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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · 8d

We were at the BASBM Conference today (Birmingham School Business Managers).

We talked to members and recruited new ones.

SBMs have a pivotal role in Ofsted inspections and the new flawed framework will impact them too.

ACT NOW and write to your employer: www.naht.org.uk/Inspectionan...

NAHT stand at Birmingham School School Business Managers' Conference

OFSTED. Act now for fairer, safer inspection.

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · 16d

At the "Shared Ambition for Education Staffordshire" conference today!

Steve, our #NAHTStaffordshire branch secretary, and his colleague Martin, are on the hunt for new recruits, and available to have a catch-up with existing members.

Join the biggest school leaders' union!
www.naht.org.uk/joinus

NAHT Stand at the Staffordshire conference, with Steve and Martin, local reps

NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · 24d

If you have previously registered (before lunchtime today) please be aware that we have had to issue a new link because of sheer numbers of people wanting to attend.

If you register again, using the form above, you'll get the new link to join.

NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · 24d

1 HOUR TO GO... until our Ofsted briefing (4pm) with General Secretary Paul Whiteman and National President Angi Gibson.

Join over 2400 members serving almost 900,000 pupils. Let's get this final message out to members to attend this important event.

Register now:
forms.office.com/e/YXmyZ00H6A

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · 29d

🔔 Don't forget to register for our members' meeting with the general secretary on Tuesday 16, 4-5pm.

We will be discussing our next steps with regard to Ofsted's revised framework and taking questions from members.

Check your email for a link to join.

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Sep 4

Our #EDI calendar for 2026 is now available if you're planning school events for next year.

Noting holidays, events and celebrations helps create workplaces, schools and communities where everyone feels included.

(Our 2025 calendar is also still available!)

www.naht.org.uk/Our-Prioriti...

NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Sep 2

A new term is a great time to join @naht.org.uk, the biggest School Leaders' Union!

At Inspire Education Trust's conference today
#NAHTWarwickshire #NAHTCoventry

Be part of an ever-growing professional community and have your voice heard at a regional and national level:
naht.org.uk/joinus today!

NAHT stand at the Inspire Education Trust conference

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Aug 29

📅 New school year, new union!

👉 If you are in a leadership role, and want to move to the UK's largest School Leaders' Union now is a great time!

💷 This £100 voucher offer is only available until Monday 1 September, so don't miss out...

membership.naht.org.uk/flash-sale/?...

Join today and
receive a £100 M&S
voucher for you, plus
an Eyesight Report
worth £300 for
your school

NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Aug 8

The latest issue of your member magazine, #LeadershipFocus, is out now.

Read updates and articles on:

💹 The hidden costs of running schools
🧠 #SchoolLeaders' #MentalHealth
🟰 The work of our #Equality reps
🖥️ Schools in the #Digital Crossfire

👆 Click to read:
features.naht.org.uk/leadership-f...

Leadership Focus
The Magazine for NAHT Members
Issue 102 August 2025

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · Jul 24

We've just released an update on the STRB's new remit and the outcome of our talks with DfE around the problems many people are having with the PE and Sport Premiums form.

This content is only available on our WhatsApp Channel - instructions on how to join are here: bit.ly/3TmBZUX

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jul 18

😎 With many West Midlands schools breaking up today, we'd like to wish members all the best for the summer break!

(Small print:
📆 a few schools continue next week
😉 we appreciate you'll be working for a while yet, and will perhaps need to be back before term starts)

But enjoy it when it comes! 😎

"Schools' out!" written on a chalkboard on a beach

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jul 16

From online abuse to artificial intelligence, journalist Nic Paton explores how schools are navigating the promises – and perils – of a hyperconnected world.

Read this special @naht.org.uk feature now!
features.naht.org.uk/schools-in-t...

Schools in the digital crossfire. A man looking stressed at a computer, dealing with multiple tasks.

NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jul 10

📢 Our new @naht.org.uk WhatsApp channel is LIVE now!

✨ It has exclusive content only available by joining! It's free and easy - just click this link on your phone: bit.ly/4nGKloc

Watch now. Exclusive WhatsApp channel content. Parental Complaints with James Bowen, NAHT assistant general secretary

NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jul 10

We're at the National #Governance Conference in Birmingham today!

Governors are the largest volunteer force in the UK, and play a vital role in supporting and advocating for schools and their leaders.

Come and say Hi to Leon if you're attending!

NAHT Stand at National Governors' Association conference!

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jul 9

In the West Midlands, we stand in full solidarity with NAHT Isle of Man members as they ballot for industrial action against the victimisation of union officials.

An attack on one is an attack on all.

Stay strong — your fight is our fight.

✊🏻 #Solidarity @naht.org.uk #IsleOfMan

NAHT @naht.org.uk · Jul 8

NAHT Isle of Man members are being balloted for industrial action following the victimisation of union officials on the island.

The ballot is now open and voting papers will arrive with those Isle of Man members eligible for ballot on Thursday.

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jul 8

#NAHTWolverhampton Branch Meeting:

Wednesday 9 July 2025
5.30pm

St Luke's Primary School or on Teams

Keep up to date and raise local issues. New attendees are very welcome.

Contact [email protected] for details and the link.

Wolverhampton Branch Meeting

Wednesday 9 July 2025
5.30pm

St Luke's Primary School or on Teams

Keep up to date and raise local issues. New attendees are very welcome.

Contact mick.murphy@nahtofficials.org.uk for details and the link.

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NAHT @naht.org.uk · Jul 5

Today is a little different, as our #LGBT+Network has managed to wrestle* the BlueSky password from our social media team.

We'll be posting throughout the day as we head to #PrideInLondon and march with our #NAHTPride banner.

Please say hello if you see us in person, and like and repost here!

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jun 28

Great to meet so many people in Cradley Heath today and commemorate the women who fought for - and won - the first national minimum wage!
#WomenChainmakersFestival

Our wildflower seeds will now grow into people's gardens right across #NAHTSandwell!

@naht.org.uk

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jun 26

Great to meet so many current members - and sign up lots of new ones! - in #NAHTWolverhampton today!

@naht.org.uk

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jun 7

West Midlands @naht.org.uk were welcomed over the border into the East Midlands today.

We marched with our sister trade unions at Derby Silk Mill to remember the workers locked out by exploitative employers in 1833/4 for not accepting a pay cut and not renouncing their rights to be a TU member.

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NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jun 7

Celebrating our amazing School Business Leaders!

Gemma is an SBL in #NAHTSolihull - our branch treasurer - and she just recently went to our Annual Conference to have her voice heard at the heart of policy making.

@naht.org.uk is the home of the best support and advice for SBLs.

Gemma, SBL and NAHT Solihull Branch Treasurer.

Behind every successful school is a brilliant SBL

National School Business Leaders' Day.

NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jun 6

A very happy Eid to all members in the West Midlands observing and celebrating the festival today and over the weekend.

Best wishes to you, your families and friends.

NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jun 4

Are you a member in #NAHTWarwickshire? Your summer newsletter has just arrived in your inbox.

News from the branch and region, and opportunities to join free sessions on:

💬 Difficult Conversations
🧠 AI in schools
✅ SEND

Don't miss your chance to make your voice heard!

NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jun 2

Staffroom packs on their way to all schools in the Diocese of Hereford MAT!

Unions have signed a comprehensive Trade Union Recognition Agreement (TURA) with the employer today, and the employer will be contributing to facilities arrangements.

NAHT West Midlands @westmids.naht.org.uk · Jun 1

We’re proud to support our LGBT+ network, led by and for our LGBT+ members to connect, share and drive change.

This #Pride season, we’ll be actively promoting the network, encouraging more LGBT+ members to get involved and be part of the community.

www.naht.org.uk/LGBTPlusNetw...

NAHT LGBT+ Network

The school leaders' union

www.naht.org.uk