Yorks100: an indicative calendar
The year at a glance
This is the usual shape of the Yorks100 year. Exact dates for the year starting in September 2027 will be confirmed before it begins.
Each dot is a day out of school: 10.5 across the year, plus three online evening sessions and around 15 hours of reading, videos and reflection each term.
Autumn term
Establishing relational cultures
Relationships with self, with others and with place: how trust, belonging and shared purpose are built, and the foundations of a strong cohort.
- Sep2.5 days
Opening residential
September, usually Wednesday afternoon to Friday afternoon
In the region
Trust, shared purpose and a common language for the year.
- Nov2 days
Autumn study tour
November
London
Visits to some of the strongest schools in the country, with time to make sense of them together.
- Dec1 day
Conference
Early December
In the region
- 3Evenings
Online sessions
Three evening sessions this term, 7:30 to 9pm
Webinars with leading voices in education, and regional workshops with your cohort.
Spring term
Developing great teachers
The core work of schools: how great teachers are developed, supported and kept, and the leadership conditions that make it possible.
- Mar2 days
Spring study tour
March
Birmingham or Manchester
- Mar1 day
Conference
March or April
In the region
- 3Evenings
Online sessions
Three evening sessions this term, 7:30 to 9pm
Webinars with leading voices in education, and regional workshops with your cohort.
Summer term
Creating cultures of excellence
How vision, systems, routines and relationships work together across a whole school, and how leaders build for the long term.
- Jul2 days
Closing residential
June or July
In the region
From insight to sustained leadership action.
- 3Evenings
Online sessions
Three evening sessions this term, 7:30 to 9pm
Webinars with leading voices in education, and regional workshops with your cohort.
How to join in September 2027
The selection process is designed to be rigorous, supportive and developmental. Everyone who takes part receives feedback.
- ApplicationOpen now. Closes Friday 26th February 2027A short form: your career so far, and three reflective questions about your motivation, your experience of closing disadvantage gaps and what would most help your next step into headship.
- AssessmentAfter applications closeThe Yorks100 team reviews applications, looking for alignment, potential, reflection and readiness, not polished answers.
- Selection dayWednesday 28th April 2027Individual and group activities, conversations about leadership judgement, and time to decide whether the programme is right for you.
- InductionSummer term 2027A 90-minute welcome webinar to meet your cohort, set expectations and plan the year with your school or trust.
Good to know
Cost
£3,500 for secondary leaders, £2,500 for special and alternative provision, and £1,500 for primary. This covers delivery, travel for visits outside the region, and accommodation and meals on residentials. Most participants are sponsored by their school or trust. If cost is a barrier, please get in touch.
Nights away
On the residentials and study tours, all planned well in advance.
Accreditation
The Yorks100 is not an accredited qualification. It complements formal routes such as the NPQH, and many participants take it before, alongside or after one.
Adjustments
We are happy to talk about reasonable adjustments. Get in touch.
All dates are indicative and will be confirmed.