When a school leader faces a grievance or disciplinary concern, NAHT’s lay officials are often the first to step in.

In our latest Leadership Focus feature, journalist Nic Paton lifts the lid on the vital, often unseen work these volunteer members do – from quietly guiding colleagues through tense meetings to drawing on decades of leadership experience to find solutions that work for everyone.

You’ll hear from Jan Hatchell (NAHT life member and lay official for the Eastern region) and Jeff Conquest (head teacher of Woodland Middle School in Flitwick, Bedfordshire and lay official for the Eastern region), who show how giving back not only keeps members protected but also enriches the lay officials themselves.

We’d love to hear from you. Could you see yourself helping shape the future of support for NAHT members?

Please explore the rest of this issue of Leadership Focus for more in-depth features and inspiring voices from across our profession.