Head Teachers' Leadership Academy Application

We are inviting applications to participate in Columba 1400 Head Teachers’ Leadership Academies. We have some places remaining for Cohorts taking place in 2025, and will be allocating places to ensure a representation on each cohort from Additional Support Needs, Virtual Heads, Early Years, Primary and Secondary Schools and a good geographical spread across cohorts. Priority will be given to schools in SMID 1 and 2 and with a high percentage of free school meals.

We are grateful to The Hunter Foundation for underwriting all the costs of the HTLAs, and we are asking participants to make a contribution of £500(+VAT)

This will cover full participation in each of the three phases of the Head Teachers’ Leadership Academy.

Phase One: two preparatory days – delivered online. These prepare senior leaders for the residential experience based on discussion around values-based leadership. 

Phase Two: residential at the Blair Estate, Dalry – this is an opportunity to address crucial leadership questions at an individual and collective level.     

Phase Three: continue to develop leadership potential and connect with others within the HTLA Scotland-wide alumni network. There will be a follow up session in person.

We will be releasing the dates for 2026 Cohorts in due course.Therefore please ensure that you are registered on this waitlist as priority for 2026 spaces will be given to those already signed up. 

We look look forward to being alongside you.

Data Protection

Privacy Notice

At Columba 1400 we are committed to protecting the personal data that we collect and process about our participants in order to maintain trust and confidence.
Where do we collect information from?

Information you give us
• Information from partner organisations such as your school or social work department
 
What information do we collect?
• Your name, identified gender and date of birth
• Your contact details
• Evaluation and self-assessment information
 
Why we collect and use information
• To support your Columban experience
• To monitor and report on your progress throughout your Columban experience 
• To assess the quality of our Leadership Academies and for service improvement
•  For marketing purposes, for example, reporting to our supporters, use in brochures, annual reports or newsletters.  Any such information will be anonymous.
 
How to access your information
Columba 1400 wants to be transparent about the type of data we collect, how it is used and stored. You are entitled to access the personal information that we hold about you, by emailing us at hello@columba1400.com

We will endeavour to report back to you within one month of receiving your request.

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The General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’) requires us to have your consent to hold and process the information you provide us. Please confirm your consent by circling the following options and signing at the bottom.
If you are under 18 years of age, your parent / carer is also asked to sign.