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Ensuring that your staff and students know what to do in an emergency is crucial. Here one leader of a school close to the conflict in Ukraine shares some ideas about how SLT at home and abroad can get their emergency planning right

A passing comment from a parent got this leader thinking about the importance of emotional intelligence in school leadership – and why current leaders need to model this skill for their successors

After a racist comment from a pupil to a teacher forced this headteacher to put his diversity, equality and inclusivity policy into action, he reflects on why schools must have robust policies on this area – and enforce them when required

Two bruising pandemic years are taking their toll on leaders – but it’s vital those at the top draw strength from each other and ensure they have the capacity to lead change for the better across education

When organising events for your school calendar, you need to consider how the wider community might react, says Rob Ford

It’s easy to get carried away with an opportunity for collaboration – but ask yourself these questions before committing