November is the month to review the improvement plan, draft the two December publications and start work on next year's budget. This pack helps you do each of those with time to spare, and includes a planner for budget and staffing scenarios for 2027/28.
What's inside
- November Leadership Pack 2026 (about 9 pages): the fixed dates for the month, then twelve sections covering the mid-point review of the improvement plan, self-evaluation, the workforce census on 5 November, the pupil premium strategy statement, the inclusion strategy, budget planning, curriculum reviews, reading, staff wellbeing and absence, safeguarding and attendance, families, and what can wait. Each section is a table with columns for Now, Delegate or later, an owner and a tick.
- Budget and staffing scenario planner 2027/28 (about 7 pages): the dates you are working back from, a roll projection, an income sheet, three costed staffing scenarios, a decision timeline and a risk register.
- 00 How to use this pack: a short guide to getting started.
Format: three editable Word documents in one zip file, delivered as a digital download.
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