GSFN
Global Sixth
Form Network
Launching now — founding membership is free
Connecting leaders. Sharing ideas. Transforming sixth form education.
An exciting new professional community for leaders of British-curriculum sixth forms across the world — and your school can help shape it from day one.
Global perspective•Evidence-informed•Collaborative•Practical•Student-centred
Why GSFN exists
Leading a sixth form is unlike any other role in education.
Every day, leaders balance academic excellence with student wellbeing, university guidance, pastoral care, safeguarding, enrichment and preparing young people for life beyond school.
Yet many sixth form leaders do this in isolation.
The Global Sixth Form Network exists to connect leaders of British-curriculum sixth forms across the world. Together, we share the ideas, research and practical solutions that improve leadership and create exceptional experiences for every student.
Whether you lead an entire sixth form, oversee Year 12 or Year 13, coordinate university guidance or hold wider responsibility for post-16 provision — this community is for you.
Mission & vision
Built for the professionals who lead sixth forms.
- Mission
- To improve the lives of young people by supporting, connecting and developing the professionals who lead sixth forms.
- Vision
- To become the world’s most trusted professional community for sixth form leadership.
Values
Global in reach
Connecting sixth form communities worldwide.
Evidence-informed
Leading practice through research and insight.
Collaborative
Stronger together across borders.
Practical
Turning ideas into impactful action.
Student-centred
Empowering every learner to thrive.
What the network offers
Connect. Learn. Solve. Share. Develop. Influence.
Six ways GSFN supports sixth form leaders — from first conversation to lasting professional impact.
01
Connect
Meet sixth form leaders from around the world.
02
Learn
Research summaries, leadership articles and practical guides.
03
Solve
Ask questions and receive advice from experienced colleagues.
04
Share
Upload policies, assemblies, induction programmes and successful initiatives.
05
Develop
Webinars, CPD, conferences and leadership programmes.
06
Influence
Shape the future of sixth form education.
Founding cohort
Become a Founding Member of GSFN.
The first 100 schools to join the Global Sixth Form Network become Founding Members — recognised partners in building the world’s most trusted community for sixth form leadership.
The founding offer
Founding membership is completely free while we build the network together. No fees, no commitment — just a place at the table from day one.
- ✓ Permanent Founding Member status and badge
- ✓ Recognition in the original membership roll
- ✓ Input into the development of the network
- ✓ Priority access to first webinars, working groups and projects
- ✓ Early access to everything we launch next
- ✓ A direct line to shape the programme and priorities
Founding places belong to the school, not the individual — your nominated representative can change while your school retains its founding status.
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Founding Council
The first 10–20 leaders who help establish the network. Complimentary membership while actively serving on the Council, plus influence over the programme, priority speaking and publishing opportunities, and recognition on the website.
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Founding Members
The first 100 schools to join. Free founding membership, priority access to everything we launch, and permanent recognition as a founding institution.
Register your interest
Be part of it from the start.
Tell us about your role and school, and we will be in touch as Founding Council and Founding Member places are confirmed. It takes less than a minute and costs nothing.
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