The headteacher's role on the board

Learn about the division of responsibilities between the board and the headteacher, and read advice on keeping your role strategic, not operational.

Whether your board is in a maintained school or academy, or works with a headteacher, principal or CEO, make sure you understand their role and rights on your board, so your meetings run smoothly.

Use our template to make sure the headteacher's report has all the information it needs to do its job well. It includes the topics you'll likely want to cover, and the evaluation areas in Ofsted's 2025 inspection framework.