Autumn Term 2025 

Dates: 

22 September, 14 October, 11 November 2025, 14 January, 25 February and 11 March 2026

Price: Sub £620 / SLA £445 / Full £744

Keyword Search: Five Fundamentals

Five Fundamentals of Effective Classroom Practice (West Cohort)

This training is for headteachers and leaders of teaching and learning. The role of headteachers in the development of effective teaching is central to school improvement. The training will develop school leaders’ instructional leadership skills and understanding and their effectiveness in developing the quality and consistency of teaching across all classes. The new Ofsted framework has identified leaders’ impact on the development of teaching as a key area of focus and this training will explore how headteachers can best address this key area of leadership. 

The course fee is for two attendees from each school.

Dates: 

29 September, 21 October, 18 November 2025, 12 January, 24 February and 17 March 2026

Price: Sub £620 / SLA £445 / Full £744

Keyword Search: Five Fundamentals

Five Fundamentals of Effective Classroom Practice (East Cohort)

A series of training sessions for headteachers and leaders of teaching and learning. 

The new Ofsted framework has identified leaders’ impact on the development of teaching as a key area of focus. This training will develop school leaders’ instructional leadership capacity and their effectiveness in developing the quality and consistency of teaching across all classes. 

The course fee is for two attendees from each school.

Dates: 

Part 1

9 October, 6 November, 4 December 2025, 22 January, 26 February, 19 March 2026

Part 2

23 April, 7 May 2026

Price:

Part 1 - Sub £320 / SLA £80 / Full £384

Part 2 - Sub £105 / SLA £90 / Full £126

Keyword Search: Headway 2025

Making Headway 2025-26

A leadership programme for aspiring deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers and heads of school.

Aims of the programme are to:

Spring Term 2026

Aspiring Primary Headteachers Programme 2025-26

Click here to find out more about the programme.

Date: 26 February 2026

Price: Sub £275 / SLA £100 / Full £330

Keyword Search: Ofsted Briefing

Ofsted Briefing - Education Inspection Framework 2025

These termly briefings aim to deepen the knowledge and understanding of headteachers and chairs of governors in respect of the current Ofsted inspection framework. The sessions are particularly targeted at schools who are likely to be inspected within the next 6 to 9 months.

A senior leader and chairs of governors are invited to attend but do not need to book a place. Headteachers who have booked a place will receive the course details, which they should share.

The course price entitles a school to three places at the briefing (the headteacher, senior leader and chair of governors).

Summer Term 2026

Dates:

22 April, 19 May, 15 June, 7 July and 9 September 2026

Price: Sub £565 / SLA £455 / Full £678

Keyword Search: Subject Toolkit

Collaborative Curriculum Development: Creating a Subject Leader Toolkit

This course is designed for senior leaders and those responsible for curriculum development in school.  

This course will equip you and your subject leaders with articulating the effective monitoring and impact on your subject developments within the wider curriculum.

Key areas covered include:

• reviewing your curriculum offer 

• creating an effective monitoring schedule​

• effective monitoring documentation to evidence your impact​ 

• how to use subject leadership time effectively  

• how to coach in having difficult conversations. 

Date: 23 April 2026

Price: Sub £275 / SLA £100 / Full £330

Keyword Search: Ofsted Briefing

Ofsted Briefing - Education Inspection Framework 2025

These termly briefings aim to deepen the knowledge and understanding of headteachers and chairs of governors in respect of the current Ofsted inspection framework. The sessions are particularly targeted at schools who are likely to be inspected within the next 6 to 9 months.

A senior leader and chair of governors are invited to attend but do not need to book a place. Headteachers who have booked a place will receive the course details, which they should share.

The course price entitles a school to three places at the briefing (the headteacher, senior leader and chair of governors).

Dates:

23 April, 21 May, 22 June, 21 September, 23 October and 26 November 2026

Price: Sub £430 / SLA £315 / Full £516

Keyword Search: Subject Leadership

New to Subject Leadership (Primary)

This course is designed to support subject leaders by exploring the range of knowledge and skills required to address the specific challenges faced when leading a subject. Spanning six sessions, new subject leaders will have opportunities to focus on all aspects of strategically leading their subject within the context of their school. 

The course fee is for two attendees from each school. 

Dates:

Fareham and Gosport - 29 April, 24 June, 16 September, 18 November 2026, 20 January and 10 March 2027  

Basingstoke and Deane - 21 May, 11 June, 1 October, 5 November 2026, 21 January and 4 March 2027 

Winchester and Eastleigh - 19 May, 15 June, 16 September, 17 November 2026, 26 January and 9 March 2027 

New Forest - 28 April, 1 July, 24 September, 24 November 2026, 13 January and 8 March 2027  

Test Valley - 29 April, 30 June, 23 September, 25 November 2026, 12 January and 10 March 2027 

Havant and East Hants - 1 May, 19 June, 25 September, 20 November 2026, 15 January and 12 March 2027 

Hart and Rushmoor - 21 April, 2 July, 8 October, 26 November 2026, 4 February and 11 March 2027

Price: Sub £420 / SLA £310 / Full £504

Keyword Search: School Network 

Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and Head of School Network 2026-27

This network is a six session course designed for deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers and heads of school to develop their skills and understanding and to network with peers.  

Each session will be led by Primary Phase inspectors on a subject that has been selected by the group. The subjects are designed to help develop and support senior leaders in their role. 

The course fee is for two attendees from each school

Dates:

2 June, 6 July, 29 September, 14 October and 10 November 2026

Price: Sub £620 / SLA £465 / Full £744

Keyword Search: Five Fundamentals 2026

Five Fundamentals of Effective Classroom Practice 2026-27

A series of whole-day training sessions for headteachers and leaders of teaching and learning.  

The new Ofsted framework has identified leaders’ impact on the development of teaching as a key area of focus. This training will develop school leaders’ instructional leadership capacity and their effectiveness in developing the quality and consistency of teaching across all classes.  

The course fee is for two attendees from each school. 

Dates:

9 June, 7 July, 15 September, 20 October and 17 November 2026

Price: Sub £475 / SLA £405 / Full £570

Keyword Search: Headteacher Toolkit

The Effective Headteacher Toolkit 2026-27

The Effective Headteacher Toolkit (formerly 5 Fundamentals of Effective School Leadership) is a well-established LA approach to enhancing and refining the skills and effectiveness of experienced headteachers. The training has, to date, been attended by over 100 headteachers from across Hampshire and beyond.  

This series of workshops for experienced headteachers looks at five fundamental aspects of successful school leadership. The sessions explore how to be a highly effective headteacher in a period of competing pressures on your time and resources.

The course fee is for two attendees from each school. 

Dates:

18 June, 16 July, 17 September, 12 November 2026, 21 January and 11 March 2027

Price: Sub £630 / SLA £585 / Full £756

Keyword Search: Effective Leader

Becoming an Effective Leader

This six-part course provides delegates with a sound understanding of the process of effective middle leadership, giving delegates knowledge and skills to fulfil the role. There will be opportunities to reflect on core purpose and an insight into holding supportive conversations, ensuring leaders have clarity around the process of identifying, managing and evaluating change are also included. 

Date: 25 June 2026

Price: Sub £315 / SLA £145 / Full £378

Keyword Search: Ofsted Renewed

Ofsted Briefing - Renewed Education Inspection Framework 2025

These termly briefings aim to deepen the knowledge and understanding of headteachers and chairs of governors in respect of the current Ofsted inspection framework. The sessions are particularly targeted at schools who are likely to be inspected within the next 6 months. 

There will be opportunities to review information relating to the latest national and local inspection trends and patterns and consider implications for their own school. Additional input will be provided by headteachers of schools that have been recently inspected under the current framework (2025) and members of the Primary Phase Inspector team who support schools through the process.  

A senior leader and chair of governors are invited to attend but do not need to book a place.  Headteachers who have booked a place will receive the course details, which they should share.  

The course price entitles a school to three places at the briefing (the headteacher, senior leader and chair of governors). 

Autumn Term 2026

Date: 1 October 2026

Price: Sub £315 / SLA £145 / Full £378

Keyword Search: Ofsted Renewed

Ofsted Briefing - Renewed Education Inspection Framework 2025

These termly briefings aim to deepen the knowledge and understanding of headteachers and chairs of governors in respect of the current Ofsted inspection framework. The sessions are particularly targeted at schools who are likely to be inspected within the next 6 months. 

There will be opportunities to review information relating to the latest national and local inspection trends and patterns and consider implications for their own school. Additional input will be provided by headteachers of schools that have been recently inspected under the current framework (2025) and members of the Primary Phase Inspector team who support schools through the process.  

A senior leader and chair of governors are invited to attend but do not need to book a place.  Headteachers who have booked a place will receive the course details, which they should share.  

The course price entitles a school to three places at the briefing (the headteacher, senior leader and chair of governors). 

Dates:

Part 1
8 October, 5 November, 3 December 2026, 21 January, 25 February, 18 March 2027

Part 2
22 April and 13 May 2027

Price:

Part 1 - Sub £342 / SLA £150 / Full £410 
Part 2 - Sub £113 / SLA £50 / Full £136
Total Price: Sub £455 / SLA £200 / Full £546

Keyword Search: Making Headway 27

Making Headway 2026-27

A Leadership Programme for aspiring deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers and heads of school. 

Aims of the Programme are to: 

• prepare delegates for the role of senior leader 

• challenge, motivate and inspire delegates to become future educational leaders 

• ensure delegates have a clear and pragmatic understanding of the role of the senior leader and the challenges and tensions of school leadership 

• support delegates in understanding their own strengths and identifying areas for future personal development 

• prepare delegates for the interview and selection procedure 

• develop delegates' confidence in their own ability to provide leadership that will make a positive difference to the lives and life-chances of children. 

Spring Term 2027

Date: 28 January 2027

Price: Sub £315 / SLA £145 / Full £378

Keyword Search: Ofsted Renewed

Ofsted Briefing - Renewed Education Inspection Framework 2025

These termly briefings aim to deepen the knowledge and understanding of headteachers and chairs of governors in respect of the current Ofsted inspection framework. The sessions are particularly targeted at schools who are likely to be inspected within the next 6 months. 

There will be opportunities to review information relating to the latest national and local inspection trends and patterns and consider implications for their own school. Additional input will be provided by headteachers of schools that have been recently inspected under the current framework (2025) and members of the Primary Phase Inspector team who support schools through the process.  

A senior leader and chair of governors are invited to attend but do not need to book a place.  Headteachers who have booked a place will receive the course details, which they should share.  

The course price entitles a school to three places at the briefing (the headteacher, senior leader and chair of governors). 

Summer Term 2027

Date: 29 April 2027

Price: Sub £315 / SLA £145 / Full £378

Keyword Search: Ofsted Renewed

Ofsted Briefing - Renewed Education Inspection Framework 2025

These termly briefings aim to deepen the knowledge and understanding of headteachers and chairs of governors in respect of the current Ofsted inspection framework. The sessions are particularly targeted at schools who are likely to be inspected within the next 6 months. 

There will be opportunities to review information relating to the latest national and local inspection trends and patterns and consider implications for their own school. Additional input will be provided by headteachers of schools that have been recently inspected under the current framework (2025) and members of the Primary Phase Inspector team who support schools through the process.  

A senior leader and chair of governors are invited to attend but do not need to book a place.  Headteachers who have booked a place will receive the course details, which they should share.  

The course price entitles a school to three places at the briefing (the headteacher, senior leader and chair of governors).