Mark Finnis: Knowing-Doing-Being STRATEGIC LEADERS PROGRAMME
A 4 day training programme for Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers and MAT Leaders
22 January 2027 - 09:00
KNOWING Understanding relational and restorative principles DOING Applying them consistently in practice BEING Embedding them into culture, leadership, policies and systems Schools participating in the partnership will: • Move beyond training into implementation • Develop confident relational leadership • Strengthen staff culture and belonging • Improve behaviour through relationships • Build sustainable relational practice across the school • Make clear links to belonging and the new White Paper Purpose To create leadership clarity, alignment and courage to move schools beyond training into cultural implementation. If leadership behaviour does not change, culture does not change. This partnership provides the strategic challenge and accountability required to move relational practice from theory into daily leadership decisions. Structure 4 Days (delegates must attend all dates) • Day 1 — 22 January 2027 • Day 2 — 5 March 2027 • Day 3 — 18 June 2027 • Day 4 — 1 October 2027 Cost This training is FREE to access for Derby City schools, funded through the Virtual School and Inclusion Partnership.
Recommended for
Headteachers Deputy Headteachers MAT Leaders
Further information
jo.wilkinson@inclusionpartnership.co.uk


