Over the last 10 years newspapers have been reporting the difficulty education authorities are having when recruiting headteachers and the situation is getting worse. This project aims to identify areas of extreme pressure by discovering new approaches to school leadership. We are going to look at why highly qualified teachers, possessing the skills and competences to perform as excellent headteachers are not applying for these roles. However, the problem of retaining headteachers is also at crisis point. In the UK in 2018 a national newspaper reported that a third of headteachers leave the profession and this problem is reflected worldwide.So what is it about leading a school that has become so unattractive and unmanageable for those who, previously, were both successful and enjoying the demanding role of headship?In this ever-changing society wellbeing is high on the agenda. Wellbeing of pupils and teaching staff is a major concern of all school leaders. However, what of the school leaders themselves? Are improvements to the wellbeing of our headteachers the key to unlocking some of the problems experienced by current and aspiring leaders? And who is responsible for change? Can a school change from the inside and what lessons can be learned from successful heads of schools?The project has four areas of focus:-Accountability of headteachers -Management of funding available to schools-Mental health and wellbeing of staff - teachers and headteachers-School leadership policies and procedures - the role of the headteacher on a daily basisEach area of focus will involve in-depth research across regions and professionals will exchange good practice leading to the planned intellectual outputs designed by educators for educators and for sharing with local and national governments. We will research effective practice, implement change and transform our schools into learning spaces for all, staff and pupils alike. Where headteachers can develop in safe spaces where they can grow professionally alongside teaching staff and the pupils in their care.