with Sue Woodroofe
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.
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.
Working with Your Head
From £85.00
Monday 30th November 2026
7-8:30pm
Webinar 2026
with Sue Woodroofe
School subscriptions for our webinars give access to up to 5 colleagues from the same school for a discounted rate.
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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