1. Maintaining the links between Somerset Schools and the CLF David Carter Executive Principal of the Cabot Learning Federation

2. Context We were designated the SSAT Leadership Hub for the South West in September 2009 Middle and Senior Leadership Programmes delivered in Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Swindon and Somerset Cohort A-G of Middle Leaders Cohort A-C of Emerging Future Leaders and one more in Summer Term

3. What can we offer? Succession Planning Programmes for Middle Leaders and Emerging Senior Leaders Delivered by David Carter and CLF Principals, senior and middle leaders Full Day followed by three twilight sessions in Somerset Schools Optional Immersion Days in the CLF Action Research Projects to develop a virtual library of Case Studies for INSET Workshops 360 Review Application for “Aspiration College” and Additional and Optional Assignments

4. Affordability Course Duration is 14 hours over a full day and three twilight sessions – Full Day -0930 to 4pm (6 ½ hours) – 3 Twilight Sessions of 2 ½ hours (7 1/2 hours) – Letter of Application and Assignments marked Course fee is £395 + VAT Optional Immersion Day in the CLF – £75 per delegate

5. How to Proceed In order to help planning for 2012-13 it would be helpful to have expressions of interest from Somerset Schools We will liaise with SASH over venues and delivery E Mail Contact to “reserve” places for 2012-13 Each cohort has 30 places – Nicola_cleave@clf.cabot.ac.uk