Experienced leaders share advice for new headteachers, covering values, delegation, building support networks, and balancing toughness with kindness.
Building Resilience as a School Leader
School leaders can build resilience by cultivating a growth mindset, seeking peer support, prioritising self-care, and developing emotional intelligence.
Coaching Questions for Performance Reviews
Use coaching questions during performance management to move conversations from compliance to pupil impact, professional growth, and future objectives.
Congratulations on Becoming a Headteacher!
New headteachers face challenges balancing work and personal time. Strategies include setting boundaries, prioritising self-care and planning ahead.
Education Podcasts: A Growing Collection of Insights for School Leaders
Explore a collection of education podcasts covering leadership, curriculum, and well-being, featuring insights from Mary Myatt, Paul Dix and others.
September Staffing: Getting it right for your children with Zen Educate
Karen Burns, Bill Bryant and Helen Woodward discuss recruitment challenges, staff training impacts, budgeting and contracts for school staffing.
First 100 days of Headship
Phil Denton discusses using lessons from Premier League managers to set purpose and build teams during a headteacher's first 100 days in post.
Improving Learning Behaviours through Character Education
Selena Whitehead discusses embedding character strengths into lesson planning and using consistent language to improve pupil behaviour and learning.
Ofsted: What needs to change?
Jonathan and Lucy Coy discuss leader wellbeing, the simplicity of single-word grades, and the need for annual safeguarding inspections.
Making online platforms safe for children. If Not Now, When?
Lee Haywood discusses Online Safety UK research into parent and teacher views on platform safety, plus advice for home and school teaching.
What does your Teachers’ Pension Scheme provide for you webinar with Wesleyan Financial Services
Wesleyan Financial Services advisers explain Teachers' Pension Scheme features, including ill-health provision, lump sums, and the McCloud judgement.