This seminar is designed for newly appointed Co-Curricular Deputy and Assistant Heads, as well as teachers aspiring to these leadership roles. It explores the key responsibilities of the position and considers how success can be measured through effective planning, delivery and evaluation of the co-curricular programme. Delegates will examine practical strategies for leading priorities across the school, addressing common operational challenges and driving continuous improvement. The seminar also focuses on effective communication, collaboration and the people management skills required to lead colleagues, build strong relationships and deliver a successful and engaging co-curricular provision.

• The place of the Co-curriculum in an era of political threat
• The role of the head of Co–curricular activity
• Working with the Head and other school leaders
• Agreeing the success criteria
• Programme content and management
• Avoiding a culture of adding: one in, one out
• Managing the managers
• Communication pathways and programme promotion
• Establishing priorities and refereeing the clashes
• Participation vs High performance