Being a headteacher is rewarding — and relentlessly demanding. The accountability, complexity and isolation of the role can make it difficult to step back, think strategically, and lead with confidence.

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​How This Support Helps You

My headteacher support service is designed specifically for headteachers who want clear thinking, trusted challenge, and practical next steps.

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• Gain clarity and confidence in strategic decisions

• Improve team performance & school outcomes

• Create a safe space to unpack and explore challenges 

• Break the isolation of leadership with trusted, practical support

• Invest in support for you, so that you can be your best self

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What I offer

First and foremost, I am an 'improvement specialist' and an educationalist. I have broad experience of supporting primary headteachers, from skilled veterans to those new to role.  I believe that every primary headteacher needs someone who has faith in them, listens to them, challenges them when needed, acts as a professional 'sounding board' and supports them as they walk the path of headship.  Someone who they can trust to have high integrity and high levels of education knowledge so that conversations and support is meaningful and does make a difference.  

Each person I work with has a unique history that has brought them to the role of headteacher and over their time as a head, their needs change.  I act as a versatile and dynamic professional partner, embodying the roles of mentor, advisor, and confidant depending on what you need. A constant thread is one of aiding performance, for you and for your school.

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"Working with Vicky Crane on all areas of school improvement is a dream. Bespoke packages backed up with up to date thinking and research means that schools can be at the forefront to drive positive outcomes for their children. Vicky’s style is a combination of information sharing, enquiry based questions and a coaching model that provides both challenge and support to all leaders and staff in school. I thoroughly enjoy working with Vicky, it supports and challenges me to be a proactive leader." Rupa Barson, Headteacher, Churwell Primary.

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How the Support Works

• Initial Consultation
  A focused conversation to understand your background and career journey, understand your context and the challenges you’re facing.  We explore how my services and expertise can add value for you and your school.

• Bespoke Ongoing Support
  Sessions may focus on leadership strategy, school improvement planning, leadership development, leadership coaching, managing people and teams, building distributed leadership, governing body relationships, transitioning into role, support for undertaking professional qualifications, regular support for working towards performance management targets.

• Flexible Format
  Support can be short-term or ongoing, depending on your needs, and delivered remotely or in person (in Yorkshire).  Support can be a full day, off-site facilitation with teams or individuals, half-days s or regular 90 minute sessions.