Education Scotland are delighted to share with you that they have opened applications to Leading the How of Change: Facilitated learning for strategic leadership. This new programme builds on and replaces Excellence in Headship. Places on Leading the How of Change will be limited, so we recommend applying early to secure your space!

Here’s why we think you should consider applying for the Leading the How of Change programme in 24-25:

We’re coming to you!

We have taken on board feedback about accessibility of some of our in-person learning opportunities. So, for Leading the How of Change we are hitting the road and will be travelling to various locations across Scotland.

As a participant on Leading the How of Change you will be expected to attend one of the following core sessions:
Tuesday 29th October 2024, 10am – 4pm, Dundee Malmaison
Thursday 7th November 2024, 9.30am – 12pm, online via MS Teams
Tuesday 12th November 2024, 10am – 4pm, Stirling Court
Tuesday 19th November 2024, 10am – 4pm, Glasgow Radisson Blu
Tuesday 26th November 2024, 10am – 4pm, Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue
Thursday 16th January 2025, 1.30pm – 4pm, online via MS Teams,
Tuesday 18th February 2025, 10am – 4pm, Aberdeen Copthorne
Thursday 20th February 2025, 10am – 4pm, Glasgow Radisson Blu
Tuesday 25th February 2025, 10am – 4pm, Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

The full day session you attend will enable you to network with other leaders from across Scotland to explore key conventions of leading change, informed by practical leadership experience and research-based thinking.

 

We have extended the programme to those who hold the Standard for Headship!

Leading the How of Change is open to headteachers and those who hold the Standard for Headship, but who may not yet be in a headteacher role.

We expect high demand for this programme. Places will be given on a first come first served basis. If we are over capacity at a particular venue, we may have to contact you to offer an alternative date or venue.

If you’d like to apply for this programme, click here for further information. The application form is found under the section ‘Applying and further information’.

 

Full Disclosure.

Places on Leading the How of Change are fully funded. We have invested in securing in-person venues for the learning days and we cannot recover costs incurred from cancelled or withdrawn applications.

If you have any questions regarding this programme, or would like a discussion about support please don’t hesitate to email us at edspll@educationscotland.gov.scot with LHoC in the subject line.