The Course
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12 weeks of structured professional learning combining theory and coaching.
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Small group access for the Leadership Launchpads sessions (cohorts of 8).
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Weekly coaching tailored to your goals, ensuring deep personal reflection.
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Practical coaching tools and reflection sheets to apply learning between sessions.
Every element is designed for clarity, confidence, and sustained growth.
Developed for school leaders at all levels, The Coaching Launchpad bridges the gap between leading and learning.
Whether you’re a newly appointed middle leader, an aspiring head, or someone who has completed an NPQ and wants more, this programme helps you turn leadership theory into confident, purposeful practice.
A partnership by The Educational Coach and Leadership Launchpad's, Dr Chris Baker
The Theory That Underpins Confident Leadership.
Each week, participants explore concepts from Chris’s acclaimed Leadership Launchpads framework - moving through three interconnected dimensions of leadership.
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Strategic Leadership
Seeing the bigger picture and leading with clarity.
Develop the mindset and tools to think strategically, align vision with purpose, and lead change that sticks. You’ll explore key principles such as evidence-informed decision making, strategic coherence, and systems thinking - ensuring every action connects back to your school’s mission.
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Interpersonal Leadership
Leading people with empathy, trust, and influence.
This strand builds the emotional intelligence and relational skills needed to lead others well. You’ll reflect on psychological safety, managing relationships, and developing teams that thrive through shared purpose and collective accountability.
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Operational Leadership
Getting the job done - with consistency, focus, and improvement.
Learn to lead systems and processes without losing sight of people. Explore effective communication, performance management, and continuous improvement — balancing ambition with sustainability.
From Theory to Personal Practice
Running alongside the theory element, participants receive weekly coaching from an accredited The Educational Coach.
These sessions provide space to:
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Reflect on the week’s topic in the context of your own leadership role.
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Identify strengths, challenges, and real-time opportunities for growth.
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Turn insight into action with clear, supported next steps.
The coaching sessions are completely personalised - a safe space to pause, think, and apply learning in a way that’s relevant to you, your team, and your school.
