introduction
United Learning's Senior Leadership Programme (SLP) develops and accelerates talented leaders across the country. It is a free and bespoke modular course for aspiring or newly appointed senior leaders working within any phase or sector. It brings together leadership expertise, theory and practice that is immersed in educational context. All sessions are held online, led by United Learning’s expert leaders.
commitment
You will complete the course over two terms (January – July) with live webinars delivered every 1-2 weeks during term time.
To complete the programme and receive a digital certificate, participants must watch all sessions either live or through the webinar recordings.
If you are unable to attend a session live or require flexibility, you must let the programme support know so that they can provide you with the resources you need to meet the completion requirements. United Learning will support you to maintain completion with upcoming webinar reminders and half-termly progression updates.
This programme is non-accredited, but you will receive a digital certificate of completion signed by United Learning Directors.
overview
Introduction and Launch
Letting Go of Responsibility, Not Accountability
Top Tips for Supporting the Head
Being an Authentic Leader
The Building Blocks of Behaviour
Raising StandardsPart 1: Let’s Start at the Beginning
Raising Standards – Part 2: Getting Great Outcomes
How to Have Impact in Your Role
Preparing for Conversations with Parents
Linking Curriculum to Teaching & Learning Implementation
Motivating Others with High Impact, Low Effort
Line Managing The Unfamiliar
Create a Feedback Culture
Leading In Isolation: Do The Right Thing
What key factors make a great team?
content
Fewer webinars are planned during May to support busy teachers during exam periods.
After each webinar, participants are expected to fill out a learning log as a reflective activity; this can also be used as a prompt for discussion with your line manager or mentor. A full journal of learning logs will need to be submitted to complete the programme.
You’ve done it! A final celebratory session to conclude the course. You may be asked to present your reflections.
directors
Programme Director (Secondary)
Danielle Fisher - Vice Principal, Glenmoor and Winton Academies
Danielle Fisher is Director of the Swindon and Wiltshire Teaching School Hub, working with schools in Swindon and Wiltshire to deliver the ECF, the suite of NPQs and initial teacher training. Danielle's experience ranges from leading initial teacher training to leading teaching and learning as Glenmoor and Winton progressed in their school improvement journey.
Programme Director (Primary)
Matthew Wynne - Regional Director of Primary Academies
Matthew joined United Learning in November 2016. In his previous roles Matthew has served as a Primary Headtecher for nearly ten years. Over this period of time he led schools that were in an Ofsted Category, ensuring a rapid and focused improvement in all areas.
Prior to his appointment as a Headteacher, Matthew worked as a Deputy Head, leading Assessment, Behaviour and Curriculum.
Matthew started teaching in 1993. All of his teaching and leadership experience have been within areas of social and economic challenge, ensuring his focus has always been upon improving life chances and educational progress for all groups of pupils.
The course was exceptionally well-designed and I greatly appreciated the valuable input provided by the facilitators. It highlighted the exemplary practices undertaken by United Learning in schools nationwide on a daily basis. Sam Keep, past participant
The course was exceptionally well-designed and I greatly appreciated the valuable input provided by the facilitators. It highlighted the exemplary practices undertaken by United Learning in schools nationwide on a daily basis.
The programme has been amazing and something that I would recommend to all aspiring and new SLT members. Karl Slack, past participant
The programme has been amazing and something that I would recommend to all aspiring and new SLT members.
howtoapply
Apply using the button below.
You will be informed of your participation on the programme before Friday 8 December 2023.
This is a non-selective programme; if you meet the above eligibility criteria, you will automatically be approved for the programme.
We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We welcome conversations about additional support you may need to complete this programme.
contactus
If you have any questions or require support with your application, email leadership@unitedlearning.org.uk
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