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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 21h

Ofsted’s revised inspection framework, due to take effect from 10 November 2025, continues to put school staff well-being at risk.

We’re calling on Ofsted to halt the introduction of its revised framework and rethink its approach.

Read about and join our campaign here: https://bit.ly/43j0HuC

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 1d

📅 Wednesday 19 November 2025

Book your place on our London Ofsted course to prepare your school for the revised inspection framework and hear updates on the NAHT campaign to protect your well-being.

🔗 https://bit.ly/478rfQI

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 1d

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 2d

Thousands of education leaders will be at the Schools & Academies Show Birmingham this November. Don’t miss the chance to share experiences, explore solutions, and network with colleagues from across the country.

📍 NEC Birmingham | 19–20 November
🎟️ Free registration: https://hubs.la/Q03rq5jC0

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 2d

⏰ Last chance to get an £80 M&S voucher when you join NAHT today!

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 4d

Join NAHT this weekend and receive an £80 M&S voucher!

👉 https://bit.ly/3E48SBh

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 5d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay

Charity and NAHT partner Education Support has released a toolkit of esources to support education professionals' mental health.

Access the toolkit here 👉 https://bit.ly/4pWBhNm and if you need to talk, call their 24/7 emotional support helpline on 08000 562 561

World Mental Health Day toolkit

We've handpicked some of our popular resources to help you and your colleagues stay mentally well.

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 6d

Join us on 16 October for our HR processes course for head teachers and school business leaders.

Learn strategies for:

▶️ Avoiding conflict
▶️ Carrying out robust internal investigations
▶️ Investigation reports
▶️ Conducting difficult conversations

Book now: https://bit.ly/3T8lYSJ

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 7d

📢 All members in England.

Send a letter to your employer that will help to safeguard you, your staff and your school community during Ofsted inspections - https://bit.ly/47fNHbC

👇 Watch this short video from NAHT general secretary, Paul Whiteman, on why this action is essential.

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 8d

We will be re-running this popular course on 14 October 2025 - be sure to book early to avoid disappointment 👉 https://bit.ly/4cBLFST

▶️ Financial development skills for the head teacher/SLT/SBL
▶️ Strategies to reduce spend in non-essential areas
▶️ Financial reporting
▶️ Financial recovery plans

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 12d

Join NAHT, the school leaders' union, this weekend and receive an £80 M&S voucher!

🔗 https://bit.ly/3E48SBh

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 13d

We estimate that more than 1,000 employers have now received a letter from school leaders asking them to carry out a well-being risk assessment over Ofsted’s new inspection framework.

Join the campaign. write a letter to your employer here: www.naht.org.uk/ofsted#letter

https://bit.ly/4gVpA5p

1,000 school employers urged to protect staff against ‘Ofsted risk’

School leaders’ union rallies its members to ask their employer to carry out a wellbeing risk assessment over Ofsted’s new school inspections

www.tes.com

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 13d

We're calling on Ofsted to halt the introduction of its revised framework and rethink its approach.

👇 Watch what school leaders have to say about the impact the plans will have on their mental health and well-being.

👉 Then join our campaign by writing to your employer: www.naht.org.uk/Ofsted

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 13d

Join us on 16 October for our HR processes course for head teachers and school business leaders.

Learn strategies for:

▶️ Avoiding conflict
▶️ Carrying out robust internal investigations
▶️ Investigation reports
▶️ Conducting difficult conversations

Book now: https://bit.ly/3T8lYSJ

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 13d

School leaders: Have you written to your employer about how they will protect and support school staff during Ofsted inspections?

We have provided a template letter to make it easy to take this action, which supports our fairer and safer inspection campaign 👉 www.naht.org.uk/Ofsted

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 13d

This #BlackHistoryMonth, take a look at You Are Not Alone - an anthology of personal experiences authored and released by BAME school leaders who are part of our Leaders for Race Equality Network.

Read more and get a copy of the book here: https://bit.ly/3MaN48A

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 13d

Schools have seen more pupils impacted by increasing levels of poverty in recent years, harming not only their health and well-being but also their education.

NAHT president, Angi Gibson, spoke to ITV news this week about the impact on families and schools.

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 14d

📢 Calling all school business leaders - take part in the Education Mutual annual survey of SBL well-being before 10 Oct to be entered into a prize draw for a £100 Amazon voucher.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4nlJcBI

Read the terms and conditions on Education Mutual's website 👉 https://bit.ly/3VeDPIA

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 15d

⚠️ Act now for fairer. safer inspection

We're calling on Ofsted to halt the introduction of its revised framework and rethink its approach in light of evidence that its plans will damage school leader mental health & well-being.

Get involved - send a letter to your employer 👉 www.naht.org.uk/Ofsted

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 15d

📢 Calling all school leaders!

Access CPD sessions on leadership, funding, SEND, estates and more at the Schools & Academies Show Birmingham, taking place on 19–20 November, at the NEC Birmingham. Learn. Connect. Shape the future of education. Register free today: https://hubs.la/Q03rq5jC0

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 15d

Listen to NAHT assistant general secretary, James Bowen, explain to the BBC's Moneybox why we wrote to the DfE to call for urgent action on the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 16d

⏰ Last chance to claim this special offer!

Join NAHT before 11:59pm tonight and unlock:
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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 18d

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...

www.itv.com

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 18d

We will be re-running this popular course on 14 October 2025 - be sure to book early to avoid disappointment 👉 https://bit.ly/4cBLFST

▶️ Financial development skills for the head teacher/SLT/SBL
▶️ Strategies to reduce spend in non-essential areas
▶️ Financial reporting
▶️ Financial recovery plans

NAHT @naht.org.uk · 18d

Our assistant general secretary James Bowen told BBC News that there is an urgent need for the DfE to get to grips with payment delays affecting the Teachers' Pension Scheme. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Head teachers' union demands action over 'failing' pension scheme

The union says payment delays from the Teachers' Pension Scheme have left many in financial disarray.

www.bbc.co.uk

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