Growing adaptable leaders and resilient organisations
ETF Leadership Journey and Governance development offers a connected path from first leadership steps to system-wide impact.
Rooted in the ETF Professional Leadership Standards, 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
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.
“I really feel that I have started on a very exciting new journey. It’s been very thought provoking.”
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
Explore our leadership pathways
ETF Executive Development
For today’s and tomorrow’s CEOs and system leaders. Programmes designed to protect space for reflection, sharpen influence, and strengthen resilience - while building the insight and networks to shape organisations and the wider system.
ETF Leadership Pathway
A clear development ladder for aspiring, middle, and senior leaders. ETF provides the standards, development, and communities that help your people grow with confidence and deliver collective impact.
Governance Development
For governors and board members looking to strengthen strategy, assurance, and performance - aligning governance with mission and impact.
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’t just change how I lead — 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 — it’s 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
Professional Standards at the core
All ETF programmes are underpinned by the ETF Professional Leadership Standards, providing a national framework for excellence, a common language and coherence in leadership development.
