ARWAIN: a new professional learning programme for experienced headteachers in Wales
What ARWAIN means
ARWAIN is not a qualification or a traditional leadership course. Instead, it offers a unique opportunity for experienced headteachers to step back from day-to-day operational demands, collaborate with peers from across Wales, explore complex educational challenges and strengthen their influence across the wider education system.
The programme is built around 6 key principles:
Aspiration
Reflection
Wisdom
Action
Influence
Networks
Participants will take part in 3 residential leadership experiences during 2027, supported by leadership learning groups, coaching, peer challenge, collaborative enquiry and real-world problem solving. Each participant will also develop a practical leadership artefact that contributes to educational improvement across Wales.
ARWAIN is aimed at experienced headteachers with at least 3 years in post who have a proven track record of school improvement, a commitment to ongoing professional learning and a desire to contribute to the future of education in Wales.
Apply now
Places are limited. Applications close at 12pm on Thursday 19 November.
Find out more and apply on the Dysgu website.
