Why succession planning matters
Presenting the case for action for succession planning.
Framework for action
Why you need to take succession planning seriously and a framework for a sustainable local approach to succession planning.
Leadership succession: An overview
Advice to help you deal with the challenge of an increasingly short supply of headteachers.
- Leadership succession: An overview
(183Kb, 18 pages)
Succession planning in Birmingham
Video presentation by Jackie Hughes on Birmingham Local Authority's participation in the NCSL leadership succession planning pilot.
Meeting the challenge
Terry Piggott, Director of Children's Services at Rochdale Local Authority presents the case for action on succession planning.
Diagnosing the need
Video presentation by Phil Holden, Senior Adviser for Leadership Development for Sandwell Local Authority with responsibility for succession planning.
Evaluating success
This tool helps you identify milestones and goals for your and your partnership, and evaluate the success of your journey so far.
Targeted support for leadership succession
Additional, targeted support for local authorities facing particular challenges in recruiting headteachers – such as high re-advertisement rates, high proportions of faith schools and pupils eligible for free school meals, and high housing prices.
