The 2021 NAIS State of Independent School Leadership report has been released which captured the responses of 622 Heads of School from March - April 2021. For today's Chair Post, I am sharing data from Chapter 3: How Are School Leaders Doing?

These two graphics, in particular, should confirm for you the overwhelming burden many Heads feel in being the school leader and the need to identify appropriate support for them and their family.

Only 63% of Heads reported being completely satisfied with the support and advocacy they receive from their Board Chair and only 42% are completely satisfied with the support from their board. Is your Head completely satisfied with the support you provide? Have this conversation with your Head. Ask them how you might better support them in their role. Share this data and use it as a conversation starter from a place of genuine inquiry. As in all successful partnerships, communication has to work both ways and Heads need to be able to tell you how to best support them and you need to find a way to deliver that support.