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NAHT (National Association of Head Teachers)

A trade union for headteachers, deputies and other school leaders, mainly in primary schools.

Stands for
National Association of Head Teachers
Used in
England, Wales, Northern Ireland
Topic
Organisations

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ASCL (Association of School and College Leaders) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A union for leaders of secondary schools and colleges.
Teachers' union All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
An organisation representing teachers in pay and conditions negotiations and individual cases, such as the NEU, NASUWT and NAHT in the UK or the NEA and AFT in the US.

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