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Working with Your Head

with Sue Woodroofe

Webinar

Course Description

Sport plays a critical role in independent schools, never more so than in the current challenging times. Directors of Sport are often required to manage complex situations with a wide range of priorities. There is the additional challenge of operating a large budget that is continually under pressure. Managing expectations and creating the very best sporting environment for all requires the best working relationship with the Head. Hosted by one the UK’s most experienced independent school Heads, this webinar considers potential solutions to ensure that the sporting agenda plays its full and appropriate part in your school's strategic development plan.

The role of sport within the wider school development planning cycle
Working with your Head to achieve alignment
Agreeing the sport and wellbeing development plan
Communications, meetings and
Working with SLT to broaden impact across school life
Collaborating with the Bursar
Developing the best professional relationship with your Head

Meet your course leader, Sue Woodroofe

Sue Woodroofe is an experienced Head, having been Principal of The Grammar School at Leeds until summer 2025, and previously at The British School of Brussels. She was Chair of HMC from 2023-24, Vice Chair from 2024-25 and currently works with several schools and organisations, in the UK and overseas, as a governor and/or educational consultant. In 2025, she was named TES Independent Headteacher of the Year.

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Working with Your Head

From £75.00

Monday 30th November 2026
Webinar 2026
with Sue Woodroofe
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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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: The same cancellation policy applies (see above) — let us know as soon as possible. Cancelling with at least 14 days' notice avoids a cancellation fee.
: Recordings of webinars remain available to book attendees for 48 hours after the live session, after which they're no longer accessible.
: A School Subscription gives up to 5 colleagues from your school access to the course from 5 separate devices, for one discounted rate rather than booking individually.
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