Change Management Support and Development Sessions for School Leaders

In response to the complex trade union landscape and the demands of falling pupil rolls, we have been working with Camden Schools HR to develop training sessions for Heads on Developing Positive Relationships & Ensuring statutory Compliance During Change Management, and it would be very helpful to get some feedback from you on the proposed content.

These two half day sessions are designed to support Headteachers and senior leaders to manage organisational change confidently, lawfully and constructively, while maintaining positive relationships with staff and recognised trade unions.

The sessions will focus on the practical realities of school‑based change, including restructures, workload pressures and evolving legal duties, within the specific Camden context aligning with Camden HR policies, and upcoming legislative changes, including those arising from the Employment Rights Act.

Across the two sessions, Headteachers will:

• Develop a clear understanding of statutory duties, consultation requirements and data‑sharing boundaries during change processes.
• Explore practical strategies for early engagement, meaningful consultation and proportional use of facility time that reduce the risk of disputes and tribunals.
• Build confidence in establishing professional, productive relationships with school‑based representatives and union branch officers.
• Work through realistic case studies based on common Camden school scenarios (e.g. budget‑driven restructures, managing challenging representative behaviour, workload concerns), translating policy into day‑to‑day leadership practice.