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Top HeadteacherChat Blogs You Should ReadA collection of practical blogs and newsletters covering Ofsted reforms, KCSIE 2025 updates, SENCO support, adaptive teaching, and deputy head interviews.
Best Books to read for School Leaders
Ten book recommendations for school leaders covering behaviour, accountability, ethical leadership, governance and school improvement strategies.
10 questions to ask at the end of your interview
Use interviews to evaluate a school's culture, leadership and workload. Suggested questions cover strategic direction, staff well-being and CPD.
46 bits of advice to help you as a school leader
Experienced educators share advice for new or refining headteachers, covering school culture, building staff trust, decision-making and personal well-being.
Advice for someone who has just become a Headteacher
Experienced leaders advise new heads to align roles with personal values, build support networks early, delegate tasks, and lead with integrity.
Building Resilience as a School Leader
School leaders can build resilience by cultivating a growth mindset, using peer networks, prioritising self-care, and developing emotional intelligence.
Coaching Questions for Performance Reviews
Use these coaching questions during performance management to move conversations from compliance toward pupil impact and professional growth.
Congratulations on Becoming a Headteacher!
New headteachers can protect their wellbeing by setting boundaries, scheduling self-care, planning ahead and connecting with professional networks.
Education Podcasts: A Growing Collection of Insights for School Leaders
A collection of education podcasts featuring insights on leadership, curriculum, and well-being from contributors including Mary Myatt and Paul Dix.
September Staffing: Getting it right for your children with Zen Educate
Karen Burns, Bill Bryant and Helen Woodward discuss recruitment challenges, staff training impact, budgeting and wellbeing in this staffing session.
First 100 days of Headship
Phil Denton discusses using lessons from Premier League managers to establish purpose and build teams during a headteacher's first 100 days.
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 the impact of Ofsted inspections on leader wellbeing and the need for nuanced grading and annual safeguarding reviews.
Making online platforms safe for children. If Not Now, When?
Lee Haywood presents Online Safety UK research into parent and teacher views on platform safety, alongside advice on teaching online safety in school.
What does your Teachers’ Pension Scheme provide for you webinar with Wesleyan Financial Services
Wesleyan advisers explain Teachers’ Pension Scheme features, lump sum changes, ill-health provision and the impact of the McCloud judgement.