The Staff College offers a range of programmes as part of our core provision. Our training covers all you will need to improve your leadership skills. We offer a range of programmes to suit your needs, whether that be thematic programmes, bespoke requirements or broader coaching and mentoring. We are always keen to develop new programmes as well to meet your needs.
Adapting Your Leadership
This programme has been specifically designed for colleagues in District Councils looking to move into a senior role in a unitary authority. The content has
Anti-Racist Leadership Programme
Develop the confidence, knowledge and skills to lead anti-racist change. A six-month leadership programme for public sector leaders, launching April 2027.
Area-Based Partnership Development and Strategic Support
As The Staff College grows in its impact and breadth, we are keen to explore new programmes and commissions with organisations across the public, private and third sectors.
Black and Asian Leadership Initiative (BALI)
Is designed to explore the obstacles and barriers facing Global Majority leaders, and give them the knowledge, skills and strategies to overcome them.
Black and Asian Leadership Initiative (BALI)
Is designed to explore the obstacles and barriers facing Global Majority leaders, and give them the knowledge, skills and strategies to overcome them.
Chief Education Officers in Scotland Leadership Programme
The Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES) and The Staff College are pleased to announce a new residential leadership development offer aimed at
Directors of Children’s Services (DCS) Leadership Programme
Our flagship programme encourages new and aspiring Directors of Children’s Services to become inspirational leaders and the positive change- makers the UK’s young people depend upon.
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
Strengthen emotionally intelligent leadership in Children’s Social Care with this practical 2-day programme. Develop coaching skills, improve everyday conversations, and build trust across teams and partnerships to create more relational, accountable, and resilient leadership cultures.
Finance: Leadership in a changing corporate context
Introduction Why does this module matter? How the module is delivered Book your free place now This module is designed to help you to strengthen
Growing Future Leaders
Tomorrow’s Heads of Service are already in your organisation. Growing Future Leaders is a new national programme for people ready to step up from managing
Inclusive Leadership
Our inclusive leadership programmes empower educational and organisational leaders to address racism, nurture cultural competence and embed inclusive practices through workshops, session series, and facilitated book clubs for 2025
Inspiring Future Leaders
This brand new multi-agency Programme is aimed at ‘Heads of Service’ (or tier 3 equivalent) who may be aspiring to be an AD or would like to enhance their strategic leadership skills.
Inspiring Women into Leadership (iWiL)
These workshops are designed to create a safe space for women to connect, share their experiences and learn how to thrive and strive as leaders in their own workplaces.
Leadership Development Programmes
We can provide bespoke programmes that meet your specific needs. These involve contextualised direct delivery and facilitation of training and development programmes, workshops and action learning sets, supported by web-based resources & e-learning facilities.
Leading in Uncertainty
This intensive six half-day programme (online) is designed to equip leaders and managers at all levels with mental models and tools needed to thrive and lead in unpredictable environments.
Managing for Neuroinclusion
Purpose This programme will provide team leaders and managers with the practical skills and confidence to manage neurodivergent staff effectively, recognising that support should be
Media Training
Programme overview This 1 day workshop is designed for individuals who’s roles may require them to be in the media spotlight. Led by a former
Online Festival of Learning
Our annual Festival provides opportunities to grow your network, exchange knowledge, and collaborate with fellow leaders.
Schooling for the Future
Schools are one of the few points of stability in the lives of so many of our children and young people. Evidence tells us that
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Leadership Programme
The 2025 national Leading Change SEND/AP programme equips strategic SEND leaders with the leadership, systems-thinking, and networks needed to drive lasting improvement across multi-agency services.