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The NAHT 2026 Regional Roadshow is coming this spring, with essential sessions on SEND, Ofsted, parental complaints, employment rights and more.
📅 24 Feb – Birmingham; 25 Feb – Liverpool; 19 Mar – Norwich; 20 Mar – York; 24 Mar – Bristol; 25 Mar – London
👉 Book now https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c
📅 24 Feb – Birmingham; 25 Feb – Liverpool; 19 Mar – Norwich; 20 Mar – York; 24 Mar – Bristol; 25 Mar – London
👉 Book now https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c
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.
January 29, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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.
January 29, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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
📅 24 Feb to 25 Mar
Supported by Browne Jacobson and NGA.
Secure your place at the NAHT 2026 Regional Roadshow 👉 https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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
📅 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
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
January 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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
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.
By engaging in this course, they will receive the necessary accreditation to represent their fellow school leaders when they face challenges.
January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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.
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
However, it is important that it complements face-to-face interaction with children and does not replace it.
https://bit.ly/4rlUJDb
AI tutoring to be introduced across UK schools
One union leader stressed AI tools should ‘never replace face-to-face interaction’
bit.ly
January 27, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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
However, it is important that it complements face-to-face interaction with children and does not replace it.
https://bit.ly/4rlUJDb
Meet Sarah Furness—RAF veteran, mindfulness coach and keynote speaker at #ILConf26.
In her keynote, Sarah will explore how leaders can:
✅ Lead with calmness
✅ Build confidence under pressure
✅ Strengthen trust and team cohesion
🔗 Book now to unlock the early bird rate: https://bit.ly/49PDyCD
In her keynote, Sarah will explore how leaders can:
✅ Lead with calmness
✅ Build confidence under pressure
✅ Strengthen trust and team cohesion
🔗 Book now to unlock the early bird rate: https://bit.ly/49PDyCD
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Meet Sarah Furness—RAF veteran, mindfulness coach and keynote speaker at #ILConf26.
In her keynote, Sarah will explore how leaders can:
✅ Lead with calmness
✅ Build confidence under pressure
✅ Strengthen trust and team cohesion
🔗 Book now to unlock the early bird rate: https://bit.ly/49PDyCD
In her keynote, Sarah will explore how leaders can:
✅ Lead with calmness
✅ Build confidence under pressure
✅ Strengthen trust and team cohesion
🔗 Book now to unlock the early bird rate: https://bit.ly/49PDyCD
Emotionally-based school avoidance is rising and schools need confident, informed strategies to respond.
This course gives leaders the tools to understand, identify and take effective action to support pupils and staff.
Book now for 12 February 👉 https://bit.ly/4nWni8R
This course gives leaders the tools to understand, identify and take effective action to support pupils and staff.
Book now for 12 February 👉 https://bit.ly/4nWni8R
January 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Emotionally-based school avoidance is rising and schools need confident, informed strategies to respond.
This course gives leaders the tools to understand, identify and take effective action to support pupils and staff.
Book now for 12 February 👉 https://bit.ly/4nWni8R
This course gives leaders the tools to understand, identify and take effective action to support pupils and staff.
Book now for 12 February 👉 https://bit.ly/4nWni8R
Meet the speakers shaping the NAHT 2026 Regional Roadshow:
• The education landscape - Paul Whiteman
• SEND review - Marijke Miles
• Ofsted inspection - Ian Hartwright
• Parental complaints with Browne Jacobson
• Employment Rights Act - Paula Porter
📅 24 Feb–25 Mar across six venues
bit.ly/4pMOV4c
• The education landscape - Paul Whiteman
• SEND review - Marijke Miles
• Ofsted inspection - Ian Hartwright
• Parental complaints with Browne Jacobson
• Employment Rights Act - Paula Porter
📅 24 Feb–25 Mar across six venues
bit.ly/4pMOV4c
January 24, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Meet the speakers shaping the NAHT 2026 Regional Roadshow:
• The education landscape - Paul Whiteman
• SEND review - Marijke Miles
• Ofsted inspection - Ian Hartwright
• Parental complaints with Browne Jacobson
• Employment Rights Act - Paula Porter
📅 24 Feb–25 Mar across six venues
bit.ly/4pMOV4c
• The education landscape - Paul Whiteman
• SEND review - Marijke Miles
• Ofsted inspection - Ian Hartwright
• Parental complaints with Browne Jacobson
• Employment Rights Act - Paula Porter
📅 24 Feb–25 Mar across six venues
bit.ly/4pMOV4c
The number of children with additional needs is rising faster than the system can manage, leaving schools and families to navigate the consequences on their own.
Explore real stories of the SEND crisis from schools across the UK and NAHT's view on what needs to change.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pqEXFB
Explore real stories of the SEND crisis from schools across the UK and NAHT's view on what needs to change.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pqEXFB
January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The number of children with additional needs is rising faster than the system can manage, leaving schools and families to navigate the consequences on their own.
Explore real stories of the SEND crisis from schools across the UK and NAHT's view on what needs to change.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pqEXFB
Explore real stories of the SEND crisis from schools across the UK and NAHT's view on what needs to change.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pqEXFB
Reposted by NAHT
@naht.org.uk survey reveals that 45% of school leaders needed mental health support in the past year – and this ‘should be a real cause for concern for the government’, says Paul Whiteman
Almost half of school leaders needed mental health support last year
A stressed, overworked and struggling workforce should be a major concern for government, union leader warns
www.tes.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM
@naht.org.uk survey reveals that 45% of school leaders needed mental health support in the past year – and this ‘should be a real cause for concern for the government’, says Paul Whiteman
Reposted by NAHT
💬 Almost half of school leaders needed mental health support in the past year, with nearly three quarters saying their job has affected their wellbeing, a new survey has found
schoolsweek.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
💬 Almost half of school leaders needed mental health support in the past year, with nearly three quarters saying their job has affected their wellbeing, a new survey has found
Annual Conference 2026 delegates – a quick reminder to check the email sent yesterday evening and complete the mandatory travel and logistics form by Friday 13 Feb ⏰
This is essential for planning transport and support in Belfast. Full details are in the email.
This is essential for planning transport and support in Belfast. Full details are in the email.
January 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Annual Conference 2026 delegates – a quick reminder to check the email sent yesterday evening and complete the mandatory travel and logistics form by Friday 13 Feb ⏰
This is essential for planning transport and support in Belfast. Full details are in the email.
This is essential for planning transport and support in Belfast. Full details are in the email.
🚨 Our new survey reveals the shocking toll school leadership is taking on mental health.
Almost half of school leaders needed mental health and well-being support in just one year.
🧵👇https://www.naht.org.uk/News/Latest-comments/Press-room/ArtMID/558/ArticleID/2948
Almost half of school leaders needed mental health and well-being support in just one year.
🧵👇https://www.naht.org.uk/News/Latest-comments/Press-room/ArtMID/558/ArticleID/2948
January 23, 2026 at 10:08 AM
🚨 Our new survey reveals the shocking toll school leadership is taking on mental health.
Almost half of school leaders needed mental health and well-being support in just one year.
🧵👇https://www.naht.org.uk/News/Latest-comments/Press-room/ArtMID/558/ArticleID/2948
Almost half of school leaders needed mental health and well-being support in just one year.
🧵👇https://www.naht.org.uk/News/Latest-comments/Press-room/ArtMID/558/ArticleID/2948
Primary Futures is offering an opportunity for primary pupils to meet people in the aviation industry at a virtual event on Tuesday 27 January.
Three volunteers will talk about how their STEM skills help to keep planes in the sky.
Register your class for the event 👉 https://bit.ly/3NDJ3wK
Three volunteers will talk about how their STEM skills help to keep planes in the sky.
Register your class for the event 👉 https://bit.ly/3NDJ3wK
January 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Primary Futures is offering an opportunity for primary pupils to meet people in the aviation industry at a virtual event on Tuesday 27 January.
Three volunteers will talk about how their STEM skills help to keep planes in the sky.
Register your class for the event 👉 https://bit.ly/3NDJ3wK
Three volunteers will talk about how their STEM skills help to keep planes in the sky.
Register your class for the event 👉 https://bit.ly/3NDJ3wK
Today, we’ve launched our Statement of Action and Commitments on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 2026. A shared commitment from 14 education organisations to drive meaningful progress on EDI in schools and trusts.
👉 https://bit.ly/49JIn0g
👉 https://bit.ly/49JIn0g
January 22, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Today, we’ve launched our Statement of Action and Commitments on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 2026. A shared commitment from 14 education organisations to drive meaningful progress on EDI in schools and trusts.
👉 https://bit.ly/49JIn0g
👉 https://bit.ly/49JIn0g
We want to hear your views on the possible social media ban for children under the age of 16, following the launch this week of a government consultation into the issue.
🔔 Check your emails to take part in our snap poll – it will only take a few minutes to complete.
🔔 Check your emails to take part in our snap poll – it will only take a few minutes to complete.
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
We want to hear your views on the possible social media ban for children under the age of 16, following the launch this week of a government consultation into the issue.
🔔 Check your emails to take part in our snap poll – it will only take a few minutes to complete.
🔔 Check your emails to take part in our snap poll – it will only take a few minutes to complete.
The NAHT 2026 Regional Roadshow is coming this spring, with essential sessions on SEND, Ofsted, parental complaints, employment rights and more.
📅 24 Feb – Birmingham; 25 Feb – Liverpool; 19 Mar – Norwich; 20 Mar – York; 24 Mar – Bristol; 25 Mar – London
👉 Book now https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c
📅 24 Feb – Birmingham; 25 Feb – Liverpool; 19 Mar – Norwich; 20 Mar – York; 24 Mar – Bristol; 25 Mar – London
👉 Book now https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The NAHT 2026 Regional Roadshow is coming this spring, with essential sessions on SEND, Ofsted, parental complaints, employment rights and more.
📅 24 Feb – Birmingham; 25 Feb – Liverpool; 19 Mar – Norwich; 20 Mar – York; 24 Mar – Bristol; 25 Mar – London
👉 Book now https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c
📅 24 Feb – Birmingham; 25 Feb – Liverpool; 19 Mar – Norwich; 20 Mar – York; 24 Mar – Bristol; 25 Mar – London
👉 Book now https://bit.ly/4pMOV4c
Fantastic discussion today on safeguarding pupils in a digital world.
NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen chaired an expert panel that included NAHT head of policy Sarah Hannafin at #BETTUK26
NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen chaired an expert panel that included NAHT head of policy Sarah Hannafin at #BETTUK26
January 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Fantastic discussion today on safeguarding pupils in a digital world.
NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen chaired an expert panel that included NAHT head of policy Sarah Hannafin at #BETTUK26
NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen chaired an expert panel that included NAHT head of policy Sarah Hannafin at #BETTUK26
Hello from #BETTUK26! Stop by stand SS72 to chat all things membership and hear about the full range of support from the number one union for school leaders.
PLUS, don’t miss our discussion - Safeguarding Pupils in the Digital World - from 3.45pm–4.15pm at the Teaching and Learning Theatre.
PLUS, don’t miss our discussion - Safeguarding Pupils in the Digital World - from 3.45pm–4.15pm at the Teaching and Learning Theatre.
January 21, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Hello from #BETTUK26! Stop by stand SS72 to chat all things membership and hear about the full range of support from the number one union for school leaders.
PLUS, don’t miss our discussion - Safeguarding Pupils in the Digital World - from 3.45pm–4.15pm at the Teaching and Learning Theatre.
PLUS, don’t miss our discussion - Safeguarding Pupils in the Digital World - from 3.45pm–4.15pm at the Teaching and Learning Theatre.
Join @edsupportuk.bsky.social next Tuesday 27 January for a free webinar exploring practical, evidence‑based strategies that can strengthen staff well-being and reduce turnover.
👉 https://bit.ly/3LDY41a
👉 https://bit.ly/3LDY41a
Teacher retention: practical strategies for schools
Join us for a one hour webinar which brings school leaders together to explore practical, evidence‑based strategies that can strengthen staff wellbeing and reduce turnover.
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Join @edsupportuk.bsky.social next Tuesday 27 January for a free webinar exploring practical, evidence‑based strategies that can strengthen staff well-being and reduce turnover.
👉 https://bit.ly/3LDY41a
👉 https://bit.ly/3LDY41a
Explore how schools can support neurodiverse classrooms in this in-depth feature from Rona Tutt OBE, former president of NAHT and chair of the National Forum for Neuroscience and Special Education.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4jm5G4A
🔗 https://bit.ly/4jm5G4A
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Explore how schools can support neurodiverse classrooms in this in-depth feature from Rona Tutt OBE, former president of NAHT and chair of the National Forum for Neuroscience and Special Education.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4jm5G4A
🔗 https://bit.ly/4jm5G4A
In most cases, the relationship between parents and school is extremely positive. Where issues do arise, we hope this new guidance will help to ensure they can be resolved more swiftly and that complaints are made respectfully and appropriately.
https://bit.ly/4bdZXvX
https://bit.ly/4bdZXvX
New complaints guidance urges parents to be 'respectful'
Guidance sets out five-step process for parents to follow after 1 in 4 report a breakdown of trust
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM
In most cases, the relationship between parents and school is extremely positive. Where issues do arise, we hope this new guidance will help to ensure they can be resolved more swiftly and that complaints are made respectfully and appropriately.
https://bit.ly/4bdZXvX
https://bit.ly/4bdZXvX
We welcome the news that the government will take its time to properly consider a ban on social media for under 16s. It’s important that we learn from other countries and consider the unintended consequences as well as the advantages of such an approach.
https://bit.ly/3NTpnFd
https://bit.ly/3NTpnFd
Government to hold consultation on Australian-style under-16s social media ban
Ministers will visit Australia as part of the consultation.
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 9:17 AM
We welcome the news that the government will take its time to properly consider a ban on social media for under 16s. It’s important that we learn from other countries and consider the unintended consequences as well as the advantages of such an approach.
https://bit.ly/3NTpnFd
https://bit.ly/3NTpnFd
Have you heard of Bett's Women in EdTech offering?👩💻🤝
Bett UK 2026 is your chance to get involved. From networking to celebrating to collaborating, this isn't one to miss out on!
Get your free educator ticket to Bett and be a part of this fantastic community! 👉 https://bit.ly/3Nj0P8E
Bett UK 2026 is your chance to get involved. From networking to celebrating to collaborating, this isn't one to miss out on!
Get your free educator ticket to Bett and be a part of this fantastic community! 👉 https://bit.ly/3Nj0P8E
January 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Have you heard of Bett's Women in EdTech offering?👩💻🤝
Bett UK 2026 is your chance to get involved. From networking to celebrating to collaborating, this isn't one to miss out on!
Get your free educator ticket to Bett and be a part of this fantastic community! 👉 https://bit.ly/3Nj0P8E
Bett UK 2026 is your chance to get involved. From networking to celebrating to collaborating, this isn't one to miss out on!
Get your free educator ticket to Bett and be a part of this fantastic community! 👉 https://bit.ly/3Nj0P8E