Leadership Network membership has been my best experience in 20 years of teaching – it’s been the best professional development I’ve ever had.
Join the Leadership Network
NCSL’s Leadership Network is a national network of over 30,000 school leaders and others in education-related leadership roles. It is made up of nine regional networks – South West, South East, London, East of England, East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and North East. As a member of the network you have the opportunity to share in the latest thinking and practice of school leaders nationwide, and, through a range of activities, develop local solutions to national issues.
What are the benefits of membership?
- Events – share best practice and learn from other school leaders at our free regional events.
- Online community – discuss key leadership issues with your peers in our online community.
- Monthly e-newsletter – receive information on regional events, policy and new resources.
- Publications – download free resources and publications that provide development and support for school leaders at all levels.
- Online regional news – read the latest news and updates from the North, Central and South regions.
- International opportunities – apply for study visits within our International Leadership Learning Programme (ILLP) and explore a variety of themes pertinent to schools and system-wide development.
- Regional initiatives – participate in innovative national and regional development and policy-informing initiatives and share in the latest thinking and practice of school leaders nationwide.
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Watch a three-minute video and learn how membership can have a positive impact on you, your colleagues and, crucially, children and young people. You will also hear why NCSL Chief Executive Steve Munby and network members believe the Leadership Network supports and develops school leaders from all phases and settings.
Register for membership
To become a Leadership Network member, please complete the online form.
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What happens next?
Once you have registered for membership you will receive:
- a new member welcome pack containing useful information on the events, activities and resources that the Leadership Network has to offer
- an introductory email from your Leadership Network regional leader
- automatic subscription to our monthly e-newsletter Leadership Network News
- regular updates on the latest network activities
