Drawing on conversations with 56 independent school Heads, 20% More: The Art of Headship 2026 explores how headship is being practised and experienced across the sector. From growing financial and commercial responsibilities to delegation, shared leadership and the increasing breadth of the role, the research provides a revealing picture of modern headship.

In this series of articles, we explore some of the key themes emerging from the research, considering what they mean for serving and aspiring Heads, leadership teams and governors, and how schools can better support sustainable and effective leadership.

Explore the articles below to discover the insights and reflections from 20% More.