Alban Education are delighted to run this four session programme providing essential skills for outstanding middle leadership.  This will be cross-phase with specific primary and secondary facilitators every session allowing delegates to benefit from tailored training specific to their individual setting.

What are the objectives or outcomes?

This programme will support you in:

• Reflecting on your personal strengths
• Developing skills of leadership
• Exploring your own vision and values
• Drawing together theory and practice
• Sustaining effective leadership

Who is this course for?

• For colleagues new to middle leadership roles
• For colleagues moving to middle leadership roles
• For aspirational middle leaders

Twilight sessions will take place at Sandringham School from 4.00pm to 5.30pm on the following dates:

Session 1	Wednesday, 19th November 2025	Management or leadership? Understanding leadership styles
Session 2	Monday, 26th January 2026	Leading effective meetings and managing people
Session 3	Wednesday, 4th March 2026	Application of data (including tracking SEND data)
Session 4	Wednesday, 13th May 2026	Coaching and unlocking potential

A minimum of 75% attendance is required in order to receive certification on this programme.

Meet the facilitators

Primary Lead | Leanne Bridges

With 14 years experience, Leanne is a dedicated primary school teacher specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.  She currently works across both primary and secondary education settings and holds qualified SENCO accreditation.  Leanne also has a strong background in leading Music and Physical Education within the primary setting.  She is passionate about integrating the arts into her teaching to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.

 

Secondary Lead | Amy Stothard, Director of Learning, Music, Sandringham School

Amy Stothard is an experienced form tutor and is currently the Head of Music at Sandringham School. She has been working in education for 13 years and has worked with tutor groups and students with a wide range of needs. She is passionate about the impact that form tutors have on the day to day experience of students, their wellbeing as well as on their longer-term outcomes.

 

 

Secondary Lead | Fleur Baikie, Sandringham School