LDBS Platform Programme
Courses and programmes are now available to book for 2023/2024. Our 20% discount remains for every extra place booked on the same course or programme.
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.
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’. The Platform is part of the London Diocesan Board for School (LDBS)’s strategy to attract, develop and retain Global Majority Heritage leaders, through support, coaching and mentoring.
The year-long programme is suitable for phase leaders, AHTs/DHTs, Heads of School and Headteachers and aims to prove a platform for their future development. All seminars include presentation, discussion, interactive exercises and networking. They will be conducted in person at the LDBS in Causton Street, led by Paula Aitcheson-Walker and a range of guest speakers.
The cost of the programme is £600, but for 2023-2024 the LDBS are delighted to offer it at a heavily discounted rate of £150 for core and affiliated schools. 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
With a wide selection of topics including Curriculum, Leadership, Early Career Teacher training, Inspections, SEND, HR, Data Protection, CE Schools and Safeguarding, our courses and programmes offer high quality training coupled with exceptional value for money. Each are specialist led, and incorporate current recommendations and accepted good practice to ensure stimulating and inspiring sessions for all participants.
Booking a course:
- We are only able to offer course places to registered schools.
- If you do not have an account with us, please register here – registration is quick and simple.
- If you would like more information about the booking process, please click here for details ›
- Kindly note that all bookings are provisional until confirmed.
- Please contact us after 48 hours if you haven’t received a confirmation email.
Our venue:
- Courses and programmes are delivered at our Central London location in Causton Street, SW1, in modern, bright open-spaced rooms, with access to AV equipment & wifi, if needed.
- Kindly note that we can typically accommodate between 25-35 attendees for each course.
- As we learn to live with Covid-19, we have taken several precautions so as to ensure everyone’s safety when you visit us. Please click here for further details on the steps we are taking ›
- Parking in the surrounding area is limited and strictly controlled, so we recommend travelling by public transport, or on foot.
- Please click here for directions ›
- Some of our courses are delivered live via an online platform. Log-in details will be emailed once your course place has been confirmed.
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