Alban Education are delighted to continue the Sixth Form Leaders Network for the academic year of 2026-27.

Face to face twilight sessions will be held termly from 4pm to 5.30pm at Sir John Lawes School on the following dates:

• Tuesday 20^th October 2026
• Wednesday 10^th February 2027
• Thursday 17^th June 2027

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.