Executive Headteacher
Provides leadership across a group of schools or a multi-academy trust.
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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.
The BBC 500 Words Competition: A Guide for School Leaders 2025
Find out how to enter your school into the BBC's 500 Words Competition.
The BBC 500 Words Competition — A Guide for Headteachers and School Leaders 2025
The BBC 500 Words Competition- How to get the most out of the competition for your school.
A School Leader’s Guide to Early and Accurate Identification of SEND
A brief summary
Quality First Teaching Across the School: A Guide for School Leaders
A useful summary of what you need to know as a school leader
What Every School Leader Needs to Know About SEND and Inclusive Practice
A practical briefing on school leaders' responsibilities for SEND, inclusive practice and effective support for pupils and families.
Navigating the Balance Between Staff Wellbeing and Professional Boundaries
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’
A summary of Ofsted's 'Strong Foundations in the First Years of School'
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?
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Introducing our new Senior Leader Planners
Why using a HeadteacherChat planner will help you become less stressed, more productive and more organised.
Podcast with Do-Be Mindful
Be inspired by Louise Smith's journey from battling mental health challenges to founding Do Be Mindful, a program dedicated to mindfulness in schools. She and Headteacher Nicola discuss how mindfulness empowers both staff and students to manage stress and build resilience.
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The BBCs 500 Words Competition, why it's important for schools to take part.
The BBCs 500 Words Competition, why it's important for schools to take part.
EmpowerED with Perspective, Angel Solutions
Learn how Perspective by Angel Solutions streamlines school improvement processes.
Essential Reads for School Leaders - Top Five Books
We discuss our Essential Reads for School Leaders - Top Five Books to Transform Your Leadership
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Crick Software
Literacy support software helping children become confident writers with Clicker and DocsPlus tools
Literacy Gold & Talk Stars
Evidence-based online reading and language interventions for pupils aged 3–14, improving reading, spelling, comprehension, and speech.
Reframing Behaviour™ by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Whole-school behaviour training that helps staff understand, reframe and respond to pupil behaviour with confidence.
SmartEducator
AI marking + feedback platform that saves teachers up to 8 hours a week and supports pupil progress.
Kitt Medical
Wall-mounted anaphylaxis kit with adrenaline pens, auto-replacement portal, and CPD-accredited staff training.
Everway
Digital tools for literacy, inclusion and accessibility—supporting every learner in class and exams.