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Literacy support software helping children become confident writers with Clicker and DocsPlus tools

AI marking + feedback platform that saves teachers up to 8 hours a week and supports pupil progress.

Digital tools for literacy, inclusion and accessibility—supporting every learner in class and exams.

Wall-mounted anaphylaxis kit with adrenaline pens, auto-replacement portal, and CPD-accredited staff training.

Whole-school literacy platform improving reading, writing and vocabulary from KS1 to KS5.

Multi-award winning tactile literacy resource for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 intervention. Used in 54 countries!

Evidence-based online reading and language interventions for pupils aged 3–14, improving reading, spelling, comprehension, and speech.

Comprehensive IT support and tailored EdTech services for schools, trusts, and academies.

FlashAcademy® is an award-winning EAL learning app and assessment platform.

Numeric grades set to board criteria; batch marking of handwritten scripts; rich formative feedback

Innovative software that revolutionises how schools ensure the wellbeing of pupils and staff.

Streamline classroom management with Google Classroom, promote collaboration and creativity with Google Workspace for Education and equip your students for the future with Gemini.

Empower teachers, students and staff to collaborate and communicate visually with Canva for Education, 100% free for primary and secondary schools.

Giving teachers confidence. We provide quality AfL tools that teachers can trust to know and understand their pupils.

Sisra Analytics helps secondary schools track and understand data to improve student performance and make informed decisions.

Complete trust in your data. Know exactly what you need to teach. Maximise impact in the classroom.

The NCE delivers fully funded professional development to schools in England. We're a 'Good' Provider.

2Simple’s award-winning product suite spans Primary and Secondary education.

We've developed GDPR-compliant online moderation tools that improve the accuracy of your writing assessments.

Empowering education with cutting-edge EdTech tools and tailored solutions.

Jigsaw empowers schools with mindful PSHE & RE programmes, boosting teacher confidence & pupil wellbeing.

Teach Active is an on-line resource which provides schools and teachers with 3000 lesson plans on how to deliver the Maths and English curriculum through physical activity.

The National College helps meet the compliance, CPD and appraisal needs of schools worldwide on one platform.

Helping over 7,500 schools and 300+ MATs shine online with our professional and engaging website designs.

One Education was established in 2011 to empower school leadership teams and teachers to enhance the quality of education for young people.

We help primary schools to transform lives through curricula. Our Maestro platform and the Cornerstones Curriculum are used in over 1500 schools across the UK.

BoomWriter is a digital writing platform that enables an authentic writing audience for your student's work.

Cambridge CEM – the data and assessment specialists from Cambridge – empower teachers and school leaders with more knowledge and insight than ever before. 

Cloud-based and easy to use, it provides classroom management, safeguarding and IT management tools.

A pioneering training provider specialising in the neuroscience of behaviour management, self-efficacy and well-being.

EAL is too broad a label. Better proficiency data across reading, writing, listening and speaking helps leaders target support, evidence progress and improve provision.

Find out how to enter your school into the BBC's 500 Words Competition.

The BBC 500 Words Competition- How to get the most out of the competition for your school.

A brief summary

What Every School Leader Needs to Know About SEND and Inclusive Practice

Navigating Staff Wellbeing: Addressing Entitlement and Building a Culture of Mutual Respect in Schools

A summary of OFSTED's 'Strong Foundations in the First Years of School'

What are the biggest challenges facing schools at the moment, and what should we do about them?

Effective Teacher Recruitment & Retention Strategies | Key Insights for School Leaders

A summary of all the changes in the latest School Inspection Handbook, published by Ofsted 16/09/24

Drowning in a sea of post-it notes and notebooks? Discover how experienced others stay organised.

Stepping into Headship: The Golden Rule for Your First Weeks | HeadteacherChat

Ofsted's Big Listen Response marks a turning point with sweeping reforms prioritising support for disadvantaged children, transparency, a less punitive approach, and a move beyond single-word grades. These changes aim to create a more inclusive and supportive inspection regime, ensuring every child's potential is nurtured.

New DfE guidance on teacher pay for 2024: Learn about changes to performance-related pay, UPR applications, and headteacher salaries. Get tips on creating fair and transparent pay policies for your school.

New DfE guidance on teacher capability procedures: key actions for school leaders to understand and implement the updated framework for addressing teacher underperformance.

This blog post explores the new 2024 UK teacher appraisal guidance, highlighting its focus on a supportive and developmental approach to professional growth. It discusses the key changes, implications for teachers and school leaders, and the positive impact on the education landscape.

If you've ever joined us on Twitter and our Facebook Group on a Saturday morning, you might have encountered the vibrant community of #SaturdayEduChat.

HeadteacherChat, a community of 60,000 educators, shares key priorities for education with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, emphasising school funding, Ofsted reform, SEND support, teacher retention, and future-ready curricula.

Becoming a leader is a challenge, so how do you navigate this complex transition?

A Head's Checklist for New Headteachers

Settlement Agreements in Education: A Headteacher's Heartbreaking Experience

This blog provides a comprehensive checklist for Security Leads in educational settings. Learn how to create a security culture, develop preparedness plans, and evaluate your school's safety protocols.

To anyone out there who is feeling low, don’t give up, it WILL happen.’

Questions to ask when you are struggling with negative behaviours in school

We all need a gentle reminder to look for the positives in the situation after a long and tiring day.

Discover positive goal setting to achieve your school vision. Learn the SMART framework for success.

Learn how to use time blocking to beat procrastination and boost your productivity

Learn how journaling and planning can transform your stress levels as a school leader.

Navigating the Prevent Duty: A Summary for Schools in England and Wales

Recruiting a Headteacher: A Comprehensive Guide

As headteachers and school leaders, our dedication to the educational journey of our students often means our own well-being takes a back seat.

Getting your improvement plan right is key to your success as a school. This blog outlines some top tips on how to do this.

School values – we have all that worked out…right? A blog by Amazing People

Prioritising Well-being as a School Leader: A Message to Those Who Lead

A Guide for Headteachers and School Leaders about BBC 500 words

A quick guide to keep you on track and organised.

Ideas for a Healthy Lunch♀️

Starting at a New School This Week? Here are some tips!

The Distinction Between Toxic and Healthy Work Cultures: A Deep Dive into Time Off

Another great list of interview questions - this time for an Assistant headteacher role.

Changes to OFSTED

We asked our community what they feel needs to change and what suggestions they had.

A useful guide to leading assessment effectively for your school

Leading Change in Schools: Implementing the Maurier Model for Success

Streamline your interview process with our ready-to-use list of questions for potential school staff.

Why we created a planner and how something that is so simple can be so helpful to many.

A useful list of our favourite quotes for you to use.

Coaching is a great tool to use at performance reviews, and here are some handy questions for you.

Another great list of interview questions - this time for a SENCO role.

Wellbeing podcasts to listen too.

Our most popular blog about creating good routines and habits.

Some handy tips to increase your resilience whilst looking after your wellbeing.

A useful list of interview questions for a safeguarding role.

A great list of interview questions for a headteacher or school leader role.

A great collection of resources to help you look after yours and others wellbeing.

Some useful reminders on how to look after your wellbeing.

We don’t always need to add more jobs to our to-do list. It’s ok not to do so every now and then.

Embarking on the journey to become a headteacher can be a challenging yet rewarding experience.

We share top tips for creating a meaningful and actionable evaluation form.

Normally, an opportunity to ask questions comes at the end of the interview (but not always!)

A handy list of suggestions for you to include in your end of year reports.

Goal setting is an essential aspect of achieving success, as it enables you to establish a clear direction and purpose for yourself and others around you.

The BBCs 500 Words Competition, why it's important for schools to take part.

Join Headteacher Chat for a discussion with NAACE, celebrating 40 years of supporting schools with educational technology. Learn about NAACE's history, the EdTech Review Framework, and their latest research on the state of EdTech in UK schools.

Learn how Perspective by Angel Solutions streamlines school improvement processes.

A valuable webinar to watch which helps to unpick the many aspects of the Teacher Pension Scheme with the experts from Wesleyan who make it much easier to understand.