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Are you an experienced leader without experience in SEND/AP?
Are you experienced in SEND/AP but not experienced in leadership?
Join a Unique Leadership Development Programme for Strategic SEND/AP Leads
The Staff College and NDTi are thrilled to offer this comprehensive programme designed for ambitious leaders keen to improve life outcomes for children and young people with SEND/AP and their families.
As a partnership, we have successfully delivered the first cohort of this national programme and are now recruiting for a second cohort, taking place across Autumn/Winter 2024-2025. This partnership has built on the previous successful collaboration in the South West region of England, offering a multi-agency SEND/AP leadership development programme, utilising the organisations’ individual expertise and renown in national leadership development programmes Upon Future Leaders Programme | Supported by the DfE and NDTi national programme: Leadership Development – NDTi.
Programme Overview
The Leading Change programme focuses on building a cohort of well-equipped SEND/AP leaders, strengthening a consistent approach and facilitating intentional leadership across the country.
This will increase professional pride, credibility, and trust across the SEND/AP community and boost life outcomes for SEND/AP children and their families.
Below is an example of the programme delivered to cohort 1. The structure of the programme will be the same for cohort 2, however specific session content may be adapted, therefore this is an indication of the programme content.
Pre-Programme
360 degree assessment
Taught Sessions
Two-day Orientation Residential (in-person)
Gloriously Ordinary Lives
The importance of lived experience
Your personal leadership
Resourceful and resilient leadership
Action learning
Personal leadership challenges
Half-day online workshop
Working corporately and politically
SEND and why its history matters
Half-day online workshop
Brave leadership
Strategic triangles and authorising environments
Mid-programme event (in-person)
Working across systems
A focus on Health
Constellations
Leaders and research – What Works in SEND
End of programme event (in-person)
Presenting leadership challenges
Inclusive leadership
Story telling
Additional
Access to learning portal & additional resources
Peer group support
Practical leadership challenge
Programme Structure
- Two-day Orientation Residential (in-person) 8th Oct – 9th Oct 2024
- Half-day online workshop 13th November 2024 (AM)
- Half-day online workshop 10th December 2024 (AM)
- Mid-programme event (in-person) 22nd January 2025
- End of programme event (in-person) 5th March 2025
Location
All in-person sessions will take place at:
Warwick Conferences
University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7SH
Eligibility
This programme suits those with strategic SEND/AP responsibility within their local area, including:
- Local Authority strategic leads
- Social care leads
- Integrated care board leaders
- Commissioners
- Parent Carer Forum leads
- Young People Forum leads
- Multi academy trust or school cluster SEND/AP leads
We particularly welcome applications from several colleagues in an area who would be able to work on a leadership challenge together.
Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, deepening their understanding of leadership, and the willingness to share programme learnings with colleagues.
How much does it cost?
The cost of a place on the programme is £1850 + VAT.
In addition to the learning of the programme, this includes:
- Day Delegate rates at each in-person event (refreshments, lunch etc)
- Overnight accommodation, breakfast and dinner at the orientation residential
- Access to 360-degree feedback tool
- Access to online learning platform
Hear from past participants
How to apply
We’re seeking up to 30 dedicated participants.
To apply, complete our online application
The application and assessment process comprises:
- Completion and submission of the application process and sponsor nomination
- Sifting and benchmarking of application forms
- Feedback to candidates on request
Your Programme Delivery Team
National Development Team for Inclusion
NDTi is a UK-based non-profit organisation striving for a world where everyone matters, empowering those at risk of exclusion due to age or disability to lead the lives they choose.
The Staff College
The Staff College aims to develop leadership and management skills in local authorities and Children’s Trust partner organisations, contributing to improved services for children, young people, and families.