Free School Leadership Resources

Are you stepping into the role of SENDCo but wondering where to start or which tasks to prioritise? Firstly, congratulations! And secondly, don't worry – this free Honeyguide checklist will support your thinking right from the start.

As a SENDCo, you have the important task of supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities, something which can feel challenging as you get used to the role. But don't worry, we're here to support you every step of the way with our comprehensive list designed specifically for new SENDCos. Whether you're a newly appointed SENDCo, taking over from a previous SENDCo, or moving from assistant SENDCo to lead SENDCo, we've outlined key tasks for your first few weeks, half-term and full term to help you feel organised and confident. 

Are you stepping into your first subject leadership role? Congratulations! Balancing the responsibilities of leadership and teaching can be challenging, but fear not. Honeyguide is here to support you on this exciting journey. Our comprehensive resource for new subject leaders provides you with all the ideas for tasks to complete in your first week, half-term and term as a subject leader. Designed to be fully editable, adapt and amend it with support from a mentor in school to tailor it to your new role. Let us support your thinking and workload so you can find balance as a new subject leader.

Becoming an assistant headteacher is an exciting step into senior leadership but with a new role comes new responsibilities. At Honeyguide, we understand the unique challenges and aspirations of new leaders like you. Our comprehensive resource is specifically designed to support you through the crucial first stages of your new position, empowering you to make a positive impact in your first term and beyond. Use this checklist, specifically written for assistant headteachers, to take some of the pressure off the initial thought processes required and instead, start to take action for yourself and your school community.

Stepping into the role of a deputy headteacher is the next transformative step in your school leadership journey but now you’re in this role, where do you start? Rest assured, Honeyguide is here to provide unwavering support with this comprehensive resource designed specifically for deputy headteachers. From preparing for your new position to navigating your initial weeks and beyond, we've created this customisable checklist with tasks spanning the breadth of school leadership to ensure your success. Let us do some of the thinking for you so you can get on with what you do best.

Embarking on the journey of headship is an exciting and transformative experience but one that can come with a lot of uncertainties at the beginning. Fear not! At Honeyguide, we understand the challenges and aspirations of new school leaders like you. That's why we've created this comprehensive document. It’s designed specifically to guide you through the first few crucial stages of your new role, including before you start, your first few weeks, first half-term and first full term. The document is fully editable so add or delete any tasks that are specific to your setting, and allow us to take some of the pressure off by supporting your thinking in your exciting new role!

Every summer term brings the same pressure: too much to do, not enough time to do it.

This free end-of-year checklist gives headteachers and senior leaders a clear, structured overview of everything that needs to happen before the doors close for summer – from pupil transition, end-of-year performances and statutory reporting to site maintenance, staff wellbeing and autumn term preparation.

All tasks include a notes column, delegation field and deadline tracker so you can distribute responsibilities across your team rather than carrying everything yourself. And best of all? The resource is free! ☀️