We are delighted that you are exploring the possibility of joining the Growing Strategic Leaders' Programme starting in January 2027.

If you are looking to take the next step in your leadership development and are keen to explore this within the context of the intersections of school, church and home, then this is for you!

We are looking for dedicated leaders and aspiring leaders from a range of diverse backgrounds to participate in the programme, bringing with them knowledge, skills and experiences from the church, school, parachurch or charity spheres.

The phrase 'strategic leaders' has been used intentionally. By this we mean leaders who are able to assess the landscape, have the vision to see where their organisation needs to move towards, and possess the skills in empowering others to bring change for the benefit of children and young people.

This programme will:

• Provide a space for a collaborative learning community which models the intersections of Growing Faith.
• Professionally develop leaders and aspiring leaders bringing sustained change in a range of contexts.
• Have a transformative impact on children and young people’s faith formation.

To ensure that this next step in your professional journey is right for you there are a number of resources that may be of interest to you:

ℹ️ Read the Participant Handbook

🎬 Promotional video

🎥 Watch the impact video here

👋 We are particularly welcoming participants from minoritised groups. If this applies to you, there is additional information here about how you can access a fully funded place.

Please complete and submit the form below by Friday 30th October 2026.

Places are limited and a discernment process will be undertaken to ensure that the programme is right for you.

If you need more information before submitting your application, please email:
gfslp@nse.org.uk

Using the discernment criteria on page 3 of the participant handbook, please comment on your own suitability for the programme in relation to each of the criteria. ​‌

As part of your application, we will ask you to provide the name and contact details of your line manager, supervisor, or the person who has oversight of your role.

To help applicants and their organisations understand what participation involves, we will normally contact this person during the application process to share details of the programme, including course content, expectations, and the anticipated time commitment.

The National Society (Church of England and Church in Wales) for Promoting Education (operating as the Growing Faith Foundation) is committed to processing personal information in accordance with all applicable data protection laws and will ensure that the rights and interests of data subjects are weighted appropriately.

 A detailed privacy notice about how this data will be used can be found by clicking here.