Education Leaders Toolkit

Education Leaders People Toolkit

In today's landscape, many leaders - while brilliant educators - find themselves thrust into leadership roles that demand an entirely new set of skills. 

When no two roles in leadership are the same, why shouldn't training evolve to match? 

Introducing our Education Leaders Toolkit:

Developed with a deep understanding of challenges faced by leaders in education, our CPD-accredited training equips you with essential HR and people management skills needed to align with your specific leadership role.  

Comprised of 10 interactive modules, you’ll develop the skills and confidence needed for effective leadership in education alongside a supportive training team who understand the nuances of education-specific HR.

How does our toolkit work?

Embed learning gradually over the academic year with relevant training modules, delivered live once a month

Life in education is busy, and every leader has their own unique set of challenges and priorities. That’s why we’ve designed our toolkit to work with you, not against your busy schedule.  

Here’s what you’ll get as part of our cohort:  

• 6 core modules covering the basics of Education HR  
  
• The freedom to select 4 additional modules based on your unique role requirements
• 1 live trainer-led session each month for each module you’re enrolled into
• Focused sessions lasting 1-1.5 hours, including time for your questions and a short test to embed your learning
  
• A CPD-certified certificate upon toolkit completion to mark your hard work and newly gained skills! 

No overwhelming time commitments, no irrelevant content. Just practical, CPD-certified training that respects your leadership schedule while allowing you to learn skills relevant to your specific challenges.  

How can I join?  

Throughout the academic year, we’ll offer multiple chances to join our Education Leaders Cohorts. Our next session takes place on 10 July 2025, with further cohorts planned for the summer and autumn term 2025. 

Looking to enhance your staff CPD offering? Build your own toolkit! 

We know that every school workforce faces unique challenges. We can work closely with HR directors, headteachers and leadership teams to adapt the toolkit to meet the training needs of internal employees. 

Build your toolkit, your way by: 

• Reshaping the foundation - select any 6 modules from our complete library that align with your staff's core needs
• Customising your course length to meet your team's training objectives
• Supporting individual growth with targeted single-module options (£150 each) for staff
• Working with our specialist trainers to develop bespoke modules that address your School's specific situations.

Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all training! We're on hand to shape our expertise and craft a meaningful CPD development experience at your School or Trust. If you’d like to chat about adapting your toolkit, we’re all ears! Simply contact Consultancy@epm.co.uk for more information. Please note: upfront payment is required for all training courses at least 48 hours before. As soon as payment is received, you will be sent the details for the training.

Why staff leave and what encourages them to stay

• Explore the key drivers of staff turnover and what today's education workforce values most. Discover practical, low-cost strategies that significantly improve staff experience and encourage long-term commitment

Developing an effective culture

• How to develop a strong culture that supports mental health, recognition and belonging, and the influence of leadership on staff morale and retention

Career development and progression

• Understand how structured career pathways, professional development, and talent nurturing can build loyalty, motivate staff, and develop future leaders from within

The power of data and dialogue

• How workforce trends, feedback tools, and meaningful conversations can identify early warning signs, shape targeted interventions, and strengthen staff engagement.

Why attend?

• Gain insights: Hear from sector colleagues about the growing challenges and how they impact schools financially and operationally.
• Collaborate: Engage in meaningful discussions with peers about overcoming barriers.
• Innovate: Discover new ideas and best practices for managing key challenges successfully.

Chaired by EPM, with input from sector experts, these panel discussions offer a unique opportunity for you to air your challenges, share your experiences, discuss ideas, ask questions and take part in polls in a supportive and open forum. 

We recognise that many senior leaders often experience a sense of isolation. With a limited number of peers to turn to for advice, feedback, or even reassurance, it can be challenging to feel confident that you're on the right path.

But we know that there is a wealth of expertise out there: creative and strategic thought leaders who are finding innovative strategies to deal with the challenges faced by the sector.  

These sessions provide a safe sounding board and an opportunity to discuss topical issues and challenges, share solutions or simply listen in and pick up ideas to take back to your schools and trusts. 

Whether you're a seasoned leader with ideas to share or someone looking to gain actionable insights and fresh ideas, these sessions are designed with you in mind.