⏰ Time-limited 50% discount offer on now! Enter the code Flash-RR at checkout. What does the Employment Rights Act 2025 mean for your school? NAHT legal expert Paula Porter explains the key changes & their impact. 📍 Birmingham, Liverpool, Norwich, York, Bristol, London 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c

Curriculum pressure and high-stakes accountability risk squeezing out time for children to read for enjoyment. Our submission to the Education Select Committee calls for a system that supports both standards and joy in reading. 👉 https://bit.ly/4qvwHon

Teacher retention is not just about recruitment. It is about culture and well‑being. Education Support’s Cultures that care toolkit supports school leaders with practical, research‑informed actions to help staff feel supported, stay longer and thrive in the profession. 👉 https://bit.ly/4rUiVwL

🌱 Schools are communities where children should feel safe and valued. Our new blog explores how school leaders build belonging through inclusion, kindness and a strong focus on well-being. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/40ao6fU

✨ Nine reasons to attend the Inspiring Leadership Conference 2026 📅 4–5 June | 📍 ICC Birmingham ✔️ 15 CPD points ✔️ Practical workshops ✔️ Global networking 👉 Read the article and book early to save: https://bit.ly/4kgfygM #InspiringLeadership

🎉 Join us in celebrating the amazing work happening in schools and colleges across the UK by nominating your colleagues for The Pearson National Teaching Awards. Award recognition could lead to your school featuring on BBC’s The One Show. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rg3gb9 #teachingawards

📉 Reading enjoyment among children is at its lowest level in 20 years. Just 33% of children now enjoy reading, falling to 29% among nine to 10-year-olds in England. Our submission to the Education Select Committee sets out why restoring reading for pleasure must be a priority. https://bit.ly/4qvwHon

⏰ Time-limited 50% discount offer on now! Enter the code Flash-RR at checkout. Get clarity on Ofsted’s new inspection model and an update on NAHT’s campaign for full system reform. 📍 Six locations nationwide Supported by Browne Jacobson and NGA. 🔗 Join us: https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c

The government's aspirations for SEND units in every secondary school are welcome, but clarity is needed on its plans for primary schools and more funding will still be needed for special school places. Investment in staff and training is also vital. https://bit.ly/3Oau51B

NAHT is proud to support Family Gateway – our charity partner for 2025/26 Family Gateway is transforming lives across North Tyneside and the wider North East, working hand in hand with local families to break the cycle of poverty and create lasting change. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4a1XTEW

Falling pupil numbers are forcing the closure of schools across the country. In our latest Leadership Focus magazine feature, Amardeep Panesar shares her experience of this difficult situation, including helping to place pupils in appropriate schools and supporting staff. https://bit.ly/4psIgMh

🎥 Paul Whiteman on the NAHT Regional Roadshow 2026 Our general secretary shares why the NAHT Regional Roadshow 2026 is a must-attend for school leaders, bringing support, insight and connection straight to your region. 👉 Find out more and book your place: https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c

Since 2018, Education Mutual has put schools first with ethical, member-owned absence protection. 🏆 Customer Service Excellence 2025 💬 Community-driven 🛡️ Robust cover + well-being services included 🎁 Get a £100 Amazon voucher when you take out cover by 31 March. T&Cs apply. 👉 https://bit.ly/4bkrsE2

It's #HeartUnions week! School leaders in our Northern Ireland branch are celebrating the strength they've found in working together through NAHT NI.

What does the government’s SEND Review response really mean for school leaders? SEND expert Marijke Miles unpacks the ambitions, the gaps, and the implications for schools and families. Join the conversation at the NAHT Regional Roadshow 2026. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c

School leaders are working hard to build cultures where colleagues can thrive. Our latest podcast episode features Jagdeep Pabla discussing the National Education Diversity Awards and how they highlight inclusive, sustainable school leadership. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4rlsaph

Confidently handle challenging parent behaviour and complex complaints. Education law specialists Browne Jacobson share best practice on de-escalation, vexatious complaints, social media conduct and more. 📅 24 Feb–25 Mar | Six UK cities Reserve your place👉 https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c

🎁 NAHT members get exclusive discounts on days out, cinema tickets, restaurants & more — from Legoland and Alton Towers to National Trust visits. Unlock great savings in just a few clicks and enjoy more for less, this half-term and beyond. Start saving today: 👉 naht.org.uk/NAHT-Extras

Safer Internet Day is on 10 February. BBC Bitesize has resources for primary and secondary schools, including a primary live lesson on artificial intelligence and a secondary assembly on online safety, plus follow‑up digital safety materials. 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

Great leadership isn’t about avoiding tough conversations, it’s about handling them with clarity, courage, and care. Learn a simple, powerful model for coaching, navigating challenging discussions, and delivering feedback that lands. 📆 25 February 👉 Book now: https://bit.ly/45obtAZ

School leader Amardeep Panesar shares her experience of leading a primary school through closure in our latest feature. With falling rolls affecting schools across the country, she offers valuable reflections on supporting staff and children through this difficult process. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4psIgMh

Poor mental health and well-being are driving teachers out of the profession. This is a crisis that school leaders cannot solve alone. Education Support is calling on the government to act on teacher retention. It takes minutes to write to your MP. 👉 https://bit.ly/4rCiKpC

@naht.org.uk is setting up an independent group to monitor the impact of Ofsted’s new inspections on leaders’ wellbeing, following concerns that they pose a 'real risk'

NAHT is running an online course to help leaders protect their well-being while driving excellence. Led by well-being expert Kelly Hannaghan, the session explores sustainable leadership, resilience and practical strategies to build a culture of well-being across your school. https://bit.ly/463CVUR

Strengthen your HR skills and confidently manage your team with our course, Managing People in Schools on 13 May 2026. ▶️ HR processes ▶️ Managing staff performance and conduct ▶️ Handling complex people-related issues ▶️ Supporting a positive school culture Book your place 👉 https://bit.ly/490q7Ba

⏳ The countdown is on. The NAHT 2026 Regional Roadshow starts 24 Feb, IET Birmingham. Next stops: Liverpool, Norwich, York, Bristol, London. Expect essential updates on SEND, Ofsted, parental complaints, curriculum and more. Secure your place 👉 https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c

ICYMI: Have a scroll through our in-depth feature on parental complaints, exploring what legal protection school leaders can rely on, whether or not it is sufficient, and what a more streamlined system could mean for them. 🔗 https://bit.ly/496aQyl

We’re supporting Amendment 221 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to put Child Rights Impact Assessments on a statutory footing. Echoing a key Covid-19 Inquiry recommendation, this is a vital step to ensure children’s rights are considered in decision-making. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4akFft8

🔔 Tell us about the current state of school buildings, investment needs and the challenges you face in managing your estate. Check your emails for a link to a short survey. Your responses will support our ongoing campaign to secure the funding you need to improve and maintain school buildings.

When school leaders are left struggling with their well-being, it not only has a profound personal impact it can also affect staff and pupils. In light of yet more data showing a workforce in crisis, our general secretary Paul Whiteman calls again for the government to act 👉 https://bit.ly/4kixRlA

“The work is happening; it’s just a case of shining a light on it.” A powerful reflection on why celebrating inclusive school cultures matters now more than ever in our latest episode of The School Leadership Podcast. 🎧 👉 https://bit.ly/4rlsaph

LGBT+ History Month is a chance to reaffirm our commitment to inclusion. In 2026, NAHT will be marching at Pride events across the UK — and we’d love our members to join us and stand for equality in education. #NAHTPride 🔗 https://bit.ly/4reI4BQ

🌟NAHT members can access discounted membership with the @collegeofteaching.bsky.social which helps support professional growth, evidence informed practice, and a stronger voice for the profession. Take a look at what’s available and see how it can support your development: 👉 https://bit.ly/3NVaJ0g

📢 Annual Conference delegates: check your inboxes for an important reminder about sharing your travel and logistics information with us. #NAHTconf

As well as welcoming new schools to the scheme, ministers should also seek to understand any barriers remaining for those that have so far chosen not to apply - be they around funding, staffing, space, or anything else - and look at what can be done to help overcome them. https://bit.ly/49SI2K5

We’d like to congratulate @concero.education, our Technology Partners, on winning the #BettUK26 IT Support Service Award 🏆 A people-focused, forward-thinking team supporting school leaders with trusted, education-first technology. 👉 naht.org.uk/concero-education-technology

The Jamie Oliver Good School Food Awards are now open. Great school food changes lives and these awards celebrate the people making that happen every day. 👉 Think your school should be recognised? Take a look at the categories and get involved: https://schoolfoodawards.jamieoliver.com/

🌈 February marks LGBT+ History Month, a chance to celebrate LGBT+ history, champion equality and shine a light on this year’s theme: science and innovation. We’d love to see how schools are getting involved. Share your activities and ideas using #LGBTHM2026.

🎤 Hear NAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman break down the fast-moving education landscape, including the Schools White Paper and the government’s reform agenda. 📍 Birmingham, Liverpool, Norwich, York, Bristol, London 🔗 Book now: https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c

Great leadership means handling tough conversations with clarity, courage and care. Join is on 25 February to learn a simple, powerful model for navigating challenging discussions and delivering feedback that lands, on our virtual course: Lead Boldly. Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/45obtAZ

As education secretary Bridget Phillipson promises to simplify how parents raise complaints with schools, we delve into what a more streamlined system could mean for school leaders already drowning in complaints, and why reform can’t come soon enough. 🔗 https://bit.ly/496aQyl

Jagdeep Pabla reminds us that inclusive, sustainable cultures don’t happen by accident, they’re built through thoughtful leadership. The National Education Diversity Awards recognise those shaping environments where staff can truly thrive. 🎧 https://bit.ly/4rlsaph

📣 New opportunity for school business leaders From February, ISBL will run free, in-person training sessions funded by the DfE, covering: • ICFP • Financial planning & budgeting • Strategic & operational leadership • HR, flexible working & leading change 🔗 https://bit.ly/4t9d0Fe

At a civic reception in the council chambers, we celebrated Derek Gray's 90th birthday, and his 40 years of service as an @naht.org.uk official in #NAHTStokeOnTrent. Still serving on two governing bodies, and providing support and advice to school leaders, his commitment to education is unwavering.

Margaret Mullane MP thanks 40 school leaders from across London at a Parliamentary Reception arranged by NAHT, ahead of meetings between our members and MPs.

NAHT members from across London meeting their local MPs to discuss key issues facing school leadership, in Committee Room 11 at Westminster Hall.

We’re bringing high-quality CPD and key sector updates in SEND, Ofsted, parental complaints and more to regions across England. 📅 24 Feb to 25 Mar Supported by Browne Jacobson and NGA. Secure your place at the NAHT 2026 Regional Roadshow 👉 https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c

Parents exhausted, teachers overstretched and children slipping through the net. The SEND system is in crisis. In our latest Leadership Focus magazine feature, we ask how we can rebuild hope and support for those who need it the most. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pqEXFB

Today, we welcomed officials from seven regions across the UK to our London offices to take part in our National Training Programme. By engaging in this course, they will receive the necessary accreditation to represent their fellow school leaders when they face challenges.

It is positive that this initiative envisages teachers being involved in development of this technology, to ensure it can be used safely and appropriately However, it is important that it complements face-to-face interaction with children and does not replace it. https://bit.ly/4rlUJDb