Build relationships across your school community
Your school community will watch your early actions closely to understand your values and leadership style, so you should try to meet with:
- Your senior leadership team (SLT) (read more on this below)
- The governing board – to understand how they work with your school
- Each staff member – to get a sense of concerns
- Pupils – to see what’s going on (e.g. at the start or end of the school day)
- Parents/carers – to understand their views of the school (e.g. during an open evening)
Read our other article for more guidance on what to prioritise in the early weeks of headship.
Discuss these questions with your SLT
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