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About This Programme
The team at FE Associates have trained more leaders than any other organisation in the sector. Our middle leadership programmes consistently achieve excellent satisfaction ratings, with many graduates securing promotion as a result of their participation.
Delivered through three in-person workshops, the Middle Leadership for Success programme blends leadership insight with technical management expertise to build confidence and effectiveness in middle leadership roles.
With a focus on strategy, planning, people and excellence, the programme develops capacity and competence through collaborative learning and professional networking.
Who Is The Programme For?
This programme has been designed for established and aspiring middle leaders working in the Further Education and Skills sector. Delegates will typically hold cross-college or departmental responsibilities, such as managing teams, leading curriculum areas, or driving quality and performance. Delegates may already have some leadership experience and seek to deepen their strategic thinking, build confidence, and enhance their impact. Delegates will be supported by their organisation to attend the programme as part of their ongoing leadership development.
Programme Features
Three In-Person Modules
A series of interactive, face-to-face sessions focused on key leadership, communication, and strategic thinking themes—designed to build confidence and capability through real-world discussion and practical application.Self-Development Project
A personalised work-based initiative that enables participants to apply their learning, reflect on their practice, and drive meaningful impact in their current role or organisation.Psychometric Profiling
In-depth individual analysis using a leading psychometric tool to support self-awareness, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of working styles and team dynamics.
Programme Workshops
- Module One – Leading Through Strategy
- Module Two – Leading Through Values
- Module Three – Leading Through Excellence
Your Programme Team
Paul Wakeling
Paul has over twenty years of experience as a senior leader, including as Principal/CEO of a successful college. He now works across sectors supporting organisational improvement. Paul attended ‘Chaos, Conflict and Crisis’ at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and, in return, embedded ideas of adaptive leadership into his practice. He has worked as an Associate for Warwick Business School, contributing to programmes for the Cabinet Office. He has published his ideas on leadership and learning in Wakeling, P. & Mackay, F. Leading & Learning in Challenging Circumstances in Challenging Professional Learning, ed. Crowley, S. Oxon. Routledge, 2014.
Anju Virdee
Anju Virdee is a senior leader, coach and facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in leadership development, organisational culture and whole-person development. Founder and Director of Puran, she works across the public, third and charity sectors to strengthen leadership, teams and organisational effectiveness. She is also Vice Chair of Derby College Group and Vice Chair of Nottingham Counselling Service (NCS) and a former National Head of Leadership for FE colleges in England.
Known for her strategic thinking, cultural intelligence and participative approach, Anju helps individuals and organisations turn vision into action. Her work is grounded in inclusion, strong governance and a commitment to sustainable improvement, particularly for vulnerable and underrepresented groups.
Edd Brown
Gain Professional Recognition
Graduates of the Middle Leadership For Success programme can take their professional development one step further through our partnership with The Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE).
As a programme graduate, delegates will be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of CIFE, gaining:
- Formal recognition of their leadership journey and achievements
- Professional status with the UK’s only Chartered body for technical and professional Further Education
- Access to a prestigious network of sector leaders and peers committed to advancing excellence in the further education sector.
Booking enquiries.
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