HeadteacherChat®

In the current climate leadership is tougher than ever in schools. The plethora of issues continue to increase at pace. This one day conference will bring together leading experts and headteachers to look at how you can lead with confidence. Covering the latest topics, you will leave feeling inspired and ready, learning from our expert speakers and each other.

Ready to Lead: Summer 2026 Get your whole team aligned with the new Ofsted Framework before the summer term starts 25th March 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | Online The 2026 Ofsted Framework has changed, and your staff need to know what it means for them before the summer term begins. This isn't about last-minute panic or box-ticking — it's about starting the term with every member of your team clear, confident and speaking the same language. What you'll get: ✅ A complete two-hour INSET session ready to deliver to your whole staff ✅ Clear, practical guidance on what inspectors are actually looking for in classrooms and leadership ✅ Ready-to-use reflection tasks you can run on the day ✅ Downloadable slides and handouts so your team can refer back ✅ Alignment across leadership, curriculum, safeguarding and inclusion — the four areas that matter most What we'll cover: The 2026 Framework Changes — what's different, what it means for you, and how to demonstrate effective practice naturally Safeguarding — strengthening whole-school vigilance, reporting routines and professional curiosity Inclusion — removing barriers through adaptive teaching and coordinated SEND support Leadership in Action — the high-impact daily routines that inspectors notice Who it's for: Headteachers, senior leaders, middle leaders, curriculum leads — anyone who needs to understand the framework updates and lead their teams with confidence. Why headteachers are booking this: "This was exactly what we needed before the new term. Clear, practical, and my team finally felt confident talking about what we're doing and why." Headteacher, West Midlands Over 900 school leaders have already used Ready to Lead to align their teams this year. This is practical stuff you can actually use, not theory. £65 for non-members | FREE for HeadteacherChat members Includes the full session recording, slides, handouts, and reflection tasks — everything you need to deliver confident, aligned INSET. Book your place →by selecting RSVP Places are limited and this session fills fast. Secure your spot before they're gone. Questions? Email us at info@headteacherchat.com and we'll get straight back to you.

Ready to Lead – Spring 2026 Theme: Preparing for the 2025 Ofsted Framework with confidence and clarity Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025 Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am Location: Online About this event Join HeadteacherChat® for Ready to Lead: Spring 2026, a focused online INSET session lasting two hours that helps school leaders and staff prepare calmly and confidently for the new Ofsted framework, effective from November 2025. This session will empower you to deliver INSET staff meetings across four essential areas, Safeguarding, Inclusion, Attendance, and Leadership and Governance, so your school is fully prepared for the new Ofsted framework and the spring term ahead. Ofsted’s updated 2025 framework places a strong emphasis on school culture, consistency and everyday routines that help pupils feel safe, included and ready to learn. This practical and reflective session will help you strengthen what already works in your school, build a confident culture of leadership, inclusion and everyday excellence, and show clearly how you meet Ofsted expectations through daily practice. What we will cover • The new framework: key changes for 2025 and what they mean for everyday practice in classrooms, corridors and leadership • Safeguarding: culture, vigilance and professional confidence, including how you evidence that pupils are safe and concerns are followed up well • Inclusion: ensuring pupils feel they belong, with adaptive teaching, effective SEND support and equitable access to the curriculum • Attendance: routines, systems and conversations that support strong attendance and reduce persistent absence • Leadership and governance: aligning vision, strategy, monitoring and evidence so that leaders and governors can tell a confident, coherent story of the school

Join us for a day of insight, inspiration, and connection with school leaders and educators from across the country. This event, proudly sponsored by Canva, will explore practical leadership strategies, the latest updates in education, and creative tools to support your school community. Speakers include: * Kate Owbridge – Experienced Headteacher & Education Consultant
Keynote: Impactful Leadership – lessons in leading with purpose and clarity * Caroline Sherwood – Experienced School Leader & Co-author of Codified Leadership
Explore how to foster vulnerability in leadership to support healthy conflict, psychological safety, and courageous connection. * Jonathan Coy – Founder of HeadteacherChat
The new Ofsted Framework 2025: What you need to know and do * Jade Parkinson-Hill – Canva Education
How Canva can support schools in building creativity, communication, and collaboration (session details to follow). What’s included:
✅ Free lunch & refreshments provided by Canva


Ready to Lead – 27–28 August 2025 Join 600+ school leaders for two afternoons of insight, strategy, and connection. Day 1: Action Jackson’s inspiring keynote, Canva for Schools with Jade Parkinson-Hill, safeguarding updates with Jon Trew (CPOMS), and Ofsted/DfE insights from Andy Kent (Angel Solutions). Day 2: Kate Owbridge on intentional leadership, Caroline Sherwood & Andrew Finney on impactful habits, and Richard Uffendell on strategic clarity – plus rapid-fire product demos from 15 leading EdTech and wellbeing providers. Recordings available on demand in the HeadteacherChat Community. Lead with confidence. Connect with purpose.