Policy research

As one of the leading voices in education, our research reports pack a punch. We endeavour to understand school leaders’ views on the issues that matter most to them. From assessment to recruitment to funding, our reports are highly regarded across the UK.

Our research and reports

NAHT's coronavirus member survey six: findings from special schools and alternative provision settingsFollowing a highly successful Crowdcast event for SEND leaders, NAHT ran an England-only survey focused on special schools and alternative provision settings. 19/06/2020
Ofsted - a change for the better?Our new report sets out emerging findings from school leaders on the new inspection arrangements. 13/02/2020
Huge rise in number of school-based counsellors over past three yearsA survey of school leaders published today by school leaders' union NAHT and children's mental health charity Place2Be reveals that the number of schools commissioning professional help for... 03/02/2020
A picture of small schools in EnglandThe key findings from NAHT's recent member survey. 21/11/2019
About Time: life as a middle leaderOur survey of middle leaders found that respondents are being asked to do more in their role but are being given less dedicated time to do it. 21/10/2019