SLT meetings: guidance and template

Read our tips on how to make the most of your senior leadership team (SLT) meetings. Plus, download our template for taking minutes.

Last reviewed on 4 March 2026
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Contents
  1. Decide on the purpose of the meetings
  2. Make the most of your team's time
  3. Prepare an agenda 
  4. Keep the meeting focused 
  5. Download our template for minutes 

Decide on the purpose of the meetings

Try to set time aside for you and your senior leadership team (SLT) to discuss and agree on the purpose of any meetings. For example:

  • To develop a school improvement strategy
  • To discuss any current issues
  • To action any agreed changes
  • To review the effectiveness of any changes

Make the most of your team's time

Make sure you're getting the most out of your meeting time with your SLT by getting their input.

For example, you may decide to put together your meeting agendas as a team, and jointly lead the discussion points. 

Find out what works best for everyone

Is there a time of day/week that suits you best? Do you have a preferred method of communication (e.g. meeting minutes are emailed straight after meetings)? Where possible, would you