LDBS Platform Programme

As a traded company to the London Diocesan Board for Schools, we would like to draw your attention to The LDBS Platform programme.

The Platform is designed for new and aspiring Global Majority Heritage* leaders to receive quality support and coaching.

*Global Majority Heritage (GMH) 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 seminars within a learning community, it is suitable for phase leaders, Assistant/Deputy Headteachers, Heads of Schools and Headteachers as a platform for their future development. All seminars include presentation, discussion, interactive exercises and networking. For the latest news on The Platform, please click here.

The cost of the programme is £600; a heavily discounted rate of £150 is available for Core and Affiliated schools of the LDBS.

(Bookings for 2025-26 will soon be available on the LDBS website.)

Themes covered include:

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
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