COBIS Programme for Middle Leaders (CPML)

• "We have really enjoyed hosting the COBIS Programme for Middle Leaders and have encouraged many of our existing and aspiring middle leaders through the programme. Having our own team trained as facilitators ensures that we are able to provide significant support and offering the training to other British International Schools in Europe and beyond enables participants to benefit from developing professional relationships with other middle leaders working in similar contexts.
  
  In reviewing other options for middle leadership training, we found that the CPML is much more transferable internationally and is an excellent balance between taught, independent and research-based study. All internal school participants are able to ‘peg’ their research to an identified area of school development. It has also helped the school to further strengthen its links with other British International Schools (particularly those from within the COBIS family) which is not always true of alternative options that can be very UK-centric.
  
  I would not hesitate to recommend the programme to other school leaders who are looking to further develop middle leadership efficacy within their school."
  - David Tongue, Principal, St George’s British International School, Rome, 2022
   

• " Taking part in the CPML by far exceeded my expectations. There was a good balance between theory and practice. But most importantly it was the emphasis on reflection that forced me to dig deeper and really consider my own educational and leadership perspectives. I would recommend that anyone embarking on the CPML embraces the 360° review. Taking the time to engage in this reflective process and adapt accordingly allowed my ongoing learning to have a real impact. Working with my learning colleague for the leadership challenge was a key point for me as I was able to mesh new ideas within our school context. I also loved the flexibility of being able to choose how to write up the final leadership challenge. Overall, the CPML has by far been the best professional development I have undertaken in a long while. "
   

• "The CPML course produced some fantastic projects which had some impact last year within our school, but set foundations for a greater impact in the next few years."
   

• "It has helped me 'reset' my thinking, and was particularly useful in the challenging period under lockdown where I had to find innovative ways to support my team."
   

• "I suggest that all people in leadership positions should take the course because it is very helpful and there is a lot to learn."
   

• "For me the training was a turnaround in my leadership journey."
   

• "I was recommended the CPML training by multiple colleagues and it exceeded expectations."

COBIS has an agreement with the Department of Education at the University of Bath whereby Middle Leaders can combine working towards the CPML with enrolment on the MA Education programme by completing an Educational Enquiry unit.

Completing an Educational Enquiry unit linked to the CPML involves generating an original Masters level 5,000-word assignment, which draws both on issues covered in your CPML work and on relevant academic literature. The assignment may be related to, but must be separate from, the CPML Leadership Challenge report. Generation of the assignment will be supported by access to the University of Bath’s library facilities, and by a member of academic staff who acts as supervisor during the six months allowed for completion of the assignment, which will be assessed against MA Education criteria. Successful completion of the assignment will accrue 12 credits towards one of the following Masters level qualifications:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (30 credits)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (60 credits)
• MA Education (90 credits)

Completion of any of these qualifications requires registration on the MA Education programme. If you wish to be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma rather than completing the MA Education degree, you should notify the Department of Education of your intention after having accrued the appropriate number of credits.

Additional credits towards these qualifications may be gained by participating in MA Education units offered via the University of Bath campus-based Summer School, at Study Centres worldwide, and/or online. Fees payable for the Educational Enquiry unit are the same as for all MA Education units. Full details of all aspects of the MA Education programme may be found here.

Please note that applying for your first unit of study with Bath (whether the Educational Enquiry or any other unit) requires that you first apply for a place on the MA Education programme.
 

If you have any questions or requests for further information, please contact Professor Mary Hayden at m.c.hayden@bath.ac.uk.