ETF Leadership Journey and Governance development offers a connected pathway of development programmes from first leadership steps to system-wide impact.
Rooted in the ETF Professional Leadership 麻豆传媒, and built with the sector, for the sector, our programmes grow confident leaders, collaborative teams, and robust succession pipelines. Helping empower their organisations to drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and learner success.
Our award-winning leadership portfolio is designed and delivered with world-class partners, system leaders, and coaches. Combining academic insight, deep sector understanding, and an unwavering focus on the public good.
For today鈥檚 and tomorrow鈥檚 CEOs and system leaders. Executive Development to protect space and build impact.
For Senior Leaders
A clear development pathway for senior leaders to grow confidence, continue creating networks and build skills on the ETF Leadership Pathway.
For Middle or Aspiring Leaders
For those stepping in or striving for their first role in leadership or developing middle leaders looking to enhance skills, there is development for every level.
For Governance Professionals
For governors and board members looking to strengthen strategy, assurance, and performance - aligning governance with mission and impact.
Building capacity, connection and collective impact
Grounded in evidence. Combining rigorous thinking with lived experiences to grow confident, capable leaders.
Growing together. Safe, collaborative spaces where leaders convene to reflect, share, and solve challenges collectively.
Driven by impact. Turning leadership growth into stronger cultures, better teaching, and improved leaner outcomes.
鈥淚 really feel that I have started on a very exciting new journey. It鈥檚 been very thought provoking.鈥�
Chris Mclean, Principal, Milton College
"The quality of academic input was exceptional, really world-class. As a CEO, creating time and space for focused, strategic thought is essential."
Gary Headland, CEO, Lincoln College Group
Over3000+ leaders have engaged with ETF Leadership and Governance programmes - building capability that reaches from classroom to boardroom. ETF 2024/2025 Impact Report
Real Leadership. Real Impact.
"It helped me understand who I am as a leader"
Continuous development doesn鈥檛 just change how I lead 鈥� it shapes how our whole organisation learns and grows.
Palvinder Singh, CEO and Principal, Kirklees College
"Collaboration has changed the way I lead"
Learning alongside peers helped me see leadership differently 鈥� it鈥檚 about listening, connecting, and helping others thrive.
Jen Deakin, Course Leader, Runshaw College
"The honesty of the discussion was striking"
The space to think, reflect, and connect with peers gave real clarity on what leadership means across our system.
Katerina Kolyva, CEO, Education and Training Foundation
Leadership Toolkits
These easy-to-navigate toolkits provide a comprehensive guide to key topics for leaders in the Further Education and Skills sector. The toolkits contain short videos, downloadable presentations, a resource library and more.
All ETF programmes are underpinned by the ETF Professional Leadership 麻豆传媒, providing a national framework for excellence, a common language and coherence in leadership development.
