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LDBS Platform Programme

Courses and programmes are now available to book for 2024/2025. There is a 20% discount for every extra place booked on the same course (except NPQs).

As a traded company to the London Diocesan Board for Schools, we would like to draw your attention to The LDBS Platform programme, designed for new and aspiring Global Majority Heritage* (GMH) leaders to receive quality support and coaching.

*Global Majority Heritage is a collective term referring to people who are Black, African, Asian, dual-heritage, indigenous to the Global South and/or racialised as ‘ethnic minorities’.

I am passionate about supporting schools to recruit strong leaders from all backgrounds, and I want to make sure that up-and-coming school leaders don’t have to face the same barriers as I did.
Great content on imposter syndrome and how to deal with these feelings when they arise. Thank you for opening my eyes and all the encouragement to believe in myself. After almost 8 years of teaching, this course has made me think about what my next steps are.

The Platform is part of the London Diocesan Board for School (LDBS)’s strategy to attract, develop and retain GMH leaders, through a year’s programme of support, coaching and mentoring.

Featuring two seminars a term in a learning community, it is suitable for phase leaders, AHTs/DHTs, Heads of School and Headteachers as a platform for their future development. All seminars include presentation, discussion, interactive exercises and networking.

The cost of the programme is £600, but for 2024-2025 the LDBS are delighted to continue offering it at a heavily discounted rate of £150 for core and affiliated schools. Course dates are as follows:

  • Day 1: 21 November 2024 @ 9.30am – 11am
  • Day 2: Time & date TBC
  • Day 3: 19 June 2025 @ 9.30am – 11am

To apply, please visit the LDBS website and fill in the online application form here >

A range of themes will be covered including:

Key challenges:

  • Overcoming imposter syndrome
  • Managing stereotypes, threats & low expectations
  • Meet the Advocates

Effective Leadership:

  • Taking everyone on your journey
  • Creating a diverse team
  • A reflective GMH curriculum
  • Safeguarding Culture

Working with Stakeholders:

  • Responding effectively to racism/prejudices
  • Working effective with governors
  • Working in partnership with parents

Wellbeing:

  • Nurturing good mental health
  • Managing complaints & developing resilience
  • Mentoring & coaching

Ambitions & Aspirations

  • Increase self-belief & confidence
  • Write your future journey
  • Strong applications & effective interviews

Sucession Planning:

  • Sharing experiences
  • Future plans
  • Future advocates

Covering a wide selection of aspects including Curriculum, Leadership, the Early Career Framework for Westminster ECTs through the Central London Teaching Hub, SEND, Communications, HR, CE Schools and Safeguarding (in collaboration with our partners ECP), our courses and programmes offer high quality training, coupled with exceptional value for money.

All are specialist led, and incorporate current recommendations and accepted good practice to ensure stimulating and inspiring sessions for all participants. As a traded service for LDBS (London Diocesan Board for Schools), we work closely in their delivery of NPQs for the Church of England CEFEL.

Booking a course:

Our venue:

  • Our courses and programmes are delivered at our Central London location in Causton Street, SW1. Click here for directions ›
  • We are located in the London Congestion and ULEZ zone and parking in the surrounding area is limited and strictly controlled. We would recommend travelling by public transport, or on foot.
  • Conducted in modern, bright open-spaced rooms, there is access to AV equipment & wifi, if needed. Kindly note that we can typically accommodate between 25-35 attendees for each course or programme.
  • A lift service is available and our venue is wheelchair accessible throughout. Guide dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. Please contact us if you require any additional mobility or accessibility assistance.
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