This month, Columba 1400 reached an important milestone: we have now welcomed 2,000 Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers from across Scotland to our Head Teachers' Leadership Academy (HTLA). This represents 2,000 leaders who have chosen to step away from the demands of everyday life and invest time in reflection, learning and personal growth. It represents [...]
As we reached 25 years since the doors of our purpose-built Community and International Leadership Centre were opened by our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, we wanted to celebrate and mark all that has been achieved so far. This milestone gave us the chance to stop, listen and reflect on what these 25 years have taught [...]
By Marie Clare Tully, Chief Executive, Columba 1400 A recent Government Report tells a stark story: more than one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET). Behind that figure are young people facing tough realities. Many feel unseen, unheard, and uncertain about their future. There is growing talk of [...]
In today’s climate of uncertainty and rising expectations, leadership is being tested like never before. In this recent The Scotsman article, Columba 1400’s founder Norman Drummond reflects on more than three decades of working with leaders across communities, public services and organisations – and shares what truly anchors effective leadership in challenging times.Norman reminds us that [...]
We are thrilled to announce that Columba 1400 has received new funding from the Scottish Government and match funding from The Hunter Foundation to deliver 20 additional Head Teachers’ Leadership Academies (HTLAs) across Scotland. This support means that 280 more Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers from Additional Support Needs, Virtual Heads, Early Years, Primary and [...]
In a recent report, Clackmannanshire Council has been praised by local authority watchdog the Accounts Commission for its outstanding leadership, collaboration, and strong community engagement.
Columba 1400 has been selected to receive a £5,000 donation as part of Benefact Group’s Children and Young People Special Draw.
Find out what happened when we supported young people with care experience across Inverclyde, to deliver a conference to key adults in the area.
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Meet some of our young graduates as they talk to Ben Fogle in Scotland's Sacred Islands on the BBC.
