Think Ahead
A high-impact, virtual leadership development programme for newly appointed Head Teachers and Principals
This programme will be offered through a virtual leadership learning community, enabling participants to connect with like-minded colleagues who are experiencing the same or similar journey in early Headship.
The programme will engage participants in deep leadership thinking and learning and each module will be built around current and relevant educational leadership topics.
Starts on 10th June 2024
THINK AHEAD SCHEDULE
Dates and Themes
10th June 2024 @ 09:30
Module One -
Getting Clarity (around an ever changing role)
The first module supports delegates in securing confidence in their beliefs around successful Headship and the future of an ever-changing role
9th July 2024 @ 09:30
Module Two -
Early Wins
Module 2 explores a number of strategies that a recently appointed Head Teacher can adopt to achieve early success, within the role, without creating tensions
25th September 2024 @ 09:30
Module Three -
A Deep Dive
Module 3 considers the key influences of organisational success and how a Head Teacher/Principal and Senior Leaders can engage in a rigorous analysis around each specific influence
19th November 2024 @ 09:30
Module Four -
Continual Improvement (a way of being)
Module 4 unpicks the framing values that support a culture of continual improvement and how senior leaders embed these into the core of a school.
20th January 2025 @ 09:30
Module Five -
Doing What Matters and Doing It Well
Module 5 focuses on the essential actions and tasks that sustain school improvement over the long-term.
5th March 2025 @ 09:30
Module Six -
Thinking Further Ahead
Module 6 looks at the future of educational reform and how successful school leaders continue to lead through periods of uncertainty.
To request a zoom conversation with the course facilitator, to receive further information or to provisionally register interest, please email us at:
