This article describes some follow-up work to two city-wide surveys investigating the role of the deputy head in the primary school. The authors use the results of their work, together with their experience as trainers for the National Professional Qualification for Headship, to explore the deputy head's role in terms of preparation for headship. They then address the implications for future training for deputies as preparation for headship.
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