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Top HeadteacherChat Blogs You Should ReadSelected blogs and newsletters for school leaders covering Ofsted reforms, KCSIE updates, SENCO support, adaptive teaching and staff workload.
Beyond the label: Why EAL data needs to tell a better story
EAL is too broad a label. Better proficiency data across reading, writing, listening and speaking helps leaders target support, evidence progress and improve provision.
Why repetition builds culture
School culture settles through repetition. Restating expectations after breaks or disruptions helps re-anchor routines and reduces ambiguity.
"I Am Not Enough": What HeadteacherChat Tells Us About Headship Right Now
Headteachers report extreme workload, exhaustion, and self-criticism, alongside challenges with SEND, parental hostility, and complex HR decisions.
Complaint culture, AI and how school leaders are responding
School leaders are managing increasing volumes of formal complaints and AI-assisted correspondence by mapping hotspots and using AI for drafting.
The Facebook Group and the School Leaders Community: Which to Use for What
Use the Facebook group for fast, practical peer advice and anonymous questions, or the School Leaders Community for resources and sensitive discussions.
Beyond the Buzzwords: What October's Data Reveals About the Real Pressures of School Leadership
October data shows school leaders' most visited content centres on staff wellbeing, career progression, practical planning tools and official guidance.
“I’m Done”: What October’s HeadteacherChat Taught Us About the State of School Leadership
Headteachers in the HeadteacherChat community report declining health and burnout due to parental aggression and feeling unsupported by authorities.
“I Actually Think I’m Done Now” — A Cry from the Frontline of Headship
An anonymous post on HeadteacherChat describes the unsustainable nature of headship, highlighting isolation and the lack of support for leaders.
EmpowerED with The National College
Chris from The National College discusses CPD subscriptions, webinars, and the SchoolBus service for school management and compliance tools.
Being Human
Dan Edwards discusses being human as a leader to build trust with staff and parents, value people, and improve school culture and learning.
Supporting the Education and Reintegration of Learners Not Attending School.
Lee Bell, Shazad Ali and Rebecca Leek discuss using the EDClass online platform for alternative provision and reintegrating pupils not attending school.
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Literacy Counts
Award-winning resources, bespoke consultancy and school improvement projects.
Everway
Digital tools for literacy, inclusion and accessibility—supporting every learner in class and exams.
Intelligent Evidence
AI tool that maps a school's existing documents to inspection framework standards for leaders to review. It says it was designed by a former lead Ofsted inspector.
Medical Tracker
Digital accident book and medication records for schools and trusts. Medical Tracker describes itself as the UK's leading platform for first-aid and healthcare management in schools.
Canva
Empower teachers, students and staff to collaborate and communicate visually with Canva for Education, 100% free for primary and secondary schools.
Connecting Steps from B Squared
Connecting Steps helps schools track pupil progress, simplify assessment & reduce teacher workload.