MONTHLY HEADSUP4HTS BOOK CLUB
OUR MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
The HeadsUp4HTs Monthly Book Club is a vibrant community gathering designed to inspire school leaders through engaging discussions and thought-provoking literature. Each month, members delve into a carefully selected book that explores themes relevant to education, leadership, and personal well-being. The club not only fosters a love of reading but also provides a platform for networking and support among peers. Previous authors who have attended and contributed to our discussions include Valerie Hannon, Dr. Marc Brackett, and Emma Turner. Join us to connect with fellow book worms, expand your understanding, and gain insights that can enhance your leadership journey.
BIG EDUCATION CONVERSATIONS
BIG ED CONVO
INTERACTIVE, INTERGENERATIONAL, STUDENT LED MEETINGS TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES AND DRIVE CHANGE.
A Big Education Conversation is an intergenerational, multi stakeholder meeting, led by young people, which explores the purpose of education and issues relevant to the host community. A Big Education Conversation is a positive space where we think about big issues and find common ground and common purpose to improve our offer for every child.
You can find out more and book a BIG ED CONVO in your school community. Discounts are available for HeadsUp4HTs Members.
COMING SOON#BOOTCAMPED
All ability body & mind weekend for school leaders.
The demands of school leadership can significantly affect our physical and mental well-being. While headteachers and school leaders often demonstrate remarkable resilience, it is crucial to prioritise strong mental and physical health in these high-pressure environments. BootCampEd is designed to help participants focus on their well-being, offering a transformative weekend experience exclusively for HeadsUp4HTs members. This programme centres on fostering a sustainable mindset, enhancing mental clarity, and building meaningful connections.
Throughout the weekend, participants will engage in various physical health activities, including group PT sessions, team-building exercises, hiking, and CrossFit. Additionally, we provide nutrition support tailored specifically for busy leaders to help you fuel your body effectively. The mental health focus includes peer coaching, group discussions on well-being themes, coping strategies for leadership challenges, all aimed at developing your leadership and personal awareness. All exercises are designed to accommodate varying fitness levels and leadership experiences, ensuring that everyone feels included and empowered. The programme is open to all those in any senior leadership roles.
Participants will enjoy shared bunkhouse accommodations and meals throughout the weekend, with the exception of Saturday evening, when we will dine at a local pub. The retreat will take place from Thursday night to Sunday morning in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, Wales, with dates to be confirmed for both Spring and Autumn sessions.
Pricing for this group experience is set at £399 for non-members and £325 for HeadsUp4HTs Network Members.
- Group PT sessions
- Team building
- Hiking and walking
- Crossfit
- Nutrition support & advice for busy leaders
- Healthy & nutritional eating
- Peer coaching
- #Hopes4Ed - aspirational thinking & discussion around educational themes
- Leadership & personal awareness
- Explore your core purpose - your Ikigai
- Strategies to cope with challenges
- Connection & wellbeing focus
- support themselves, or a member of their team, with their wellbeing
- kickstart a fitness drive
- learn how to fuel a busy day with nutritional food
- feel invoriated and re energised in the great outdoors
- develop strategies to cope with challenges
- develop ideas of how to incorporate exercise at work
- reconnect with your core purpose as a leader
- connect with other incredible headteachers and school leaders
THEMED EVENTS - #Hopes4Ed
In these sessions we will provide provocation and challenge around a key aspect of our Education System.
Based on Big Change’s 10 #Hopes4Ed – the aim is to stimulate thinking and have a debate. From this we will capture our thoughts and produce ‘think pieces’ for publication.
We hold virtual Hopes4ED throughout the year. Ensure you are signed up to the community to receive your invitations.
SUMMER FETE
HEADSUP4HTS SUMMER FETE 2025 TBC
SESSION 1
Celebrating headship
Listen to Alison Kriel, James Pope, Audrey Pantelis, Chris Rogers, Kelly Forrest Mackey & Kate Smith discuss the work of HeadsUp4HTs, celebrate the role of Headship and how the community has lifted each other up over the last year.
SESSION 2
Reconnecting with your Purpose
Join Mark Pritchard, Sharifah Lee, James Pope & Naomi Ward who discuss how HeadsUp4HTs has helped to focus Headteachers on their core purpose using the Ikigai philosophy and values based leadership.
SESSION 3
Our #Hopes4Ed
Pupils Power’s Lottie Cooke, joins Adrian McLean, James Pope, Kate Smith and Sam Twiselton who all share their hopes for the future of education and to celebrate the 10 events held throughout the pandemic to give Headteachers a voice on issues that matter to them.
SESSION 4
Headteacher Wellbeing
Patrick Ottley – O’Connor, James Pope, Kate Smith, Julia Hancock and Zena Zenonos Walker chat about all things Headteacher wellbeing, from strategies to experiences, to encourage school leaders to prioritise their wellbeing.
NEW NORMAL EDBOOK
CONFERENCES
We aim to have 3 HeadsUp regional conferences this year*.
- celebrate the role of Headship
- discuss the big issues and specifically shine a spotlight on the issue of Headteachers ‘scapegoated’ by the system
- provide individual support
With Keynote speakers, expert inputs and listening representatives from the big system organisations this is a chance for us to make our voices heard.
*and if we can’t meet physically we will meet on-line!