What are the big five concerns facing school leaders today? Philippa Wilding discusses the most common worries she encounters and offers some solutions.

With changes to the Ofsted framework, schools are now under increased pressure to provide detailed evidence that every student is making progress. Headteachers are also having to get to grips with Pupil Premium funding and the usual problems relating to behaviour and truancy. 

This article discusses some of the most common concerns of the school leaders I meet and I also suggest practical ways of addressing these key concerns for school leaders.

Many of the schools I visit are struggling with the need to ensure the additional funds for Pupil Premium students are having a direct impact on these students’ progress. This is probably their number one concern in recent months. So, how can headteachers ensure that the strategies they have introduced are making a difference?

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