Our Courses
Practical leadership development designed specifically for the unique challenges facing school leaders.
Training Calendar 2025/26
All courses will be facilitated at Allstate NI, Mays Meadow, Belfast, unless stated otherwise. The schedule is currently under review due to high demand. Dates and further information will be published here shortly.
Programmes for school leaders
Find the right fit for your team
From flagship two-day programmes to short workshops and bespoke in-house sessions, every course is built around the real challenges school leaders face today.
Key Skills Workshops
Short, focused sessions designed around the rhythm of the school day. Each workshop builds one essential skill, minimising the disruption to your week.
- Resilience and mental toughness
- Effective communications
- The EEC Model for feedback
Emerging Leaders
Designed to demystify school leadership and inspire the next generation of principals and vice-principals. Tackles the confidence gap that keeps brilliant teachers from stepping up.
- Build leadership confidence
- Tools for managing the workload
- Insights from current school leaders
High-Performing Teams
The most successful schools are built on strong, cohesive leadership teams. This programme explores the dynamics of effective teamwork and how to sustain it through the busy school year.
- Team dynamics and collaboration
- Building toward shared goals
Leadership Essentials
A unique blend of vision, emotional intelligence and practical management. Equips school leaders with the strategies to create inspiring and effective learning environments.
- Setting vision and direction
- Handling difficult conversations
- Performance management
Coaching & PRSD
Effective coaching skills are essential for modern school leadership. This comprehensive programme equips senior leaders with the tools and frameworks to foster growth and run constructive PRSD conversations that drive improvement.
- The GROW Model and PRSD objectives
- Choosing the right coaching approach
- Includes the Whitmore reference book
“The greatest contribution of a leader is to make others leaders.”
Simon Sinek