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Becoming a Co-Curricular Deputy Head Webinar

with Richard Biggs

Webinar

Course Description

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

Course leaders

Richard Biggs, former Headmaster King's College

Meet your course leader, Richard Biggs

Richard Biggs was Headmaster of King’s College, Taunton for 15 years, having previously been Deputy Head at Lancing. He is a graduate of Oxford and Cape Town Universities, and a firm believer in the value of team games and sports in schools. He coached Hockey and tennis teams throughout his career in schools, including as a Head and was extensively involved in school music.

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School subscriptions for our webinars give access to up to 5 colleagues from the same school for a discounted rate.


How it works

Up to 5 members of staff from your school can join the webinar together, each logging in from their own device, one flat rate covers everyone, rather than booking individually. Your Zoom link will be sent to each participant's email address ahead of the session, so make sure you provide a name and email for everyone who's attending. As with our individual bookings, a recording is available for 48 hours afterwards for anyone who can't make the live session.

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