The professional community for school leaders.
Connect. Learn. Thrive.

Welcome to a trusted professional network designed by school leaders for school leaders. As a member, you’ll connect with like-minded colleagues, access expertly curated resources, and gain valuable insights through webinars, podcasts, and community discussions.

Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or bringing years of experience, we’re here to support your journey every step of the way. In addition to practical tools and training, the community provides a safe space to recharge, reflect, and grow.

Join live Q&As with sector experts, exchange ideas with peers tackling the same challenges, and be part of a collaborative network built on clarity, confidence, and care.

Outcomes:
Build authentic connections with over 1,400 school leaders who understand the realities of your role.
Gain confidence and clarity through shared experiences, expert insights, and constructive peer support.
Grow within a trusted professional space designed to inspire learning, reflection, and collaboration.
Save hours of your time with ready-to-use, downloadable templates and resources created by experts.
Apply evidence-informed guidance to lead with purpose, resilience, and measurable impact.
Who is this for?
CEOs, Trust Executives, Headteachers, Principals, Deputies, Assistant Headteachers
Senior Leadership Teams
Multi-Academy Trusts
SENCOs and Inclusion Leads
Team memberships are available for MATs, local authorities, and large schools.
→ Contact us at info@headteacherchat.com
What's included?
Expert Webinars
Action-focused sessions led by nationally recognised education experts, offering practical strategies you can implement straight away.
Stay informed, develop your leadership, and gain fresh perspectives from colleagues who’ve successfully navigated similar challenges.
Community Chat
Preparing for an inspection? Adopting a new curriculum model?
Join a vibrant network of leaders facing the same real-world issues.
Ask questions, share advice, and learn what’s working in schools across the country — all within a trusted, supportive space.
DfE & Ofsted Updates – What School Leaders Need to Know
Keeping pace with national guidance can be overwhelming.We simplify it for you. Our team distils complex information from the Department for Education and Ofsted into clear, relevant updates — free from jargon and directly applicable to your leadership context.
HeadteacherChat™ Resources – At Your Fingertips

Access trusted, time-saving tools designed by school leaders for school leaders.Download and adapt practical materials, including:

  • Up-to-date DfE- and Ofsted-aligned templates, all done for you and ready to use.
  • Briefing Guides with the latest information for you to share with your team.
  • Checklists and compliance tools
  • Leadership guides and resource packs

Save hours each week and focus on what matters most — leading your school.

How It Works
1.
Gain Instant Access
Become a member in minutes and gain instant access to all areas of the HeadteacherChat Community.
2.
Explore and connect
Take part in expert-led webinars, join the community chat, and download trusted leadership resources — all accessible via desktop, tablet, and our new mobile app.
3.
Engage and grow
Join discussions with other leaders, take part in Q&As with sector experts, and share insights with colleagues who understand your challenges.
4.
Stay supported all year round
‍Your membership provides continuous access to the community, live and on-demand webinars, policy updates, and an ever-expanding library of leadership tools and templates.
Senior Leadership Team and Academy Trust memberships are available for multi-academy trusts, local authorities, and large schools.
Contact info@headteacherchat.com for details.
Who looks after the community?
Lucy Coy
Education Leader | Co-founder of HeadteacherChat™ | Supporting School Leaders
I'm Lucy Coy, co-founder of HeadteacherChat™—a passionate community supporting school leaders across the UK. With a background in education and leadership, I’ve dedicated myself to building a safe, resource-rich space where headteachers, deputies, and...
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Jonathan Coy
Education Leader | Co-founder of HeadteacherChat™ | Supporting School Leaders
I really enjoyed my time as a school leader. I have been a headteacher, a Trustee, a Deputy CEO of an Academy Trust, Governor, and school leader for many years.
Both Lucy and I met at Teacher Training college when we were young, and we’ve been teachers ever since.
I am now Joint CEO of HeadteacherChat, a qualified coach, and an education consultant.
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The HeadteacherChat® Community

We plan together, we chat together, and we lead together.

Welcome to the HeadteacherChat Community a space where school leaders connect, collaborate, and share solutions to everyday challenges in education.

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What our community is saying
Sarah, DHT
"The HeadteacherChat documents are really useful; thank you. It definitely makes it feel less scary and more manageable."
E Hall, Headteacher
"HeadteacherChat has become my go-to space for professional reflection and support... The resources created, and sourced, by Jonathan and Lucy are practical, relevant, and thoughtfully curated. It’s more than a website; it’s a lifeline for leaders who want to grow, connect, and lead with integrity."
Headteacher
“I’m really enjoying it. It’s so helpful.”
Sarah, Headteacher
“Invaluable support. I wish I had this years ago.”
Louise, School Business Manager
“Saves me hours.”
Mark, Deputy Head
“The best thing I ever joined.”
Anthony, Headteacher
“We used the phone call script from this group during inspection. It was like having stabilisers on a bike — it helped immensely. Thank you, Jonathan and Lucy.”
Victoria, Headteacher
"We used the (Ofsted) phone call script & it worked beautifully. It set us up on the right course & really helped."
K Wilson HT
"Thank you, Lucy and Jonathan.  You have helped set us up for potentially an amazing term."
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