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📣 Today is National Mentoring Day. Whether you're looking for support or keen to share your experience, NAHT's Mentoring Platform can help you build meaningful mentoring relationships. Free with membership: https://bit.ly/4eHCBgo

As part of #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating members' reflections on community and belonging. For school leader Shahista Zamir, community means shared responsibility. It's about knowing families, valuing the richness they bring and working alongside them rather than simply doing things for them.

The more school leaders who stand together, the stronger our collective voice becomes. Join thousands already demanding better funding, better workload solutions, better inspection and better recognition. 📢 Be part of the movement: https://bit.ly/4jRkh7Z

NAHT president Dave Woods explains how falling pupil numbers across the country has contributed to the funding pressures that are forcing more than 1 in 3 school leaders to consider staff cuts. Demand Better Funding: Add your name to our campaign: https://bit.ly/4AEs95o #WeDemandBetter

Members of NAHT's Redcar and Cleveland branch recently met local MP Luke Myers to discuss the challenges facing schools and why we're demanding better on inspection, funding, workload and recognition. Add your voice 👇 https://features.naht.org.uk/we-demand-better/

📢 NAHT has criticised the government's latest STRB remit as "disappointingly unambitious". School leaders need reforms that improve recruitment, retention and workload, not marginal changes that fail to address the profession's biggest challenges. Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/4i3ADvt

🖤 As part of #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating members' reflections on community and belonging. "Taking the time to learn about cultures in and around the school, not just on special days, helps create a community where everyone feels valued."

Chrstopher Tribble is head teacher of a platinum sports award school, but due to funding cuts to PE provision he and his school governors have had to cut the hours of their sports coach by up to 60%. #WeDemandBetter - add your name to our campaign: https://bit.ly/4AEs95o

We're proud to have joined the Healthy Start coalition. NAHT has long argued that children are more likely to thrive when support begins early and addresses the wider barriers they face. The Healthy Start campaign reflects many of the principles we have consistently championed.

Curious about what Google could make possible in your school? 💡 Join NAHT partner Concero Education Technology for a free webinar exploring Gemini, Google Vids, ChromeOS and more. 📅 5 November 🕞 3.30 to 4.30pm GMT 💻 Online and free 👉 https://bit.ly/4z3TOLy

Sixty years on from the tragedy at Aberfan, we remember the children, teachers and school staff who lost their lives, and we hold in our thoughts the families and community who continue to carry that loss. https://bbc.in/4BimO3K

Due to insufficient funding, head teacher Jeff Conquest cannot afford to replace teachers and teaching assistants who leave their jobs. Remaining staff face significant increases in workload, and classes have had to be merged. 🪧 #WeDemandBetter. Add your name to our campaign: bit.ly/4AEs95o

📊 Want to build confidence in school finance? Join our School Finance for Senior Leaders course on 5 November and gain practical insights into financial reporting, sustainable budgeting, compliance and strategic decision-making to support long-term school improvement. 🔗 https://bit.ly/45NshSc

📲 Will mobile phone-free schools make a difference? James Bowen is joined by Dr Ben Knight and Dr Paul Redford from UWE Bristol to discuss smartphone use in schools, the challenges of enforcement and what the evidence tells us about phone-free policies. 🎧 https://bit.ly/4saq795

⏰ Last chance! Today is the final day to join NAHT and receive an £80 M&S voucher, double our usual joining offer. Get expert support, advice and representation, and add your voice to the movement for a better future for education. 👉 https://bit.ly/40ogMex

A third of school leaders say their school has discussed redundancies or restructures. Years of underfunding have left schools with increasingly few options. That's why we're demanding better funding, better inspection, better workload and better recognition. 🖊️ Add your voice: https://bit.ly/4hECSnq

This World Menopause Day, we're recognising the experiences of school leaders who may be navigating menopause now or in the future. Open conversations and supportive workplaces can help ensure menopause is never a barrier to well-being, confidence or career progression. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hNQuNv

A third of school leaders say their school has considered redundancies or restructures. "Schools are nothing without their dedicated workforce, but funding shortfalls are forcing many leaders to lose valued colleagues." Read more: https://bit.ly/4i6RPyZ

📱 How do schools actually enforce phone-free environments? In the latest School Leadership Podcast, James Bowen speaks to Dr Ben Knight and Dr Paul Redford about smartphone use in schools, what the evidence shows and the realities facing staff. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4saq795

🚨 For four days only, we're doubling our joining offer. Join NAHT today and receive an £80 M&S voucher instead of our usual £40. Get expert advice, representation and support, while adding your voice to the growing movement demanding better for education. 👉 https://bit.ly/40ogMex

❤️ Today, NAHT's National Executive showed its support for #WearRedDay School leaders have a vital role in creating inclusive schools where every child can thrive. Together, we stand against racism and support the fight for equality. #ShowRacismTheRedCard

🔴 It's Wear Red Day today. People across the UK are wearing red to support Show Racism the Red Card and send a clear message that racism has no place in our schools or our communities. Members of NAHT's North East Regional Executive Committee are among those wearing red today in support.

"The leadership and culture of Ofsted must change." Tes reports on NAHT's call for a change in Ofsted leadership and fundamental reform of inspection. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dZ6Bqv

Confidence in Ofsted's leadership has been lost. Today, Paul Whiteman - NAHT general secretary, explains why NAHT's National Executive Committee has called for change in Ofsted leadership and fundamental reform of inspection. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4z6e7aR #WeDemandBetter

The profession cannot continue to tolerate a culture that undermines confidence and trust. Today, NAHT's national executive renewed its call for meaningful reform of inspection and change at Ofsted. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4inxIxK

"We're hearing from school leaders that they're having to lose valued colleagues because the money just isn't there." Speaking to LBC News, David Huntingford, head teacher and NAHT local branch president, explained why schools need proper funding and why #WeDemandBetter.📢 🎧 https://bit.ly/3TIsp2F

School funding pressures are forcing difficult decisions in schools across England. NAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman has warned that funding shortfalls risk causing "enormous damage" to children's education. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/47gjzMJ

📢 Upcoming Regional Conference 📢 With the increasing pressures facing school leaders, this conference has never been more timely! 📅 Friday 13 November 🕘 9:00am – 1:00pm 📍 Findel Education, Nottingham NG4 2SG 🎟️ Book your place for just £10: emconference-wellbeing.eventbrite.co.uk

The challenges facing education won't be solved by one voice alone. That's why school leaders are coming together to demand better on inspection, recognition, funding and workload. 📢 Join the movement: https://bit.ly/4jRkh7Z

Today, we were delighted to welcome Rob Kelsall, Assistant General Secretary to Wales Our executive committee met to discuss and map out the next phase #WeDemandBetter Communications detailing our next steps have now been emailed to all members, so please be sure to check your inbox @naht.org.uk

Staff at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Barrow-on-Furness began industrial action today after talks with the Mater Christi Trust failed. They seek compensation for excessive hours and extra responsibilities following their evacuation from the school building over three years ago.

🤖 AI is transforming school life, but so are the risks. Join this FREE NAHT member course on 16 October to explore digital safeguarding, filtering and monitoring, and practical steps to keep children safe. 👉 https://bit.ly/3SJoIJA

57% of young people say they don't know what career they want to pursue, while 30% want to work in an area they're passionate about. The BBC Bitesize Careers and Open University Follow Your Passion campaign helps pupils explore where their interests could take them. 🔗 https://bbc.in/3iZ7FNE

School leaders are working harder than ever as workload, bureaucracy and funding pressures continue to grow. It's time to demand better. Better workload. Better support. Better for schools, staff and children. ✏️ Add your voice: https://bit.ly/4hECSnq

New research commissioned by Ofsted found 88% of schools said inspections negatively affected well-being, while only 32% felt inspection-related workload was manageable. Graded inspections should be halted immediately and replaced with a more constructive approach. https://bit.ly/4ybpygQ

Officials from across NAHT will come together in November for Officials' Conference 2026. ✉️ If you’re an NAHT official, please keep an eye on your inbox for the latest information.

School leaders are standing together to demand better on inspection, recognition, funding and workload. The more voices behind the movement, the stronger our collective voice becomes. 📢 Join us: https://bit.ly/4jRkh7Z

Preparing for a possible inspection this term? NAHT's updated Ofsted guidance includes practical advice on: ✅ Planning calls ✅ Inspection nominees ✅ Reflection meetings ✅ Keeping records during an inspection ✅ Raising concerns if something doesn't feel right 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4wYY8dx

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re challenging inequality, tackling discrimination, and helping to create a fairer, more inclusive future for everyone. You can help drive meaningful change through the Leaders for Race Equality network. 👉 Find out more and get involved: https://bit.ly/3Fv71TD

The Department for Education has opened applications for funded bursaries for SBLs to study towards the CIPFA Level 7 in School Financial and Operational Leadership. Applications must be received by 11:45pm on Tuesday 20 October 2026. 🔗 https://bit.ly/472ZOIg

📢 The Children's Well-being & Schools Act is coming. Are you ready? Join us on 7 October for practical guidance on understanding your new responsibilities and preparing for implementation with confidence. 👉 Book now: https://bit.ly/4wodM1S

This #WorldTeachersDay we're celebrating all the teachers and leaders who change lives every day. But their dedication alone cannot fix chronic underinvestment in schools, a punitive inspection regime or unsustainable workload. 🪧 Demand better - add your name to our campaign: https://bit.ly/4AEs95o

🎥 School leaders are demanding better inspection. We're calling for graded inspections to be halted and the new Ofsted framework to be independently reviewed, working with the profession to create a fairer system. ✍️ Add your signature: https://bit.ly/4jexhGP #WeDemandBetter

🎉 6,000 school leaders have signed their support for #WeDemandBetter. Together, we're calling for the change education needs. If you haven't signed yet, add your voice today 👇 https://bit.ly/4z6e7aR

If you work in school business leadership or support services, Education Mutual would love to hear from you for its annual School Business Leader Well-being Index survey. The survey is open to professionals working across the #SBL community. Share your experiences: https://bit.ly/4gT6VHS

📢 What does the Children's Well-being & Schools Act mean for your school? Join Kelly Hannaghan on 7 October for a practical online session covering attendance, inclusion, safeguarding and pupil well-being, plus clear next steps for implementation. Book now 👇 https://bit.ly/4wodM1S

Our general secretary Paul Whiteman spoke at a panel event with the Education Policy Institute at Labour Party Conference exploring some of the barriers to the government's ambition of moving towards a trust-led school system.

NAHT president Dave Woods reflects on Day 2 at Labour conference - when debate focused on the challenge the government faces in ensuring education reforms are sustainable for schools amid concerns over funding and workload.

Interesting debate with education secretary Lucy Powell during EPI event at Labour conference on how to transform the life chances of disadvantaged pupils. Recognition that schools have a vital role - but also that they can't do it alone and need support, including from local services.

🌟 Join us for Stronger at the start, a FREE well-being webinar on 1 October, delivered with Education Support. Explore practical ways to protect your energy, reduce overwhelm and support well-being across your school community. 👉 Register your FREE place: https://bit.ly/4ycyEel