HIAS district offers 2026-27
Section outline
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Please use the dropdowns below to access information about the courses available in your district.
If the course you are interested in is closed for bookings, please contact schoolimprovement@hants.gov.uk and include the course name in the title.
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Executive Leader Network for Collaboration and Improvement
This network is designed to facilitate conversation, problem solving and develop closer networking relationships for those working in federations or collaboration. The sessions will be tailored by you, so while there are outline areas described below, they will be adjusted to the needs of the group.
The first session will consist of networking, understanding each other's context and sharing approaches. From there we will set a primary focus for each session and explore reading materials and other media to support and challenge our thinking together.
Objectives:
- successful networking with other senior leaders
- opportunities for problem solving everyday challenges
- opportunities to review leadership structures - unpicking a variety of models and approaches
- sharing of approaches to safeguarding when leading more than one school
- how to successfully delegate responsibilities - how do we ensure action and impact?
- successful performance management approaches - how do we manage this effectively?
- reviewing approaches to budgets and finance across your settings - how do we ensure best value for all?
- opportunity to share and discuss current research and approaches to leading more than one school
Led by: Jilly Myers
Dates:
8 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
26 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
28 January 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
4 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
22 April 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
1 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
Cost: 1 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-004 Executive Leader Network booking form
(2627-004)
Developing a more impactful personal development and wellbeing curriculum
As part of Hampshire's ongoing commitment to inclusive practice and improved outcomes for vulnerable pupils, this high impact training is intended to support schools to strengthen the impact of the personal development, enrichment and wellbeing elements of their curriculum.
Designed with school leaders in mind, the session enables participants to evaluate how effectively their Personal Development and Wellbeing (PD&W) provision meets the needs of all learners - particularly those who are most vulnerable. Through the afternoon training session, staff will critically review their current offer, identifying both strengths and gaps in provision, with a clear focus on equity, inclusion and impact.
This face to face, half day session provides an opportunity for professional dialogue and reflection, supporting leaders and curriculum leads to deepen their understanding of what constitutes high quality, inclusive practice in personal development. Participants will also develop greater clarity around current expectations and how this area is evaluated.
By the end of the session, attendees will leave with:
- a sharper understanding of 'strong' PD&W provision and its role in improving outcomes
- clear priorities for development within their own school context
- practical, evidence informed strategies to enhance the curriculum offer
- greater confidence in ensuring provision is inclusive, responsive and impactful for all pupils
This training is particularly suited to senior leaders and teachers with strategic responsibility for PD&W, equipping them to lead meaningful curriculum improvement across their setting.
Led by: Alister Moses and Diane Charmers
Date:
5 November 2026, 13:30 - 16:00
Cost: 2hrs MP
Venue: Oakridge Junior School, Basingstoke
To book your place please complete the 2627-011 Developing a more impactful personal development and wellbeing curriculum booking form
(2627-011)
Improving transition for new pupils joining your school
Effective transition is critical to pupil success. Poorly managed school or phase changes can negatively affect both wellbeing and academic progress, particularly for vulnerable pupils. Schools therefore need robust, consistent systems to ensure every child - especially those most at risk - are supported to settle quickly and achieve, belong and thrive.
This two part training is designed to strengthen schools' transition provision, equipping teachers with practical, evidence informed strategies to better support new pupils and their families from the point of entry, improving both attainment and engagement.
Session 1: academic transition - focuses on identifying pupils' starting points, understanding individual needs, and putting in place targeted strategies to accelerate progress from the outset
Session 2: pastoral and parental transition - explores structured, tiered approaches to communication, information sharing, and support for pupils and families, strengthening relationships and inclusion.
This training is particularly valuable for schools with high pupil mobility and for class teachers and/or senior leaders seeking to improve curriculum continuity and transition processes across year groups.
Objectives:
- to facilitate a case study methodology approach to review the impact of transition on the wellbeing, sense of belonging, attendance and achievement of new pupils
- to support teacher's self evaluation and improvement of their academic and pastoral transition processes, with reference to Hampshire's commitment to inclusion, HQIT and OAP principles
- identification of best practice to strengthen the foundational knowledge and skills curriculum during transition
- support teacher's preparation for Ofsted under their guiding principle of 'achieve, belong, thrive'
- exploration of a tiered approach to support the handover of pastoral pupil and parent information during transition
- signposting to other LA services that support pupils through admission and transition
- to support leaders next steps planning to enable more pupils to be better prepared for the next stage of their education
Led by: Alister Moses and Debbie Cook
Date:
12 November 2026, 16:00 - 17:30
14 January 2027, 16:00 - 17:30
Cost: 2hrs MP
Venue: Kempshott Infant School, Basingstoke
To book your place please complete the 2627-012 Improving transition for new pupils joining your school booking form
(2627-012)
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Leadership Reading Group 2026-27
Join a group of like minded headteachers as we read and discuss a range of current books and professional reading material to:
- inspire us in our work
- inform our practice further
- deepen and develop our thinking both from within education and beyond
- reflect upon the values and passion we all share for school leadership
- or simply just enjoy the feel good factor that reading together can bring
- Each session, we will also consider how you could use this book to strengthen current practice in your school.
Led by: Alison Rhodes
Dates:
20 May 2026, 13:00 - 15:00
30 June 2026, 13:00 - 15:00
22 September 2026, 13:00 - 15:00
24 November 2026, 13:00 - 15:00
26 January 2027, 13:00 - 15:00
2 March 2027, 13:00 - 15:00
Cost: 2.5 hrs MP
Venue: Virtual
To book your place please complete the 2627-001 Leadership Reading Group 2026-27 booking form
(2627-001)
Executive Leader Network for Collaboration and Improvement
This network is designed to facilitate conversation, problem solving and develop closer networking relationships for those working in federations or collaboration. The sessions will be tailored by you, so while there are outline areas described below, they will be adjusted to the needs of the group.
The first session will consist of networking, understanding each other's context and sharing approaches. From there we will set a primary focus for each session and explore reading materials and other media to support and challenge our thinking together.
Objectives:
- successful networking with other senior leaders
- opportunities for problem solving everyday challenges
- opportunities to review leadership structures - unpicking a variety of models and approaches
- sharing of approaches to safeguarding when leading more than one school
- how to successfully delegate responsibilities - how do we ensure action and impact?
- successful performance management approaches - how do we manage this effectively?
- reviewing approaches to budgets and finance across your settings - how do we ensure best value for all?
- opportunity to share and discuss current research and approaches to leading more than one school
Led by: Jilly Myers
Dates:
8 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
26 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
28 January 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
4 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
22 April 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
1 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
Cost: 1 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-004 Executive Leader Network booking form
(2627-004)
Infant Headteacher Network
This network has a specific Early Years Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 focus. Over six half termly sessions it will offer Infant and Early Years leaders the opportunity to explore key issues and develop networks. It is open to all Infant and Primary schools in East Hants but is specifically aimed at Infant schools.
Objectives:
- an opportunity to share good practice and problem solve together
- opportunities to look at and discuss emerging themes/new guidance etc
- networking opportunities with other infant headteachers
- opportunities for input from different Hampshire services.
Led by: Tbc
Dates:
30 September 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
11 November 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
20 January 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
3 March 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
5 May 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
16 June 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
Cost: 0.5 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-006 Infant Headteacher Network booking form
(2627-006)
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Executive Leader Network for Collaboration and Improvement
This network is designed to facilitate conversation, problem solving and develop closer networking relationships for those working in federations or collaboration. The sessions will be tailored by you, so while there are outline areas described below, they will be adjusted to the needs of the group.
The first session will consist of networking, understanding each other's context and sharing approaches. From there we will set a primary focus for each session and explore reading materials and other media to support and challenge our thinking together.
Objectives:
- successful networking with other senior leaders
- opportunities for problem solving everyday challenges
- opportunities to review leadership structures - unpicking a variety of models and approaches
- sharing of approaches to safeguarding when leading more than one school
- how to successfully delegate responsibilities - how do we ensure action and impact?
- successful performance management approaches - how do we manage this effectively?
- reviewing approaches to budgets and finance across your settings - how do we ensure best value for all?
- opportunity to share and discuss current research and approaches to leading more than one school
Led by: Jilly Myers
Dates:
8 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
26 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
28 January 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
4 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
22 April 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
1 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
Cost: 1 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-004 Executive Leader Network booking form
(2627-004)
Affordable Schools
Recognising the financial challenges schools are facing, we are running a series of three workshops to provide information and support from across a range of areas, including finance, HR, strategic planning and admissions.
The sessions aim to provide opportunities to understand the challenges around the current financial landscape, considering options and myth busting.
Led by: Nicky Rickman
Dates:
28 September 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
13 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
15 January 2027, 9:15 - 12:00
To book your place please complete the 2627-005 Affordable Schools booking form
(2627-005)
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Executive Leader Network for Collaboration and Improvement
This network is designed to facilitate conversation, problem solving and develop closer networking relationships for those working in federations or collaboration. The sessions will be tailored by you, so while there are outline areas described below, they will be adjusted to the needs of the group.
The first session will consist of networking, understanding each other's context and sharing approaches. From there we will set a primary focus for each session and explore reading materials and other media to support and challenge our thinking together.
Objectives:
- successful networking with other senior leaders
- opportunities for problem solving everyday challenges
- opportunities to review leadership structures - unpicking a variety of models and approaches
- sharing of approaches to safeguarding when leading more than one school
- how to successfully delegate responsibilities - how do we ensure action and impact?
- successful performance management approaches - how do we manage this effectively?
- reviewing approaches to budgets and finance across your settings - how do we ensure best value for all?
- opportunity to share and discuss current research and approaches to leading more than one school
Led by: Jilly Myers
Dates:
8 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
26 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
28 January 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
4 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
22 April 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
1 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
Cost: 1 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-004 Executive Leader Network booking form
(2627-004)
Infant Headteacher Network
This network has a specific Early Years Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 focus. Over six half termly sessions it will offer Infant and Early Years leaders the opportunity to explore key issues and develop networks. It is open to all Infant and Primary schools in Fareham and Gosport but is specifically aimed at Infant schools.
Objectives:
- an opportunity to share good practice and problem solve together
- opportunities to look at and discuss emerging themes/new guidance etc
- networking opportunities with other infant headteachers
- opportunities for input from different Hampshire services.
Led by: Debbie Allen
Dates:
30 September 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
11 November 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
20 January 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
3 March 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
5 May 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
16 June 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
Cost: 0.5 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-006 Infant Headteacher Network booking form
(2627-006)
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Executive Leader Network for Collaboration and Improvement
This network is designed to facilitate conversation, problem solving and develop closer networking relationships for those working in federations or collaboration. The sessions will be tailored by you, so while there are outline areas described below, they will be adjusted to the needs of the group.
The first session will consist of networking, understanding each other's context and sharing approaches. From there we will set a primary focus for each session and explore reading materials and other media to support and challenge our thinking together.
Objectives:
- successful networking with other senior leaders
- opportunities for problem solving everyday challenges
- opportunities to review leadership structures - unpicking a variety of models and approaches
- sharing of approaches to safeguarding when leading more than one school
- how to successfully delegate responsibilities - how do we ensure action and impact?
- successful performance management approaches - how do we manage this effectively?
- reviewing approaches to budgets and finance across your settings - how do we ensure best value for all?
- opportunity to share and discuss current research and approaches to leading more than one school
Led by: Jilly Myers
Dates:
8 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
26 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
28 January 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
4 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
22 April 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
1 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
Cost: 1 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-004 Executive Leader Network booking form
(2627-004)
Developing a more impactful personal development and wellbeing curriculum
As part of Hampshire's ongoing commitment to inclusive practice and improved outcomes for vulnerable pupils, this high impact training is intended to support schools to strengthen the impact of the personal development, enrichment and wellbeing elements of their curriculum.
Designed with school leaders in mind, the session enables participants to evaluate how effectively their Personal Development and Wellbeing (PD&W) provision meets the needs of all learners - particularly those who are most vulnerable. Through the afternoon training session, staff will critically review their current offer, identifying both strengths and gaps in provision, with a clear focus on equity, inclusion and impact.
This face to face, half day session provides an opportunity for professional dialogue and reflection, supporting leaders and curriculum leads to deepen their understanding of what constitutes high quality, inclusive practice in personal development. Participants will also develop greater clarity around current expectations and how this area is evaluated.
By the end of the session, attendees will leave with:
- a sharper understanding of 'strong' PD&W provision and its role in improving outcomes
- clear priorities for development within their own school context
- practical, evidence informed strategies to enhance the curriculum offer
- greater confidence in ensuring provision is inclusive, responsive and impactful for all pupils
This training is particularly suited to senior leaders and teachers with strategic responsibility for PD&W, equipping them to lead meaningful curriculum improvement across their setting.
Led by: Alister Moses and Diane Charmers
Date:
24 November 2026, 13:30 - 16:00
Cost: 2hrs MP
Venue: Tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-011 Developing a more impactful personal development and wellbeing curriculum booking form
(2627-011)
Improving transition for new pupils joining your school
Effective transition is critical to pupil success. Poorly managed school or phase changes can negatively affect both wellbeing and academic progress, particularly for vulnerable pupils. Schools therefore need robust, consistent systems to ensure every child - especially those most at risk - are supported to settle quickly and achieve, belong and thrive.
This two part training is designed to strengthen schools' transition provision, equipping teachers with practical, evidence informed strategies to better support new pupils and their families from the point of entry, improving both attainment and engagement.
Session 1: academic transition - focuses on identifying pupils' starting points, understanding individual needs, and putting in place targeted strategies to accelerate progress from the outset
Session 2: pastoral and parental transition - explores structured, tiered approaches to communication, information sharing, and support for pupils and families, strengthening relationships and inclusion.
This training is particularly valuable for schools with high pupil mobility and for class teachers and/or senior leaders seeking to improve curriculum continuity and transition processes across year groups.
Objectives:
- to facilitate a case study methodology approach to review the impact of transition on the wellbeing, sense of belonging, attendance and achievement of new pupils
- to support teacher's self evaluation and improvement of their academic and pastoral transition processes, with reference to Hampshire's commitment to inclusion, HQIT and OAP principles
- identification of best practice to strengthen the foundational knowledge and skills curriculum during transition
- support teacher's preparation for Ofsted under their guiding principle of 'achieve, belong, thrive'
- exploration of a tiered approach to support the handover of pastoral pupil and parent information during transition
- signposting to other LA services that support pupils through admission and transition
- to support leaders next steps planning to enable more pupils to be better prepared for the next stage of their education
Led by: Alister Moses and Debbie Cook
Date:
10 November 2026, 16:00 - 17:30
12 January 2027, 16:00 - 17:30
Cost: 2hrs MP
Venue: Talavera Infant School, Aldershot
To book your place please complete the 2627-012 Improving transition for new pupils joining your school booking form
(2627-012)
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Leadership Reading Group 2026-27
Join a group of like minded headteachers as we read and discuss a range of current books and professional reading material to:
- inspire us in our work
- inform our practice further
- deepen and develop our thinking both from within education and beyond
- reflect upon the values and passion we all share for school leadership
- or simply just enjoy the feel good factor that reading together can bring
- Each session, we will also consider how you could use this book to strengthen current practice in your school.
Led by: Alison Rhodes
Dates:
20 May 2026, 13:00 - 15:00
30 June 2026, 13:00 - 15:00
22 September 2026, 13:00 - 15:00
24 November 2026, 13:00 - 15:00
26 January 2027, 13:00 - 15:00
2 March 2027, 13:00 - 15:00
Cost: 2.5 hrs MP
Venue: Virtual
To book your place please complete the 2627-001 Leadership Reading Group 2026-27 booking form
(2627-001)
Executive Leader Network for Collaboration and Improvement
This network is designed to facilitate conversation, problem solving and develop closer networking relationships for those working in federations or collaboration. The sessions will be tailored by you, so while there are outline areas described below, they will be adjusted to the needs of the group.
The first session will consist of networking, understanding each other's context and sharing approaches. From there we will set a primary focus for each session and explore reading materials and other media to support and challenge our thinking together.
Objectives:
- successful networking with other senior leaders
- opportunities for problem solving everyday challenges
- opportunities to review leadership structures - unpicking a variety of models and approaches
- sharing of approaches to safeguarding when leading more than one school
- how to successfully delegate responsibilities - how do we ensure action and impact?
- successful performance management approaches - how do we manage this effectively?
- reviewing approaches to budgets and finance across your settings - how do we ensure best value for all?
- opportunity to share and discuss current research and approaches to leading more than one school
Led by: Jilly Myers
Dates:
8 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
26 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
28 January 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
4 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
22 April 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
1 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
Cost: 1 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-004 Executive Leader Network booking form
(2627-004)
Infant Headteacher Network
This network has a specific Early Years Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 focus. Over six half termly sessions it will offer Infant and Early Years leaders the opportunity to explore key issues and develop networks. It is open to all Infant and Primary schools in East Hants but is specifically aimed at Infant schools.
Objectives:
- an opportunity to share good practice and problem solve together
- opportunities to look at and discuss emerging themes/new guidance etc
- networking opportunities with other infant headteachers
- opportunities for input from different Hampshire services.
Led by: Tbc
Dates:
30 September 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
11 November 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
20 January 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
3 March 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
5 May 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
16 June 2027, 13:30 - 15:30
Cost: 0.5 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-006 Infant Headteacher Network booking form
(2627-006)
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Executive Leader Network for Collaboration and Improvement
This network is designed to facilitate conversation, problem solving and develop closer networking relationships for those working in federations or collaboration. The sessions will be tailored by you, so while there are outline areas described below, they will be adjusted to the needs of the group.
The first session will consist of networking, understanding each other's context and sharing approaches. From there we will set a primary focus for each session and explore reading materials and other media to support and challenge our thinking together.
Objectives:
- successful networking with other senior leaders
- opportunities for problem solving everyday challenges
- opportunities to review leadership structures - unpicking a variety of models and approaches
- sharing of approaches to safeguarding when leading more than one school
- how to successfully delegate responsibilities - how do we ensure action and impact?
- successful performance management approaches - how do we manage this effectively?
- reviewing approaches to budgets and finance across your settings - how do we ensure best value for all?
- opportunity to share and discuss current research and approaches to leading more than one school
Led by: Jilly Myers
Dates:
8 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
26 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
28 January 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
4 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
22 April 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
1 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
Cost: 1 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-004 Executive Leader Network booking form
(2627-004)
Affordable Schools
Recognising the financial challenges schools are facing, we are running a series of three workshops to provide information and support from across a range of areas, including finance, HR, strategic planning and admissions.
The sessions aim to provide opportunities to understand the challenges around the current financial landscape, considering options and myth busting.
Led by: Nicky Rickman
Dates:
28 September 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
4 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
26 February 2027, 13:15 - 16:00
To book your place please complete the 2627-005 Affordable Schools booking form
(2627-005)
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Strategic Leadership of Tackling the Impact of Economic Disadvantage (Pupil Premium)
A series of six sessions to review individual school data alongside the emerging national/local picture as well as focusing on the strategic aspects of leadership before to the oversight of this vulnerable group of children.
Objectives:
- strengthen leadership confidence in driving effective Pupil Premium strategy across the school
- build a deep understanding of the barriers faced by disadvantaged pupils in both local and national contexts
- develop the skills to use high quality evidence (including EEF guidance) to inform strategic decisions
- improve the use of assessment and data to diagnose pupil need and track impact meaningfully
- enhance the quality of classroom practice and curriculum equity to support disadvantaged learners
- strengthen targeted academic, pastoral and family engagement approaches
- learn how to evaluate provision effectively and write a robust, high quality Pupil Premium Strategy Statement
- collaborate with peers to draw on expert local authority guidance across six sessions throughout the year
Led by: Nicky Rickman
Number of days: 6 x half day sessions
Dates:
10 September 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
12 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
11 February 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
11 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
15 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00 (joint session with Winchester)
Cost: 0.5 MP
Venue: TBC
To book your place, please complete the 2627-002 Strategic Leadership of Tackling the Impact of Economic Disadvantage (Pupil Premium) booking form
(2627-002)
Executive Leader Network for Collaboration and Improvement
This network is designed to facilitate conversation, problem solving and develop closer networking relationships for those working in federations or collaboration. The sessions will be tailored by you, so while there are outline areas described below, they will be adjusted to the needs of the group.
The first session will consist of networking, understanding each other's context and sharing approaches. From there we will set a primary focus for each session and explore reading materials and other media to support and challenge our thinking together.
Objectives:
- successful networking with other senior leaders
- opportunities for problem solving everyday challenges
- opportunities to review leadership structures - unpicking a variety of models and approaches
- sharing of approaches to safeguarding when leading more than one school
- how to successfully delegate responsibilities - how do we ensure action and impact?
- successful performance management approaches - how do we manage this effectively?
- reviewing approaches to budgets and finance across your settings - how do we ensure best value for all?
- opportunity to share and discuss current research and approaches to leading more than one school
Led by: Jilly Myers
Dates:
8 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
26 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
28 January 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
4 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
22 April 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
1 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
Cost: 1 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-004 Executive Leader Network booking form
(2627-004)
Affordable Schools
Recognising the financial challenges schools are facing, we are running a series of three workshops to provide information and support from across a range of areas, including finance, HR, strategic planning and admissions.
The sessions aim to provide opportunities to understand the challenges around the current financial landscape, considering options and myth busting.
Led by: Nicky Rickman
Dates:
28 September 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
19 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
1 February 2027, 13:15 - 16:00
To book your place please complete the 2627-005 Affordable Schools booking form
(2627-005)
-
Strategic Leadership of Tackling the Impact of Economic Disadvantage (Pupil Premium)
A series of six sessions to review individual school data alongside the emerging national/local picture as well as focusing on the strategic aspects of leadership before to the oversight of this vulnerable group of children.
Objectives:
- strengthen leadership confidence in driving effective Pupil Premium strategy across the school
- build a deep understanding of the barriers faced by disadvantaged pupils in both local and national contexts
- develop the skills to use high quality evidence (including EEF guidance) to inform strategic decisions
- improve the use of assessment and data to diagnose pupil need and track impact meaningfully
- enhance the quality of classroom practice and curriculum equity to support disadvantaged learners
- strengthen targeted academic, pastoral and family engagement approaches
- learn how to evaluate provision effectively and write a robust, high quality Pupil Premium Strategy Statement
- collaborate with peers to draw on expert local authority guidance across six sessions throughout the year
Led by: Nicky Rickman
Number of days: 6 x half day sessions
Dates:
8 September 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
10 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
9 February 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
9 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
15 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00 (joint session with Test Valley)
Cost: 0.5 MP
Venue: TBC
To book your place, please complete the 2627-002 Strategic Leadership of Tackling the Impact of Economic Disadvantage (Pupil Premium).
(2627-002)
Executive Leader Network for Collaboration and Improvement
This network is designed to facilitate conversation, problem solving and develop closer networking relationships for those working in federations or collaboration. The sessions will be tailored by you, so while there are outline areas described below, they will be adjusted to the needs of the group.
The first session will consist of networking, understanding each other's context and sharing approaches. From there we will set a primary focus for each session and explore reading materials and other media to support and challenge our thinking together.
Objectives:
- successful networking with other senior leaders
- opportunities for problem solving everyday challenges
- opportunities to review leadership structures - unpicking a variety of models and approaches
- sharing of approaches to safeguarding when leading more than one school
- how to successfully delegate responsibilities - how do we ensure action and impact?
- successful performance management approaches - how do we manage this effectively?
- reviewing approaches to budgets and finance across your settings - how do we ensure best value for all?
- opportunity to share and discuss current research and approaches to leading more than one school
Led by: Jilly Myers
Dates:
8 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
26 November 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
28 January 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
4 March 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
22 April 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
1 July 2027, 13:00 - 16:00
Cost: 1 MP
Venue: School based tbc
To book your place please complete the 2627-004 Executive Leader Network booking form
(2627-004)
Affordable Schools
Recognising the financial challenges schools are facing, we are running a series of three workshops to provide information and support from across a range of areas, including finance, HR, strategic planning and admissions.
The sessions aim to provide opportunities to understand the challenges around the current financial landscape, considering options and myth busting.
Led by: Nicky Rickman
Dates:
28 September 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
13 October 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
15 January 2027, 9:15 - 12:00
To book your place please complete the 2627-005 Affordable Schools booking form
(2627-005)