Lead Your School into Inquiry

with Kath Murdoch

Join a 5-part Masterclass series with Kath Murdoch and unlock the power of inquiry-based learning for your school. Transform leadership and teaching practices to drive deep, meaningful learning experiences.

October 2024-June 2025

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In these Masterclasses, you will discover the critical role leadership plays in embedding inquiry-based learning across your school. Through five interactive sessions, Kath Murdoch will guide you and your team in developing effective strategies for leading inquiry, fostering collaboration, and planning for inquiry-led teaching. By the end, you will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding to inspire and support inquiry in your classrooms.

Masterclass 1:
Grounding Our “Why” for Inquiry

Explore the core reasons behind inquiry-based learning and how you can inspire your teams to embrace it. Learn how to co-create a collective vision for inquiry that motivates and supports teachers through the challenges of shifting practice.

Masterclass 2:
Facilitating Collaborative Teams

Learn how to structure and lead collaborative conversations that nurture inquiry mindsets among your staff. Kath will provide strategies for using time and resources creatively to build a culture of growth and accountability.

Masterclass 3:
Planning for Inquiry

Dive into effective planning practices for inquiry-led schools. Discover how to align mandated curriculum with inquiry, while ensuring flexibility and teacher agency. Gain insights into scaffolding the process and fostering teacher resilience.

Masterclass 4:
Building a Culture of Inquiry

Identify the markers of an inquiry-driven school culture and explore strategies for cultivating these across your community. Discover the connection between the Learning Power Approach and inquiry, and learn how to extend your inquiry network beyond the school walls.

Masterclass 5:
Tailored Session

This session will be co-designed with participants, allowing us to address your specific needs and challenges around inquiry leadership.

About Kath Murdoch

Kath Murdoch is a world-renowned expert in inquiry-based learning with decades of experience working alongside children, teachers and leaders. Her approach is deeply rooted in curiosity, growth, and collaboration, inspiring educators globally to embed inquiry practices in their schools.

Who will most benefit form these Masterclasses?

This is for:

  • School leaders committed to embedding inquiry-based learning across their institution.
  • Heads of departments or curriculum coordinators seeking collaborative and reflective practices.
  • School leaders who want to empower teachers with inquiry-driven strategies.
  • Leaders eager to make learning more purposeful and engaging for students.
  • Teams leaders ready to invest time in sustained professional growth and school-wide transformation.

Not so impactful for:

  • Those looking for a quick-fix or formulaic approach to school improvement.
  • Leaders unwilling to embrace collaboration and shared learning.
  • Schools that prefer traditional, top-down teaching methods without room for inquiry.
  • Individuals resistant to adapting their leadership or teaching practices.
  • Teams not prepared to invest time and effort into reflection and growth over time.

    Teachers with no leadership aspirations or responsibilities  and are new to inquiry

FAQs

What if I can’t attend all the live sessions?

No worries, all sessions will be recorded and shared with participants to watch at your convenience.

Do I need experience in inquiry-based learning to join?

No, the Masterclasses are designed for leaders at all levels of experience. Kath will guide you through the fundamentals while offering strategies for more experienced leaders.

Can I share these ideas with my team?

Yes, the Masterclasses are designed to be collaborative. We encourage you to engage your teams with the ideas and strategies Kath will be sharing.

Ready to learn from Kath in this fabulous opportunity to align your team with the power of inquiry?

Take the step toward becoming a leader of inquiry-based learning. Inspire your team, transform your school, and make learning more engaging and meaningful.

These are some of you investment options*:

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£500

Per person for the year

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£1200

For 3 annual sign ups. 20% discount for 3-9 sign ups.

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25% discount

per place for sign upsof 10 or more staff

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*We never want money to hold back learning so we are offering equity discounts to those on a tighter budget. Email Becky Carlzon for more details.

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