Senior Leaders programme
Leading with purpose – vision 2040
A six-month programme for senior leaders working across all school types and phases. There are five online modules, giving school leaders the opportunity to discuss key themes and explore what it means to lead as we enter the next quarter of the century.
The children entering our school system will be school leavers in 2040. What kind of school leadership is needed and what attributes will leaders draw upon?
Bookings open
November 2026
Format
Online
Cost
Two free places for SSAT members. Additional places can be purchased at £545+VAT
Need more information?
Get in touch or call 020 7802 2300
Why join the programme?
In a rapidly changing world school leaders have the awesome privilege and responsibility of equipping the next generation and building learning communities. For leaders, making time for professional learning, reflection and discussion is essential. This online programme covers five thematic areas, giving leaders space to consider their practice and build an inspiring vision for the future.
Benefits:
- Practical content made easily accessible for busy school leaders
- Time to reflect, and look outwards, to explore what it means to lead well now and for the future
- Develop your leadership skills, knowledge and understanding
- Connect, learn and share with other senior leaders across diverse contexts
Who is the programme for?
For senior leaders – assistant headteachers and deputy headteachers. Suitable for primary, secondary and special schools.
This programme is a member-exclusive benefit
Not an SSAT member? Register your interest or call us on +44 207 802 2300.
Module information
Module 1: Vision 2040
November 2026
- Leading now and building a vision for 2040
- Leadership with moral purpose
- Leading with clarity in times of complexity
- Adaptive and resilient leadership
Module 2: School culture and why it matters
January 2027
- What we know about school culture
- Leaders set the weather
- Inclusion and belonging for everyone (not tokenism)
- What is the culture we want and how do we know if we’re succeeding?
Module 3: Leading school improvement
February 2027
- Implementing effective change
- It’s all about people – it’s a social process
- Context is key
- The power of subtraction – less but better
Module 4: High performance leadership
March 2027
- Leadership lessons – “How do strong schools stay strong?”
- SSAT Framework for Exceptional Education (FfEE)
- Refinement, consistency and flexibility
- People development and empowerment
Module 5: Accountability and sustainability
April 2027
- Developing accountable behaviours
- Leadership that lasts – resilience and renewal
- Strong foundations and growing capacity
- Governance – what role does it play and what do I need to know?
Format
Module 1: Vision 2040
November 2026
Module 2: School culture and why it matters
January 2027
Module 3: Leading school improvement
February 2027
Module 4: High performance leadership
March 2027
Module 5: Accountability and sustainability
April 2027
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Any questions?
Contact us or call 020 7802 2300.
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