Course Structure
20 hours of learning. Participants must complete 10 hours of online learning and 10 self-verified hours (module exercises, resources, discussion forum and reflective learning log). Technical Support provided.
Compulsory elements - 2 discussion forum posts per module, Reflective Learning assignment, creation of personal learning record. You must complete the required time on the course before a certificate can be issued.
Certification and EPV Days
All Anokha Learning Summer Courses for Teachers have been approved by the Department of Education & Skills for EPV Certification. Start and completion dates printed on your Cert.
EPV days awarded as follows:
1 course – 3 EPV days, 2 courses – 4 EPV days , 3 courses – 5 EPV days
If you buy two or more courses you must only complete one course at a time.
Duration
For 2026 our courses will commence on Wednesday 1st July and all courses must be completed by 5 pm on Wednesday 22nd July. If you buy two or more courses you must only complete one course at a time. As per the DES criteria you must complete the required time on the course and your start and completion dates will be printed on your Cert for your EPV days.
Course Modules
Explore the role of leadership in improving teaching and learning, using the Looking at Our School framework. Focus on instructional leadership, setting high expectations and leading meaningful change.
Explore distributed leadership and how to develop leadership in others. Focus on building professional capacity, supporting teams and creating a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
Develop practical skills in managing school systems, communication and policy. Explore leadership responsibilities in areas such as safeguarding, wellbeing, resource management and creating a positive school culture.
Reflect on your own leadership style, values and philosophy. Build self-awareness, emotional intelligence and a clear sense of purpose to support confident, authentic leadership.
Examine how vision, values and culture drive school improvement. Develop strategies for leading change, using SSE processes and fostering collaboration across the school community.
About Fiona Wickham – Teach Lead Thrive Coaching
Fiona Wickham is an experienced school leader, coach, and mentor with over 25 years in education, including 16 years as a school principal. She specialises in supporting teachers and school leaders to navigate career progression, leadership roles, and interview success with confidence and clarity.
Through her coaching platform, Teach Lead Thrive, Fiona has guided hundreds of educators through key career milestones, offering practical, experience-based strategies that are grounded in real school leadership. Her approach is both supportive and empowering, helping professionals to lead with purpose and authenticity.
Fiona is particularly known for her expertise in interview preparation and leadership development, combining deep educational insight with clear, actionable advice. Her sessions focus on building confidence, refining personal leadership style, and equipping educators with the tools they need to succeed in competitive roles.
At Anokha Learning, Fiona brings her wealth of experience and practical knowledge to support teachers at all stages of their careers, helping them to teach, lead, and thrive.
