Too many headteachers leave within the first five years, often citing isolation, workload and the intensity of early decision-making. This programme directly addresses those pressures by offering structured support, expert challenge and space to think, reflect and act decisively at the point of need.

• September – Setting culture, tone and the first 100 days
• October – Imposter syndrome, strategy and senior team effectiveness
• November – System design: behaviour, calendars and leadership capacity
• December – Reflection, finance, estates and organisational risk
• January – Workload, wellbeing and self-preservation
• February – Spring reset: raising expectations and fixing systems
• March – Avoiding drift: complaints, judgement and decision-making
• April – Conflict resolution and staff retention
• May – Crisis leadership and critical incidents
• June – Challenging upwards in trusts and systems
• July – One-year reflection, impact and next steps

Delivered through a mix of one-to-one coaching, group workshops and confidential problem-solving sessions. Content remains flexible and responsive to context.

• Headteachers of Primary or Secondary schools
• In their first year of headship
• Maintained schools, academies and trust settings

Full Programme Access – All modules September-July, monthly one-to-one coaching, group sessions and bespoke flexibility.

Core Plus – Six core modules plus any two additional months of choice.

Open Modular Access – Choose any two or more stand-alone modules for targeted support.

This programme sits at the heart of Kanevolve’s 2026 leadership offer. Designed and delivered by experienced headteachers and ILM Level 7 coaches, it combines credibility, compassion and challenge with one clear aim: helping new headteachers stay in post and flourish in one of the most rewarding leadership roles in education.