


RSA Fellows Festival 2025
An inspiring afternoon of discussion, creativity, and connection.

Safeguarding and Child Protection for Musicians in Community based work
In any chosen setting, musicians need to be mindful of safeguarding and in keeping themselves safe.
Whether working/volunteering in a primary or secondary school, teaching as part of a charity or not- for-profit music school, or just tutoring privately , musician should always be clear on the safeguarding procedures.

Feminisation of Education: A Force for Good?
Leading a provocation at WomenEd Scotland - a network for women working in education - at leadership across Scotland. This is also part of a larger international network.
For more info follow
@WomenEdScotland
www.womened.com

Safeguarding and Child Protection for the Teaching Musician
Safeguarding and Child protection is an area that every teaching musician needs to know about.

COURAGE: Coaching and Mentoring
See website section entitled Mentoring for full details of the programme.
Bespoke arrangements can also be made. Contact enquiries@coradcor.org.uk to chat
Previous comments and testimonials:
“I recently engaged Cor ad Cor to work with individuals in my teams as part of their professional development as senior leaders. Working with Isabelle Boyd was a straightforward, and successful, process. She has tremendous experience, is insightful, well organised and is able to provide support and challenge in a constructive, objective way. I would have no hesitation in working with Cor ad Cor again.”
“Isabelle is an extremely experienced mentor who engaged well on both a personal and professional level. The level of challenge was very good but equally important was the support through a difficult situation”
“Thank you for your input, listening skills and support.”

COURAGEOUSLY LEADING FROM THE MIDDLE: Part 2 Aspiration and Relationships
Leadership is the ability to:
· develop a vision for change, which leads to improvements in outcomes for learners and is based on shared values and robust evaluation of evidence of current practice and outcomes;
· mobilise, enable and support others to develop and follow through on strategies for achieving that change
GTCS Standards for Leadership and Management Dec 2012
Cor ad Cor will focus on the things successful Principal Teachers take based on the professional values: Social Justice; Integrity; Trust and Respect; Professional Commitment
Being a PT is about:
· Aspiration
· Relationships
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COURAGEOUSLY LEADING FROM THE MIDDLE: Part 1 Courage and Partnerships
Leadership is the ability to:
· develop a vision for change, which leads to improvements in outcomes for learners and is based on shared values and robust evaluation of evidence of current practice and outcomes;
· mobilise, enable and support others to develop and follow through on strategies for achieving that change
GTCS Standards for Leadership and Management Dec 2012
Cor ad Cor will focus on the actions successful Principal Teachers take based on the professional values: Social Justice; Integrity; Trust and Respect; Professional Commitment
Being a PT is about:
· Collegiality
· Partnerships
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Safeguarding and Child Protection for the Teaching Musician
Safeguarding and Child protection is an area that every teaching musician needs to know about.

Critical Friendship ..... Sunday, 4 February 2024 at 6:00 PM
Introduction to Critical Friendship: structured coaching and mentoring for Chief Officers in public and private sector settings.
Following this, participants are invited to sign up with a critical friend.
No obligation free event.
To sign up please email Ronnie on enquiries@coradcor.org.uk

Safeguarding and Child Protection for the Teaching Musician
Safeguarding and Child protection is an area that every teaching musician needs to know about.
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults while keeping self safe.

COURAGE: Coaching and Mentoring Programme for Senior Leaders
Senior Leadership can be a lonely space at times. Maybe an opportunity to chat to an experienced leader in a safe space will give you a boost.

COURAGE: A 7 session Coaching and Mentoring Programmme
See website section entitled Mentoring for full details of the programme
Previous comments and testimonials:
“I recently engaged Cor ad Cor to work with individuals in my teams as part of their professional development as senior leaders. Working with Isabelle Boyd was a straightforward, and successful, process. She has tremendous experience, is insightful, well organised and is able to provide support and challenge in a constructive, objective way. I would have no hesitation in working with Cor ad Cor again.”
“Isabelle is an extremely experienced mentor who engaged well on both a personal and professional level. The level of challenge was very good but equally important was the support through a difficult situation”
“Thank you for your input, listening skills and support.”
LEADING CHANGE
Working with a group of aspiring and current leaders in professional contexts.
Participants engage in current and relevant issues while undertaking change in their sector workplace. We look at
• The change process
• Leading change whilst securing improvements
• Diagnosing issues
• Forming guiding polices
• Moving from policy to action
• Action Research model and approaches

Critical Friendship .....
For joining instructions for this free event, please email enquiries@coradcor.org.uk or call Ronnie on 07803941573
Silence is Golden
The importance of finding quiet in our busy lives …. a discussion with young people.

COURAGEOUS LEADERS
Isabelle delivered a thought-provoking and insightful session on 'Courageous Leadership' to a group of our middle leaders. She brings a wealth of experience as an educational leader with a strong track record at school and Local Authority, which underpins her credibility. Five minutes in her company will inspire you.

COURAGE: A 7 session Coaching and Mentoring Programme
See website section entitled Mentoring for full details of the programme
Previous comments and testimonials:
“I recently engaged Cor ad Cor to work with individuals in my teams as part of their professional development as senior leaders. Working with Isabelle Boyd was a straightforward, and successful, process. She has tremendous experience, is insightful, well organised and is able to provide support and challenge in a constructive, objective way. I would have no hesitation in working with Cor ad Cor again.”
“Isabelle is an extremely experienced mentor who engaged well on both a personal and professional level. The level of challenge was very good but equally important was the support through a difficult situation”
“Thank you for your input, listening skills and support.”

Child Protection in Schools
Advice for PGDE students as they begin their journey:
“The importance of teachers knowing what to do if they have concerns that a child or young person is in need of protection; if they become aware of signs of abuse; if a pupil tells them that they are being (or have been) abused”
Strategic Leadership
Working with aspiring and current headteachers on their journey to Into Headship qualification

COURAGEOUS LEADERS
Isabelle delivered a thought-provoking and insightful session on 'Courageous Leadership' to a group of our middle leaders. She brings a wealth of experience as an educational leader with a strong track record at school and Local Authority, which underpins her credibility. Five minutes in her company will inspire you.

Critical Friendship .....
For joining instructions for this free event, please email enquiries@coradcor.org.uk or call Ronnie on 07803941573

Safeguarding and Child Protection for the Teaching Musician
Safeguarding and Child protection is an area that every teaching musician needs to know about.
Share information and lead discussion about:
Safeguarding requirements for teaching musician in Scotland
Best practice to help protect the teaching musician in Scotland
Best practice in supporting children and vulnerable adults as a teaching musician
Child Protection in Schools
Advice for PGDE students as they begin their journey:
“The importance of teachers knowing what to do if they have concerns that a child or young person is in need of protection; if they become aware of signs of abuse; if a pupil tells them that they are being (or have been) abused”

Supporting families with Children with ASN
For further information and booking please contact Ronnie on enquiries@coradcor.org.uk
Creative Bravery Campfire
We are taking along ideas to work with young people in the lead up to COP26. Giving voice and real influence to young people locally and globally.
#WomenEd Scotland Coffee and Cake
Taking the opportunity to network and connect with women in education across Scotland.
To join - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womened-scotland-coffee-and-cake-tickets-146830101787?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
CRITICAL FRIENDSHIP for Chief Officers in public and private sector settings
Introduction to Critical Friendship: structured coaching and mentoring for Chief Officers in public and private sector settings. Following this, participants are invited to sign up with a critical friend. No obligation free event.
Engaging the Disengaged Conference
Engaging the Disengaged – Alternative Approaches to Education’
LEADING CHANGE
Working with a group of aspiring and current leaders in professional contexts.
Participants engage in current and relevant issues while undertaking change in their sector workplace. We look at
• The change process
• Leading change whilst securing improvements
• Diagnosing issues
• Forming guiding polices
• Moving from policy to action
• Action Research model and approaches