The New Directors Programme
- For
- Directors of children's services
- Duration
- 12 months
- Time commitment
- No mandatory time commitment
- Cost
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Free except for travel for residentials
- Delivered by
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The Staff College, The Institute of Public Care, Skills for Care and GatenbySanderson
Who it’s for
The New Directors Programme is for local authority directors of children's services (DCS) who are new to their role.
What you’ll learn
This programme will help you better understand your new role and give you the tools, networks and confidence to succeed. It covers themes including:
- personal leadership qualities and resilience
- navigating political and corporate contexts
- being an effective leader in challenging situations
- delivering innovation and change
What you’ll get
You’ll get:
- access to professional networks that will help you during the programme and beyond
- access to learning resources including guides, videos and blogs from successful leaders
- formative assessments including 360 feedback and an optional coaching offer
How it’s delivered
The programme runs for 12 months from the day you start your new role.
Learning content is tailored around the needs, skills and experience of participants. The programme is taught in-person and online, including:
- 3 residential events at a hotel in Birmingham
- monthly 2-hour online learning sessions
- one-to-one calls
- the option of coaching and mentoring
There is no mandatory time commitment but you’re encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible. This will enable you to get the most out of the programme.
Funding
The New Directors Programme is funded by the Department for Education.
Accommodation and meals for the residentials are included but your employer will need to cover the travel costs.
Next steps
There is no application process for the New Directors Programme. You’ll be automatically enrolled as soon as you start in your new post.
Find out more about the New Directors Programme on the DCS website.