13–16 February 2027
Greengates School, Mexico
Four-day programme delivered in person
Join Karen Ardley Associates at Greengates School for our Leading Learning from the Middle programme, designed to help aspiring and established middle leaders develop the confidence, understanding and practical skills to lead effectively.
Over four days, participants will explore their own leadership behaviours and consider how to make a positive difference to teaching, learning and the teams they lead. The programme combines leadership theory with practical approaches that participants can apply within their own school.
The programme is suitable for colleagues who lead or co-ordinate a subject, faculty, key stage, year group or another aspect of school provision, as well as those preparing to take on a leadership role.
Previous participants have found the programme inspirational and life changing.
OBJECTIVES
- To deepen middle leaders’ understanding of themselves and their leadership behaviours
- To extend middle leaders’ knowledge and understanding about leadership
- To develop leadership skills
KEY AREAS COVERED
- personal leadership skills and qualities;
- the role of the middle leader/leader;
- our current educational agenda;
- an emotionally intelligent leader;
- effective professional development;
- working with teams;
- giving feedback;
- coaching for improvement;
- making meetings more exciting;
- improving teaching and learning in your area;
- holding people to account; and
- presentation skills.
The programme will be facilitated by Karen Ardley, a highly successful leadership consultant, facilitator and coach, specialising in all aspects of leadership.
As a CMI Approved Centre, KAA also offers participants the optional opportunity to build on their programme learning and progress towards the CMI Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management. This qualification provides formal recognition of leadership knowledge and practice, helping participants strengthen their professional profile.
An additional CMI submission fee applies.
Programme fee: £695 per person, including access to all programme resources, light lunch and refreshments.
To book your place, please use the booking online form below or contact @kate-beetlestone
We look forward to welcoming you to Greengates School.
Programme Testimonials
‘I have been teaching for more years than I care to count and this was, without shadow of doubt, the most absorbing, practical, rewarding learning experience I have ever had. I am very grateful.’ British School of Brussels
‘It has been transformational in my own development as a leader. Be ready to self-reflect, be your best self and you will fly.’ Scott McDiarmid, Doha College,
Working with my colleagues and feeling empowered as a group of middle leaders. Having an external expert with extensive experience and no history with us objectively support our growth. Sans Silvestre School, Lima, Peru
