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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 02/09/2026

NAHT members are backed by experienced advisers, specialist guidance and a union that's campaigning on the issues that matter most to school leaders. Join today and claim your £80 M&S voucher 👉 bit.ly/4jRkh7Z

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 08/08/2026

Got a friend or colleague who could benefit from membership? Now’s the perfect time to recommend them. If they join, you’ll receive a £30 M&S voucher as a thank you. Better still, there’s no limit to how many people you can refer, so the rewards can quickly add up. 🔗 bit.ly/3AS1lnu

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Paul Gosling @paulgosling.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

New album from me, here is a taster: music.youtube.com/watch?v=fCtt...

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Michael Tidd @michaelt1979.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

One of the greatest challenges of properly supporting inclusion is the reliance on temporary pockets of funding.

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 21/03/2026

NAHT stands with school leaders working to build inclusive, anti‑racist education environments. We continue to call for mandatory anti‑racism training for everyone working in education and for a whole‑system approach that tackles racial inequality at every level. 🔗 bit.ly/47Rxx8f

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 20/03/2026

Early Bird ends soon - book now! The Inspiring Leadership Conference 2026 brings together CEOs, head teachers and senior leaders for two days of powerful CPD and world‑class speakers. 📅 4–5 June, ICC Birmingham. Secure your ticket: bit.ly/4rOCN5b

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 13/03/2026

NAHT Annual Conference 2026 is just around the corner. School leaders from across the UK will set NAHT policy, debate key issues and hear from leading voices in education. 🌟 Follow the highlights and key decisions across conference weekend. 🔗 bit.ly/3wg8Cfd 📍 1 to 2 May, ICC Belfast.

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 27/02/2026

Well said!👏 Tom Kerridge: "Immigration is constantly used by political parties for masking years and years of infrastructure to health, housing, employment, education. "It is not the fault of immigration, it is the fault of poor spending, it is the fault of poor money management."

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

ICYMI: Annual retention payments to encourage headteachers to work in under-served areas fail to address reasons why leaders quit, experts have said schoolsweek.co.uk/retention-payment…

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Retention payments for leaders 'won't address why they quit'

Union leaders 'unconvinced' annual payments to keep heads in under-served areas are the answer

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John Roberts @johngroberts.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Schools in more than one in three areas of the country face cuts to their core funding next year as local authorities grapple with “mountainous” deficits in special educational needs spending. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

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Third of areas cut core school funding to prop up SEND

DfE urged to fix the ‘scandal’ of mainstream school funding being diverted to support councils’ ‘mountainous’ SEND debts

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

'As we approach the end of another tough calendar year for school leaders and their teams, they deserve our heartfelt thanks. They have gone above and beyond to help pupils flourish, despite numerous challenges,' writes @naht.org.uk's Paul Whiteman schoolsweek.co.uk/signs-of-pro...

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Progress gives cause for optimism ahead of 2026 challenges

As we approach the end of another tough year for school leaders and their teams, they deserve our thanks

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 18/12/2025

While schools already teach healthy relationships in RSHE, specialist training and support is welcome. However, misogyny and violence against women and girls reaches far beyond the classroom. Government, health, social care, police & parents also have a big role to play www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys

The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls in England.

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

ICYMI: Parents believe underfunding is the biggest issue facing schools today, with two fifths reporting being asked to contribute to day-to-day running costs schoolsweek.co.uk/underfunding...

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Parents believe underfunding is biggest issue for schools

Two fifths report being asked to contribute to day-to-day running costs.

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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

With the Christmas holidays in sight, many teachers and education staff may be experiencing burnout. Please remember to look after yourself 💙 For tips on how to avoid burnout, see our resource: ow.ly/6RHB50XFC3l 📷 Self-Care Spotlight

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

"The headteacher role is the most critical in education: on that we now seem largely agreed. But we’re failing to do the hard bit of creating a system that is geared to reflect that" Today's Tes briefing: email.tes.com/cr/AQiOjhAQu... Links to @vicgoddard.bsky.social @davemcpartlin.bsky.social

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The reconstruction of the role of headteacher

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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

How are you feeling about returning to work tomorrow? It's normal to feel mixed emotions. Whatever you're feeling, we're here to help you manage your emotions and support you all the way 💙 📞 Call us, we'll listen: 08000 562 561

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 26/11/2025

Our offices will be closed on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November 2025. If you have an urgent query, please check our website for further information about getting in touch 👉 bit.ly/4idtCGL

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 22/11/2025

Join us on 29 January for a session on building positive and proactive home-school partnerships. ✅ The key components of effective parent-school partnerships ✅ The impact of communication styles and school culture ✅ Case studies of successful collaboration Book your place: bit.ly/3K88eGv

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 21/11/2025

NAHT president, Angi Gibson, spoke to ITV News about how the SEND crisis is affecting schools, pupils and families, as well as how challenges around funding, pay and retention are further increasing the pressure on educators and school staff.

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 21/11/2025

We can’t just rely on people wanting to do the job as a labour of love. School leaders face overwhelming and pervasive challenges that are increasingly harming their health and well-being. bit.ly/47Uzi5e

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Many ‘overwhelmed’ headteachers leave role within five years

Some 30 per cent of primary heads and 38 per cent of secondary leaders under 50 are leaving their posts within five years, analysis by the NAHT shows

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

EXCLUSIVE: Ofsted has again refused to release data showing how many people supported or opposed its report card inspection plans – saying the 'vast majority' of the 6,500 responses were not actually categorised by 'sentiment' schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-slamm...

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Ofsted slammed over secret consultation analysis method

Experts warn of 'risk' decision-makers at inspectorate were not 'provided with the relevant information'

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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 06/11/2025

Which one is more English?

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 05/11/2025

While it doesn’t deliver everything we had called for, this package of recommendations is a step in the right direction in better meeting the needs of all pupils, including children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with additional needs. bit.ly/4nGQ0JM

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Government and Ofqual to make major change to GCSEs for September 2028

The Government also said it would replace the current computer science GCSE, while exploring the possibility of a new data science and AI qualification.

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · 04/11/2025

NAHT West Midlands was at the 3-18 Trust conference in Telford yesterday. We spoke to existing members, and signed up new members. Support for our #Ofsted campaign for fairer, safer inspection was strong.

Sales and Retention Executive Paul Gosling at the NAHT stand at the 3-18 Trust conference

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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

📢 New policy report: Revisiting the teacher retention crisis: recommendations for change. Education Support’s new report calls for urgent action on the teacher retention crisis, backed by evidence on mental health and workplace wellbeing. 📎 Read, download, and share: ow.ly/sTJE50Xksu2

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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We’re here to listen, even during the half-term. 💙 If you, or someone you know, needs to talk, our qualified counsellors are here 24/7 to listen and offer immediate, confidential emotional support. 📞 Call us, we’ll listen: 08000 562 561

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 28/10/2025

▶️ WATCH: NAHT policy officer, Andy Walls, gave evidence to the Education Select Committee this morning on the RAAC crisis and the need for further funding to make our school buildings safe.

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 27/09/2025

Free school breakfast clubs have real benefits but its important the government takes on board feedback from its initial trial, including school leader concerns over funding, staffing and space within school buildings says NAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman. www.itv.com/news/2025-09...

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🌡️ 'We can no longer sustain the culture of fear that distorts the focus of school leaders' ‪@sineadmc.bsky.social‬ schoolsweek.co.uk/we-can-no-lo...

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We have to define 'high stakes' if we hope to lower them

We won't come up with effective policy solutions if we don't clearly set out the problem

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Ofsted has been accused of 'mission creep' after it emerged new inspections will mark down teacher training providers that allow the use of 'discredited' research – with the watchdog refusing to say what studies would fall into this category schoolsweek.co.uk/row-over-new...

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Row over new Ofsted ‘high-quality’ research checks

New inspections will judge teacher trainers down if use of 'discredited research' isn't tackled

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Not the first, and not the last, move in the battle against the Ofsted reforms from unions, but a step towards something significant.

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

"One of the descriptors says in order to be at the ‘expected standard’, results need to be broadly in line with national average... what does ‘broadly in line’ mean and over what period of time?" A very important point from James Bowen Exclusive 👇 www.tes.com/magazine/new...

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Ofsted judging schools on attainment 'could be biggest problem'

The watchdog has urgent questions to answer about its 'secure fit' approach to grading schools under its new inspection system, warns school leaders' union

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Exclusive: The leadership of the NAHT is considering whether to ballot members for industrial action over Ofsted reforms Comes after snap poll of 2,000 members at an emergency meeting on Tuesday found 89% supported exploring industrial options schoolsweek.co.uk/naht-to-cons...

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NAHT to consider industrial action ballot over Ofsted reform

Snap poll during meeting of 2,000 heads finds 9 in 10 back exploring industrial options

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

The persistence of the gender pay gap in schools is 'grossly unfair', says @naht.org.uk as it calls on the government to urgently conduct a detailed pay equality analysis

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Schools gender pay gap is ‘grossly unfair’

Headteachers’ leaders urge DfE to carry out a detailed pay equality analysis, as report highlights persistent gender gaps

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 16/09/2025

Thank you to the thousands of members who joined us for tonight's Ofsted meeting.

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Funding rates for pupils with special educational needs would be around 40 per cent higher today if they had kept pace with inflation, a committee of MPs has found, warning the freeze is pushing up EHCP numbers schoolsweek.co.uk/send-spend-f...

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SEND spend freeze has led to EHCP rise, MPs say

SEND funding rates would be 40 per cent higher if they had kept pace with inflation, report from parliamentary group says

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 15/09/2025

After years of chronic under-funding, our members are having to make very hard decisions in order to balance the books. We urge the Treasury to work closely with the DfE to match policy to funding, and ensure schools have the resources they need to deliver for every child. bit.ly/3ImWLlu

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Headteachers in England doubling up as caretakers as funding ‘hits rock bottom’

Exclusive: Research finds more than 1,000 schools have suffered cumulative real-terms cuts in excess of £1m each

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 13/09/2025

⏰ There's still time to register for our Pupil Premium course this Tuesday! Covering: ▶️ How the Pupil Premium grant can be used ▶️ The impact of disadvantage on performance & attendance ▶️ Evidence-based approaches ▶️ Reporting your Pupil Premium spend Book here 👉 bit.ly/3rpqaCT

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Exclusive: Ofsted is refusing to publish consultation data showing how many people opposed its new report card inspections, despite pledging transparency over the high-profile reforms schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-refus...

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 10/09/2025

Yesterday, we launched a snap poll to understand school leaders’ views on Ofsted’s revised approach to inspection. More than 1,400 leaders responded in less than 24 hours, overwhelmingly rejecting the inspectorate’s plans. Ofsted should pause and rethink its plans. Thread 👇

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 15/08/2025

You’ve earned a break. Let NAHT support you when you’re back. Join for £1, get £80 to spend at M&S, and enjoy full membership with no fees until September. t.co/14zdMMKNke

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 14/08/2025

The reasons behind this regional disparity need to be properly understood if they are to be tackled. They could range from differences in the impact of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis, to variations in poverty levels and investment into services and infrastructure bit.ly/47roNX6

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A-level results 2025: regional divide grows

Both the proportion of top grades awarded and the pass rate have seen a slight growth in England in 2025

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 14/08/2025

WATCH: NAHT head of policy, Sarah Hannafin, comments on today's Level 3 results and updates on what we want to see in the upcoming curriculum and assessment review. This content is only available on our WhatsApp channel. Join here on mobile 👉 bit.ly/4nGKloc Or here on a computer 👉 bit.ly/3Hr0ONi

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 12/08/2025

This is not a step any head teacher wants to take and it is not a decision that has been taken lightly. It follows months of unresolved negotiations with the employer over the misuse of disciplinary proceedings, disregard of agreed policies and victimisation of union officials. bbc.in/3Ul45k2

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Isle of Man school leaders vote in favour of industrial action

Members of union National Association of Head Teachers have voted for action short of strike.

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 08/08/2025

Read: 🗣️ Personal stories from school leaders about abuse from parents ⚙️ How NAHT policy experts are working to protect you and your staff ✔️ Tips on managing this complex issue from our specialist advisors All of this and more in our latest feature from Leadership Focus magazine: bit.ly/4m4tf2l.

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