Alban Education are delighted to continue the Sixth Form Leaders Network for the academic year of 2025-26.
Face to face twilight sessions will be held termly from 4pm to 5.30pm at Sir John Lawes School on the following dates:
- Wednesday 26th November 2025
- Tuesday 10th March 2026
- Thursday 11th June 2026
This network is £30 for all three sessions or delegates joining part way through the year will be charged at £10 per session.
Who is this course for?
Sixth Form Leaders
What are the objectives or outcomes?
- To share best practice to support post 16 students
- To discuss changes to the post 16 educational landscape
- To discuss common challenges that face sixth form
Areas of focus:
The course will include:
- Changes to the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and its implications for post 16 education
- Changes to the academic landscape
- Careers Education/UCAS
- Pastoral care
- Independent learning
Meet the facilitator:
Head of Sixth Form: Sara Calverley, Sir John Lawes School
As Head of Sixth Form, Sara has overall responsibility for the academic and pastoral wellbeing of our students. Sara has 20 years experience of supporting students in preparing for life beyond KS5, and has been both a curriculum and pastoral leader in 4 outstanding schools, both in the UK and internationally. In addition to her role as Head of Sixth Form, she also teaches Sociology and Psychology A Level and delivers the EPQ qualification. Sara is also a qualified mental health first aider. Sara lives in Harpenden and has two children.
