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School leaders! Remember this is a highly stressed-out time for everyone. The next couple of weeks are going to be more stressful. With nativity, tiredness, and anxieties about Christmas. Give plenty of support to all your staff. Remember to Smile.
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
School leaders! Remember this is a highly stressed-out time for everyone. The next couple of weeks are going to be more stressful. With nativity, tiredness, and anxieties about Christmas. Give plenty of support to all your staff. Remember to Smile.
Today’s HeadteacherChat newsletter focuses on helping you go into January with clarity and confidence.
Inside, you will find: Ready to Lead January INSET support, the Leadership Evidence Toolkit, community highlights, events, a blog spotlight, book review, poll and more.
Inside, you will find: Ready to Lead January INSET support, the Leadership Evidence Toolkit, community highlights, events, a blog spotlight, book review, poll and more.
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Today’s HeadteacherChat newsletter focuses on helping you go into January with clarity and confidence.
Inside, you will find: Ready to Lead January INSET support, the Leadership Evidence Toolkit, community highlights, events, a blog spotlight, book review, poll and more.
Inside, you will find: Ready to Lead January INSET support, the Leadership Evidence Toolkit, community highlights, events, a blog spotlight, book review, poll and more.
Do you remember these PE Lessons?
December 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Do you remember these PE Lessons?
"If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they are not good enough but because they can be better, there is no limit to what we can achieve."
Dylan Wiliam
Dylan Wiliam
December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they are not good enough but because they can be better, there is no limit to what we can achieve."
Dylan Wiliam
Dylan Wiliam
Blast form the past:
How to teach swimming!
How to teach swimming!
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Blast form the past:
How to teach swimming!
How to teach swimming!
Choosing a Christmas Tree!
December 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Choosing a Christmas Tree!
“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.”
Brene Brown
Brene Brown
December 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.”
Brene Brown
Brene Brown
In one hour we will help you to:
• Understand each DfE Digital Standard and what “good” looks like
• Assess your school’s digital maturity
• Prioritise investment and CPD
• Build a sustainable digital strategy
• Understand each DfE Digital Standard and what “good” looks like
• Assess your school’s digital maturity
• Prioritise investment and CPD
• Build a sustainable digital strategy
December 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
In one hour we will help you to:
• Understand each DfE Digital Standard and what “good” looks like
• Assess your school’s digital maturity
• Prioritise investment and CPD
• Build a sustainable digital strategy
• Understand each DfE Digital Standard and what “good” looks like
• Assess your school’s digital maturity
• Prioritise investment and CPD
• Build a sustainable digital strategy
Over 600 UK schools have already worked with Liam Buggs to move from “having” technology to using it strategically.
Join us on Thursday 4 December, 11.00am–12.00pm, to unpack the DfE Digital Standards and apply them in your context.
Join us on Thursday 4 December, 11.00am–12.00pm, to unpack the DfE Digital Standards and apply them in your context.
December 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Over 600 UK schools have already worked with Liam Buggs to move from “having” technology to using it strategically.
Join us on Thursday 4 December, 11.00am–12.00pm, to unpack the DfE Digital Standards and apply them in your context.
Join us on Thursday 4 December, 11.00am–12.00pm, to unpack the DfE Digital Standards and apply them in your context.
Not happy with my Christmas jumper!
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Not happy with my Christmas jumper!
Blast from the past:
Ivor the Engine!
Ivor the Engine!
December 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Blast from the past:
Ivor the Engine!
Ivor the Engine!
Are the DfE Digital Standards a tick-box exercise in your school, or a driver of improvement?
Join our free webinar, “DfE Digital Standards Unpacked: Turning Policy into Practice”, on Thursday 4 December, 11.00am–12.00pm.
Hosted by Jonathan Coy with guest expert Liam Buggs from eduthing.
Join our free webinar, “DfE Digital Standards Unpacked: Turning Policy into Practice”, on Thursday 4 December, 11.00am–12.00pm.
Hosted by Jonathan Coy with guest expert Liam Buggs from eduthing.
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Are the DfE Digital Standards a tick-box exercise in your school, or a driver of improvement?
Join our free webinar, “DfE Digital Standards Unpacked: Turning Policy into Practice”, on Thursday 4 December, 11.00am–12.00pm.
Hosted by Jonathan Coy with guest expert Liam Buggs from eduthing.
Join our free webinar, “DfE Digital Standards Unpacked: Turning Policy into Practice”, on Thursday 4 December, 11.00am–12.00pm.
Hosted by Jonathan Coy with guest expert Liam Buggs from eduthing.
4. Staff workload boundaries attract consistent engagement. This article offers clear guidance on establishing sustainable expectations and supporting staff wellbeing.
Link: headteacher-chat.link/staff-bounds
Link: headteacher-chat.link/staff-bounds
December 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
4. Staff workload boundaries attract consistent engagement. This article offers clear guidance on establishing sustainable expectations and supporting staff wellbeing.
Link: headteacher-chat.link/staff-bounds
Link: headteacher-chat.link/staff-bounds
Upcoming live session The Wellbeing Effect
December 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Upcoming live session The Wellbeing Effect
If your pet was on a dating website, post the photo that would be their profile pic...
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
If your pet was on a dating website, post the photo that would be their profile pic...
Two key events are coming up:
• The Wellbeing Effect, Monday 24 November, 1.30pm GMT.
• Online Leadership Conference: Ready for Spring 2026, Tuesday 9 December.
Both sessions offer practical insights for leaders preparing for the term ahead.
headteacher-chat.link/htc-events
• The Wellbeing Effect, Monday 24 November, 1.30pm GMT.
• Online Leadership Conference: Ready for Spring 2026, Tuesday 9 December.
Both sessions offer practical insights for leaders preparing for the term ahead.
headteacher-chat.link/htc-events
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Two key events are coming up:
• The Wellbeing Effect, Monday 24 November, 1.30pm GMT.
• Online Leadership Conference: Ready for Spring 2026, Tuesday 9 December.
Both sessions offer practical insights for leaders preparing for the term ahead.
headteacher-chat.link/htc-events
• The Wellbeing Effect, Monday 24 November, 1.30pm GMT.
• Online Leadership Conference: Ready for Spring 2026, Tuesday 9 December.
Both sessions offer practical insights for leaders preparing for the term ahead.
headteacher-chat.link/htc-events
How to use our Headtacherchat app
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
How to use our Headtacherchat app
ADMISSIONS BOOSTER!
Join our webinar to learn a simple, three-step strategy to reach local families, turn views into visits, and boost admissions. Templates included! community.headteacherchat.com/c/roadshow/... #SchoolMarketing #Admissions #OpenDay
Join our webinar to learn a simple, three-step strategy to reach local families, turn views into visits, and boost admissions. Templates included! community.headteacherchat.com/c/roadshow/... #SchoolMarketing #Admissions #OpenDay
November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
ADMISSIONS BOOSTER!
Join our webinar to learn a simple, three-step strategy to reach local families, turn views into visits, and boost admissions. Templates included! community.headteacherchat.com/c/roadshow/... #SchoolMarketing #Admissions #OpenDay
Join our webinar to learn a simple, three-step strategy to reach local families, turn views into visits, and boost admissions. Templates included! community.headteacherchat.com/c/roadshow/... #SchoolMarketing #Admissions #OpenDay
ALL IN ONE PLACE
One of the best things about our HeadteacherChat planners? Everything you need is right where you need it.
• Meeting notes
• Call lists
• Key dates
• Plans and priorities
No more hunting for scraps of paper — it’s all in one place.
www.headteacherchat.com/planners
One of the best things about our HeadteacherChat planners? Everything you need is right where you need it.
• Meeting notes
• Call lists
• Key dates
• Plans and priorities
No more hunting for scraps of paper — it’s all in one place.
www.headteacherchat.com/planners
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
ALL IN ONE PLACE
One of the best things about our HeadteacherChat planners? Everything you need is right where you need it.
• Meeting notes
• Call lists
• Key dates
• Plans and priorities
No more hunting for scraps of paper — it’s all in one place.
www.headteacherchat.com/planners
One of the best things about our HeadteacherChat planners? Everything you need is right where you need it.
• Meeting notes
• Call lists
• Key dates
• Plans and priorities
No more hunting for scraps of paper — it’s all in one place.
www.headteacherchat.com/planners
Who remembers this glue? 🤔
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Who remembers this glue? 🤔
@theSENDcast is your go-to hub for all things SEND, offering free weekly podcasts and online CPD training. Helping #teachers, parents, and professionals support children and young people with #SEND.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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We know that when leaders have the right tools, their workload becomes easier and their thinking becomes clearer. That’s why every planner is now £15. Helping you create calm, consistency, and confidence throughout the term. Code: DISCOUNT25
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November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
We know that when leaders have the right tools, their workload becomes easier and their thinking becomes clearer. That’s why every planner is now £15. Helping you create calm, consistency, and confidence throughout the term. Code: DISCOUNT25
www.schoolleaders.shop/discount/DI...
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Event: The Wellbeing Effect
Discover how wellbeing-first leadership strengthens outcomes and school culture. Join Andy Mellor on Monday 24 November for The Wellbeing Effect.
Reserve your place:
headteacher-chat.link/wellbeing-fx
Discover how wellbeing-first leadership strengthens outcomes and school culture. Join Andy Mellor on Monday 24 November for The Wellbeing Effect.
Reserve your place:
headteacher-chat.link/wellbeing-fx
November 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Event: The Wellbeing Effect
Discover how wellbeing-first leadership strengthens outcomes and school culture. Join Andy Mellor on Monday 24 November for The Wellbeing Effect.
Reserve your place:
headteacher-chat.link/wellbeing-fx
Discover how wellbeing-first leadership strengthens outcomes and school culture. Join Andy Mellor on Monday 24 November for The Wellbeing Effect.
Reserve your place:
headteacher-chat.link/wellbeing-fx
New Ofsted Information Pack Checklist - Our updated Ofsted Info Pack.
Download now from our community: community.headteacherchat.com/c/resources...
Download now from our community: community.headteacherchat.com/c/resources...
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
New Ofsted Information Pack Checklist - Our updated Ofsted Info Pack.
Download now from our community: community.headteacherchat.com/c/resources...
Download now from our community: community.headteacherchat.com/c/resources...