GSFN
Global Sixth
Form Network
Connecting leaders. Sharing ideas. Transforming sixth form education.
A professional community for leaders of British-curriculum sixth forms across the world.
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.
Membership
Free at the edge. Professional at the centre.
Anyone can follow the network as a free Subscriber. Membership funds the community, programme and resources — with School Membership as our principal offer.
Network Subscriber
Free
The entry point to the network
- Newsletter and research updates
- Selected articles and resources
- Invitations to open webinars
- Access to occasional open discussions
- Notification of conferences and events
Professional Member
£99/year
Founding rate — normally £149
- Full resource library
- Member webinars and recordings
- Online community and discussion groups
- Policy and programme exchange
- Member rates for conferences and CPD
- Contribute articles and join working groups
School Membership
£495/school/year
Founding schools: year one free, then £295
- Everything in Professional Membership
- Up to five named staff — Head of Sixth Form, deputies, year leads, university guidance and pastoral leads
- School profile in the member directory
- Upload and share resources
- Benchmarking and member surveys
- One complimentary place at a selected virtual event each year
- Preferential conference and CPD rates
- Eligibility for working groups and advisory panels
School Plus / Multi-campus
£595 /year
Founding rate — normally £795
- ✓ Up to 15 named colleagues from one institution
- ✓ Additional places at virtual events
- ✓ Priority access to roundtables and specialist working groups
- ✓ Annual leadership or implementation conversation
- ✓ Enhanced organisation profile
Group & Trust Membership
From £1,495 /year
For multi-academy trusts and school groups
| Up to 3 schools | £1,495 |
| 4–6 schools | £2,495 |
| 7–10 schools | £3,495 |
| Larger groups | Bespoke |
Included in membership
Regular online webinars, member discussions, research summaries, downloadable resources, policy and programme exchange, the member directory and working groups.
Charged separately — at member rates
Annual conferences, substantial leadership programmes, accreditation, bespoke consultancy, in-person training, commissioned research and deep-dive analysis.
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 Members receive their first 12 months of School Membership completely free — normally £495 — followed by an exclusive Founding Member rate of £295 per year.
- ✓ Year one saving: £495
- ✓ Ongoing annual saving: £200
- ✓ 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
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. Year one of School Membership free, a protected £295 annual rate thereafter, and permanent recognition as a founding institution.
Membership
Join the Global Sixth Form Network.
Tell us about your role and school, and which level of membership fits. Applications are reviewed as Founding Council and Founding Member places are allocated.
Thank you for applying
We have received your details and will be in touch as Founding Council and Founding Member places are confirmed.