Heads Changing Places | How Important is Leadership

Heads Changing Places: How Important Is School Leadership? | Spring Independent Schools Show 2026Recorded live at the Spring Independent Schools Show on 28 February 2026, this panel explores the impact that leadership can have on a school.When a new head arrives, parents often wonder what will change and what will stay the same. In this discussion, recently appointed school leaders share their perspectives on how leadership shapes a school’s culture, priorities, and long-term direction.The panel also considers what parents should look for when evaluating school leadership, and how a new head can bring fresh ideas while maintaining the core values and traditions that define a school.SpeakersScott Crawford – Head Master, Lancing CollegeElizabeth Stone – Headmaster, Winchester CollegeRavi Kothakota – Headmaster, Emanuel SchoolFor all news, tickets and future show updates, go to SchoolsShow.co.uk Instagram - @schoolsshow