Flourishing Leaders

‘The education system stands or falls on the extent to which it is led by adults who are themselves, flourishing. Children need to be empowered to think, create, analyse, debate and challenge by adults who are themselves well rested, valued, supported, paid and championed by society.’ Flourishing Together, 2025.  

Leadership Programmes

We are launching 5 leadership programmes, delivered right across England:  

Our programmes are built on the following core principles: 

  • Our programmes follow a twin-track approach that nurtures both personal growth and leadership transformation. Leaders are encouraged to reflect deeply on their values, beliefs, and identity—because flourishing schools begin with flourishing individuals. 

  • We believe leadership is most powerful when it is purposeful and relational. Our curriculum explores how leaders can inspire hope, build trust, and foster belonging—creating school cultures where everyone can thrive. 

  • We support leaders to master knowledge of self, leadership craft, and context—equipping them to lead with clarity, confidence, and compassion. We have developed a rich and robust research base for our programmes, drawing from both the education domain, including the golden thread, but looking beyond and outside of education and the UK. 

  • Rather than focusing on problems, we invite leaders to engage with the big questions of school leadership. Through inquiry and reflection, participants develop the insight and courage to lead meaningful change. 

  • Leadership is not just about what you do—it’s about how you do it. Our programmes cultivate essential leadership characteristics such as integrity, empathy, resilience, and wisdom, shaping leaders who inspire trust and drive transformation. 

  • With a blend of coaching, peer learning, and practical application, our programmes are immersive and actionable. Leaders leave not just with new ideas, but with the tools and mindset to make a lasting difference in their schools and communities. 

The Flourishing Leaders Programme focuses on five interconnected domains that create the conditions for thriving in schools:   

  • A clear, shared purpose unites everyone in the school community, providing direction and meaning. It inspires collective commitment to a common vision grounded in the school’s identity, mission and values.   

  • Flourishing depends on the quality of our relationships. When pupils, teachers, leaders and families feel valued and connected, schools become inclusive communities where everyone can thrive within a supportive and innovative environment.   

  • Pupil success is closely linked to the ongoing learning of teachers, leaders and the wider school community. By working together as a ‘community of practice,’ leaders continually develop their skills, fostering intellectual growth alongside shared values and mutual respect.   

  • The environment matters. Beyond having sufficient physical, technological and human resources, flourishing requires responsible stewardship - valuing, sharing and managing resources fairly to support all members of the school community.   

  • The wellbeing of pupils and staff is vital. Healthy habits and resilience enable flourishing, but leaders must prioritise their own wellbeing first to maintain their capacity to leaders others effectively into wellbeing and avoid burnout.   

How to apply

If you would be interested in delivering the Flourishing Leaders programmes for leaders in your Diocese/MAT/Trust, please get in touch with us.