Post-16 Leadership Development Programme  

The post-16 leadership development programme is aimed at aspiring, new and existing post-16 leaders and has been designed to offer colleagues the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills as they prepare for and face the challenges of post-16 leadership. The programme is an integral part of the work of the Welsh Education Consortia in delivering the national offer for professional learning.

The topics covered in the programme include:

▪ Understanding the strategic and operational roles of post-16 leadership

▪ Effective self-evaluation and planning for improvement

▪ Planning intervention and well-being for learners

▪ Building external partnerships for effective practice and provision

▪ Providing high quality and inclusive advice and guidance to support learner transition, aspiration and destinations.

Delivery of the programme is through a blended learning approach and delivered by post-16 specialist regional colleagues and current experienced post-16 leaders.

Testimonials:

▪ “Good pace, relevant content with a strong focus on supporting the post-16 sector in Wales.”

▪ ”Motivational and engaging, increasing my confidence in being able to lead within the 6th form”

▪ “The programme enabled me to step back from the operational day-to-day running of 6th form to have clear long-term goals and then consider developing strategies to meet them”