We know that headteacher peer-working, especially between schools in different multi-academy trusts, has decreased in recent years. This programme aims to cut through this by creating a structured forum for building lasting, practice-focused partnerships between schools.
The Leaders Learning Exchange is for school leaders who want to learn from colleagues beyond their own multi-academy trust. For this programme, we establish working triads between schools and provide structured school visits throughout the upcoming academic year. This facilitates the exchange of values and approaches among schools, promoting the development of innovative solutions to common challenge.
All participating schools will attend a launch event to agree on ways of working and trial programme tools and resources.
The programme requires a time commitment of 3 days per school, plus visit preparation.
Schools will work in triads, undertaking reciprocal visits to identify and implement effective practices, and to provide external insights into school operations
Visits will be underpinned by coaching conversations informed by the work of Jim Knight, focusing on enhancing learning, growth, and professional practice.