HBO institutions provide government-subsidised courses for deputy heads and prospective heads. Some also provide courses in multi-school management.

Managers are responsible for creating a good work climate, including good HR and remuneration policies. Over the next few years, school management will be given support from the government in order to become more aware of how their school is doing and where improvements can be made.

The government's ambitions and objectives are set out in the action plan 'Teaching 2020: a strong profession!'.