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For middle leaders

NAHT has a category of membership specifically for middle leaders. We offer tailored support and services for middle leaders, online advice and resources, and full trade union protection to give you peace of mind.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible to join NAHT, you need have a leadership responsibility within an education setting. Roles that are eligible include ALENCO, SENCO, phase leaders and subject leaders. This is not an exhaustive list and if you would like further clarification please email joinus@naht.org.uk.

Join

If you would like to join NAHT, or you’re a current member and would like to speak to someone on the phone, please give us a call on 0300 30 30 333, email us on info@naht.org.uk or click here.

Help and advice

Classroom

If you have responsibility in a specific area of the curriculum or are simply interested in best practice, our guides can help.

Employment

If you want to know about your employment rights and whether you're being treated fairly and consistently, you can find help and advice on matters which may concern you as an employee.

Management

If you line manage staff or have accountability for a specific area, you can access help and advice to assist you in making informed decisions when carrying out your role.

Latest news

The independent curriculum and assessment review

In 2024, the government launched a review of the existing national curriculum, statutory assessments and qualification system in England, to ensure they are fit for purpose and meeting the needs of children and young people. You can read the terms of reference for the review here.

The independent Curriculum and Assessment Review concluded in November 2025, and the following were published:

the final report and recommendations of the review
the government’s response to the review.

Read our press comment on the Curriculum and Assessment Review.

NAHT will continue to actively engage with the Department for Education and all other relevant organisations as the government’s plans are implemented over the coming years.

Call for evidence

The review panel ran a call for evidence that was open until 22 November 2024.

NAHT submitted a response to this call for evidence on behalf of members. See NAHT’s response to the curriculum and assessment review call for evidence.

Interim report

The interim report of the review was published on 18 March 2025 and set out particular areas of focus for the next stage of the review. Read our press comment in the interim report.

First published 26 November 2025