Aspire to Lead: From Practice to Impact

Aspire to Lead: From Practice to Impact programme offers the opportunity for participants to develop their knowledge, understanding and application of key leadership behaviours and approaches.
Over the course of two terms, you will work in mixed cross-phase groups, in face-to-face sessions, through personal reflection and individual learning in your school, and put your learning into practice by leading a project linked to your school’s improvement priorities. You will also have access to a coach based in your school who will support your learning throughout the programme.

PROGRAMME AIMS
To develop reflective leaders
To lead changes that improve the quality of classroom practice and improve outcomes for children
To know and understand what makes for successful leadership and personal effectiveness
To develop the leadership of effective teams, addressing under-performance, growing future leaders and demonstrating positive impact

FORMAT
The programme runs over a period of two terms and consists of an introductory twilight and 6 further 2-hour face-to-face sessions which will include elements of facilitated discussion, leadership learning activities, peer collaboration, expert input, personal reflection and ‘gap tasks’ to undertake and reflect on.

Throughout the programme you will lead an improvement project in your own school, putting into practice your new learning, and meet regularly with a Learning Coach, identified and provided by your school.

You will be required to commit to the following:
• An Introductory twilight session
• Six further face-to-face afternoon sessions
• Undertaking a ‘360 diagnostic’ at the start and the end of the programme
• Meeting regularly with your learning coach
• Spending time on personal learning and reflection
• Leading an improvement project in your school for the duration of the programme – this should be linked to a school improvement plan priority and endorsed by your head teacher
• Giving a presentation on your project and leadership to governors towards the end of the programme

WHO IS IT FOR?
The programme is suitable for new or aspiring leaders, or existing middle leaders who are seeking to develop their practice and understanding of what makes them effective.

SESSION DETAILS
Introductory Twilight - online
Monday 3rd November 2025 4-5pm

Session 1 - Farnsfield St. Micheal's
Wednesday 26th November 2025 3-5pm

Session 2 - National C of E Academy
Monday 15th December 2025 3-5pm

Session 3 - National C of E Academy
Tuesday 13th January 2026 3-5pm

Session 4 - Farnsfield St Michael’s C of E Primary
Thursday 5th February 2026 3-5pm

Session 5 - Minster School
Tuesday 10th March 2026 3-5pm

Session 6 - Farnsfield St Michael’s C of E Primary
Thursday 25 June 2026 2-5pm

You will need the support of your Head Teacher to apply for the Introduction to Leadership Programme.