Connect. Reflect. Lead System Change.
Time for deep conversation
- Eight, 60-90-minute facilitated sessions, with themed discussions across 8-10 months.
- Small groups of no more than six to ensure candour, trust and focus.
- Fully online for accessibility and ease.
- Not one-off advice but sessions to build deep relationships and long-term insight.
This isn't just networking, it's a chance to gain:
Greater clarity on complex challenges
Leave the session with clear thinking, sharp problem definition and practical next steps on your live issues.
Improved decision-making confidence
Gain validation, constructive challenge and alternative perspectives to support your high-stakes decisions.
Stronger strategic capability
Structured reflection to strengthen your systems thinking and ability to navigate ambiguity.
Reduced professional isolation
Be part of and build a trusted circle of peers who understand the realities of your role.
Enhanced reflective leadership practice
A methodology that embeds habits of listening, questioning and structured problem-solving.
Fresh insights from strategic peer advisory
See beyond your own thoughts and get insight from others, while supporting your peers as well.
Improved cross-sector collaboration
Build relationships within networks which can strengthen informal system leadership across the FE sector.
Faster progress on complex problems
Be able to more from reflection to action with clear direction and peer-informed insight.
Stronger organisational resilience
Increased confidence and reduced isolation so you can navigate high-pressure environments.
Sector wide benefits
For you
Protected time for structured networking and tackle leadership pressures, isolation and high-stakes decisions with fresh perspective.
For your organisation
Practical solutions with true peer-level challenge and support, with better decision making to improve organisational impact
For the system
Stronger collective voice, shared strategies, and cross-sector collaboration.
How to join a CEO Peer Support Network
- Submit an application - complete our online form to express your interest in joining a support network.
- Talk to the ETF Team - a member of the team will contact you to discuss your personal and organisational needs, as well as your goals for joining the network.
- Join a network - you'll be allocated to the next suitable cohort. We'll share the dates with you so you can confirm your attendance.
Even the most experienced leaders face challenges too complex to tackle in isolation.
Looking for whole-organisational support?
Explore our ETF Leadership Pathway programme offer which provides a connected, evidence-based journey for aspiring, middle, and senior leaders.
CEO Programme
Gain a deeper understanding of their role as change agents. Apply thinking about leadership in the context as individuals, their organisation and the sector as a whole.
Inclusive Leadership Programme
Free-to-attend and designed and delivered by University of Portsmouth, this programme supports FE and skills leaders in embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion as a personal priority.