Heading on up - women in headship

Access the new resource to help you find, develop and keep good headteachers.

Featured items

Talking Points

Headship ambition increases
Read the press release

Securing accountability
A practical guide

Growing internal talent
Watch the video

Local conditions
A reflection guide for governors

Mind the gap
One person's account of applying for a head of children's centre post

  • Local authorities partners

    Are you part of a local authority, diocesan board, school group, or network? Do you want to attract and retain the headteachers necessary to ensure the future success of your schools? Find out more about taking action

  • Aspiring Heads

    Are you thinking of headship at your primary, special or secondary school? Whether you’re just starting out, or already in middle leadership, is something stopping you from stepping up? Get some instant inspiration

  • Current heads

    Are you already a primary, special or secondary school headteacher and wondering about your role in developing school leaders for the future? Do you have talented staff that you want to nurture and support? Find out more about talent management

  • Are you a school governor and concerned about finding and keeping the best headteacher for your school? Do you want to meet the future leadership needs of your school? Find out more about recruitment and retention