Was 10% braver, put myself forward, and am delighted to have been appointed Headteacher at my wonderful school! What a whirlwind! Best advice for the new role? HeadteacherChat HeadsUp4HTs New Headteachers Network Heads' Roundtable WomenEd 10%Braver #DisruptiveWomen

Can anyone help Anon? Hi I was hoping for some advice from the headteachers who follow you. I would like to know what things being a deputy doesn’t prepare you for as a head- what else should I be gaining experience of, no matter how small, to really prepare me for headship?

Best educational reads?? New Headteachers Network HeadteacherChat Chris Dyson FCCT HeadsUp4HTs TheVHT Alex Rawlings Simon Smith Simon Kidwell Primary Headteacher

🚨 Exciting job opportunity for a current or aspiring primary Headteacher! 🚨 The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed leader for this welcoming, inclusive and diverse two-form entry school situated in Newbury, West Berkshire. teachwestberkshire.com/find-a-job/cur…

The government wants to cut 'unproductive tasks' from teacher workload. What happens if you ask 9,000 teachers to give examples of the unproductive tasks they spend most time on? 🧵 Here's what we found via Teacher Tapp ....

Out now. Our 2023 Annual Headteacher Wellbeing Report. #edutwitter #ukedchat #sltchat #ukgovchat #headteacherchat ⁦Andrew Morrish⁩ ⁦Ros McMullen⁩ ⁦Pete Crockett⁩ ⁦Dr Kenny Frederick (FCCT)#Antiracist,BLM⁩ headrestuk.co.uk/blog/headteach…

🔔Out now. Our 2024 Annual Headteacher Wellbeing Report. “Far too many see Ofsted as an oppressive and flawed system.” Please share. headrestuk.co.uk/blog/headteach… #edutwitter #ukedchat #sltchat #ukgovchat #headteacherchat Pete Crockett Andrew Morrish Ros McMullen Dr Kenny Frederick (FCCT)#Antiracist,BLM

Anon post: Has anyone in this group taken on their first headship while also managing a young family? I'm specifically asking about dealing with babies, toddlers, or young children in primary school. How has the experience been for you?

HeadteacherChat I think I’m one of the lucky ones as I’ve never found the job lonely. My advice is to network and reach out to other heads in your LA. Joining New Headteachers Network will help too as we are a group of heads who all started at similar times. Surround yourself with people doing the job.

My friend Julia Waters convened a meeting with Sir Martyn Oliver and a group of heads who suffered near catastrophic effects to their mental health after Ofsted inspections. In truth, we have no idea how many more heads there are who are silenced by NDAs. schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-chief-t…

Anon post: What would you do in first half term as head? Starting after Easter What would your first SLT and staff meeting look like? Any must read books for a new head?

HeadteacherChat x.com/Headteachercha… The #HeadteachersHandbook covers these exact topics! It's a "must read" book for a new Primary Head!

Let's take care of our headteachers! I've been hearing too many stories of headteachers feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. They have such demanding roles. Let's make sure to look after them!

My ⁦TEDx⁩ talk for ⁦TEDxKingston: Taking control and reducing the risk of burnout. It’s about professional purpose, protecting your flame, and recognising what matters most and invites you to reflect on 3 key questions. I’d love your thoughts. youtube.com/watch?v=q4ZEoY…

"The gulf between state & independent school staff feeling overwhelmed by work pressure continues to be significant, with 64% of state school staff reporting unmanageable workloads compared with 31% in independent schools." Tes magazine Schools' Wellbeing Survey: tes.com/magazine/news/…

Anon post: Is anyone else struggling with anxiety due to dealing with unreasonable, confrontational, or aggressive parents?I am, and it's heartbreaking because I truly love my job. While we have policies in place to handle these situations, the constant exhaustion is overwhelming

‼️OUR #HeadsUp4HTs Ofsted HEADTEACHERS’ EXPERIENCES REPORT is out‼️ HeadsUp4Hts is involved in the on-going discussion into the impact of OFSTED on the welfare of school leaders. 1/4 headsup4hts.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

As an extensive network of school leaders with a focus on supporting them with their wellbeing, we have undertaken a survey of the HTs in our network & have spent time analysing & evaluating the survey results with support from Karen Edge & her team at UCL Institute of Education 2/4

The narratives in the report are harrowing. The impact on HTs MHWB is there in black & white. Over 300+ HTs have shared their views on what could change to make the accountability system less toxic. We will present this to OFSTED in a mtg with them tomorrow. 3/4