Following on from the successful Conference for New Headteachers run by ASCL over the past few years, ASCL is now offering a complete support programme of coaching for leaders in their early years of headship. Learning and reflecting at the start of headship in a structured programme is an excellent investment.
In the context of stepping up and running a school the important behaviours of 'being a head' are: being
pro-active, connecting, learning, and prioritising. This programme will be online, interactive and give the opportunity learn through workshops, ask questions, talk and share experiences in a safe group environment. The programme will offer a group of leaders the chance to make connections with other colleagues. There is also a wonderful opportunity to be coached on a personal level.
Working with Steve Playford, the training programme constitutes the following components:
- Two podcasts during August “Getting ready to Be a Head”
- Two individual online coaching sessions (30 minutes per session)
- Four topic-based workshops (3 online and one face to face). These will enable group discussion and allow time for reflection (90 minutes per session). Twilight time and delegates must make every effort to participate in all sessions
- Personal leadership competencies
- Being a resilient leader and developing a resilient team
- Setting out a strategic, resourced and financed plan
- Building a Legacy: reflecting on your ambitions for the future
Dates:
- Wednesday 8 October 2025 - 16.00 - 17.30
- Wednesday 10 December 2025 - 16.00 - 17.30
- Wednesday 3 March 2026 - 16.00 - 17.30
- Tuesday 7 July 2026 - 10.00-16.00 in person workshop at ASCL HQ, Leicester
See the tab below for a workshop example.
In summary
Objectives:
- To develop the competencies of headship
- To share ideas in a safe group environment
- To explore how a systems and collective approach will strengthen individual and team resilience and allow you to take steps to master stress, adapt to change and be proactive so that you can thrive