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In a recent HeadteacherChat post, one school leader shared that they had run a staff version of The Traitors, the popular television programme, adapted as a light-hearted team game for staff. The result?

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HeadteacherChat's Third Day at BETT 2025: Connections, Conversations, and Community
Day three of BETT 2025 was a whirlwind of energy, insight, and collaboration, cementing its place as an unmissable event for school leaders and educators alike.

The Perfect Storm: Challenges Facing UK School Leaders
What are the biggest challenges facing schools at the moment, and what should we do about them?
