Diverse Leaders Programme Co-op 2026 Cohort

Want to break through those glass and concrete ceilings to move from surviving to thriving as a diverse leader?

Looking for a programme to inspire and empower you as a diverse educator to develop your skills as a diverse leader?

Looking for an opportunity to be trained, coached and supported by diverse leaders in education?

Looking to build your network, to boost your confidence and to hone your skills?

Then this is the leadership development course for you!

** Please note that this cohort is for Co-op Academy Trust staff only. **

Programme:

• 6 x 90 min virtual webinars
• 4 x 60 min virtual 1:1 coaching sessions

Session Themes:

• Purposeful Leadership - Articulating your Vision, Mission and Values
• Authentic Leadership - Modelling Inclusive and Empathetic Leadership
• Visible Leadership - Closing the Confidence Gap and Self-advocacy
• Courageous Leadership - Developing Communication Skills and Difficult Conversations
• Strategic Leadership - Creating Impact and Legacy through Change Management
• Ambitious Leadership - Preparing for Interviews and Application Skills

Schedule:

1. Friday 15th May 2026: 09.00-10.30am - virtual
2. Friday 3rd July 2026: 09.00-10.30am - virtual
3. Friday 2nd October 2026: 09.00-10.30am - virtual
4. Friday 6th November 2026: 09.00-10.30am - virtual
5. Friday 4th December 2026: 09.00-10.30am - virtual
6. Friday 8th January 2027: 09.00-10.30am - virtual

Resources:

Curated leadership reading, toolkits and podcasts

Programme Leader, Session Host and Lead Coach:

• Hannah Wilson - former Executive Headteacher, leadership consultant, DEI trainer and Executive coach and mentor. Co-founder of #WomenEd and #DiverseEd. Hannah launched this programme through the DfE Diversity and Equality Grants in 2016 and has run several successful cohorts since.

Programme Team - Facilitator and Coaches:

• Bennie Kara - former Deputy Headteacher, DEI trainer and coach
• Canon David Hermitt - former CEO and racial justice lead for the CoE
• Domini Choudhury - former Deputy Headteacher and anti-racism trainer
• Dr Dwight Weir - former international Headteacher and coach
• Malarvilie Krishnasamy - former Assistant Headteacher, Leadership Development trainer and coach
• Patrick Cozier - serving Headteacher and coach
• Remi Atoyebi - serving Headteacher and coach
• Yamina Bibi - serving Assistant Headteacher and coach

Target Audience:

Existing and aspiring leaders who are hitting glass ceilings concrete ceilings in the school system.

Spaces Available: 12-16

Programme Cost: £1000+VAT per person - this cohort is for Co-op Academy Trust staff. To secure a place please email: Rimah Aasim - rimah.aasim@coopacademies.co.uk

Testimonials:

"This is an amazing course - hearing inspirational stories and guidance from leaders is a great support and has given me new tips to use in my role".

"It has been a supportive and helpful programme".

"The sequence of the titles/sessions is well linked and 'seamless' ".

"Thank you for the valuable training and support".

For more information visit www.diverseeducators.co.uk or email hannah@diverseeducators.co.uk