The basics - What are Masterminds?
Twice a month, we bring together small groups of leaders who want to move from ideas to action — in a space built on trust, curiosity and warm accountability.
Bi-monthly meetings
75" zoom call
12 members max
£180/month £1795/year
Move Beyond Understanding Inquiry. Learn How to Lead It.
Many educators believe in inquiry.
Many schools talk about inquiry.
But successfully embedding inquiry across classrooms, teams, and cultures requires a different kind of leadership.
The Inquiry Leadership Mastermind is a high-impact learning experience for leaders ready to move beyond isolated inquiry initiatives and create the conditions for inquiry to thrive across their organisation.
Combining our Inquiry Leadership Masterclass Series with facilitated Mastermind conversations, this programme supports leaders to think strategically, navigate challenges, strengthen implementation, and build sustainable cultures of inquiry.
Why Join?
Leading inquiry can feel both exciting and isolating.
You may be the person championing change.
The one asking deeper questions.
The one holding the vision when others are focused on the immediate.
You may have pockets of champions but feel challenged to create consistent, clear inquiry leadership.
You are fully invested in inquiry learning.
But perhaps you're wondering:
- How do we move from pockets of practice to a culture of inquiry?
- How do we build genuine buy-in amongst staff?
- How do we create the conditions for curiosity and innovation to flourish?
- How do we sustain momentum when competing priorities emerge?
- How do we lead inquiry without becoming the sole driver of it?
These aren't questions with simple answers.
They're the kinds of questions that benefit from reflection, collaboration and the wisdom of others who are navigating similar challenges.
What Makes This Different?
Most professional learning gives you ideas.
A Mastermind helps you implement them.
As part of this experience, you'll engage with the Inquiry Leadership Masterclass Series and then come together with a small group of inquiry-focused leaders to:
- Reflect on your learning
- Explore real-world challenges
- Receive feedback and fresh perspectives
- Share practice with peers
- Develop strategic next steps
- Strengthen accountability and momentum
This is where learning becomes action.
And action becomes impact.
About Kath Murdoch
Kath Murdoch is a world-renowned expert in inquiry-based learning with decades of experience working alongside children, teachers and leaders. Her approach is deeply rooted in curiosity, growth, and collaboration, inspiring educators globally to embed inquiry practices in their schools.
Follow Kath's work here
About Kath Murdoch
Kath Murdoch is a world-renowned expert in inquiry-based learning with decades of experience working alongside children, teachers and leaders. Her approach is deeply rooted in curiosity, growth, and collaboration, inspiring educators globally to embed inquiry practices in their schools.
Follow Kath's work hereKath Murdoch's thoughts on Pioneers
The Inquiry Leadership Framework
Throughout the Mastermind, we'll explore 6 Masterclasses, delivered by Kath Murdoch and embed them into our leadership structures:
MASTERCLASS 1
Grounding Our “Why” for Inquiry
Explore the core reasons behind inquiry-based learning and how you can inspire your teams to embrace it. Learn how to co-create a collective vision for inquiry that motivates and supports teachers through the challenges of shifting practice.
MASTERCLASS 2
Facilitating Collaborative Teams
Learn how to structure and lead collaborative conversations that nurture inquiry mindsets among your staff. Kath will provide strategies for using time and resources creatively to build a culture of growth and accountability.
MASTERCLASS 3
Planning for Inquiry
Dive into effective planning practices for inquiry-led schools. Discover how to align mandated curriculum with inquiry, while ensuring flexibility and teacher agency. Gain insights into scaffolding the process and fostering teacher resilience.
MASTERCLASS 4
Building a Culture of Inquiry
Identify the markers of an inquiry-driven school culture and explore strategies for cultivating these across your community. Discover the connection between the Learning Power Approach and inquiry, and learn how to extend your inquiry network beyond the school walls.
MASTERCLASS 5
Maintaining the journey
Kath shares key pointers to keep the journey of inquiry leadership going over time. There's also sharing of impact from our members in this session and recorded Q and A with Kath.
MASTERCLASS 6
The inquiry cycle for school improvement
Explore how the inquiry cycle can become a powerful scaffold not only for student learning, but for professional learning and whole-school improvement. Kath shares practical examples and insights from her work with schools, showing how teachers can use cycles of inquiry to investigate, reflect on and strengthen both pedagogy and student learning
What You'll Gain
By participating in the Inquiry Leadership Mastermind, you will:
Develop greater clarity and confidence as an inquiry leader
Build a strategic approach to embedding inquiry within your context
Strengthen your ability to lead change and influence others
Learn alongside experienced inquiry leaders from diverse settings
Gain practical tools and implementation strategies
Receive support and challenge from trusted peers
Is this Inquiry Leadership Mastermind a good match for me?
Who is this for?
- You believe inquiry has the power to transform learning, but you're finding it challenging to embed consistently across a school or organisation.
- You're looking for more than strategies and resources. You want to think deeply about culture, leadership, and sustainable change.
- You're leading inquiry in some capacity and would value a trusted group of peers to challenge your thinking and expand your perspective.
- You're committed to creating the conditions where curiosity, agency, and deep learning can flourish.
- You're ready to move beyond isolated initiatives and towards lasting cultural change.
- You value reflection, collaboration, and learning alongside others who care deeply about education.
- Love to learn!
Who isn’t this for?
- You're looking for a quick-fix programme or a step-by-step blueprint that can be applied in every context.
- You're seeking ready-made answers rather than opportunities to think, reflect, and inquire.
- You're not currently in a position to influence learning culture, leadership, or organisational practice.
- You're unwilling to challenge assumptions, experiment with new approaches, or engage openly in professional dialogue.
- ✗ You're looking for a course to consume rather than a community to contribute to.
The Inquiry Leadership Mastermind is designed for leaders who are ready to engage deeply with their own practice, learn alongside others, and take meaningful action within their unique context.
What's Included?
Full access to Inquiry Leadership Masterclasses
Facilitated bi-monthly Mastermind sessions
Peer learning and collaborative problem-solving
Reflection and implementation tools
Leadership resources
Access to a community of inquiry-focused leaders
The Future Belongs to Curious Leaders
Inquiry is more than a pedagogy.
It is a way of leading.
A way of thinking.
A way of navigating uncertainty with curiosity, courage, and purpose.
Inquiry isn't an initiative; it's a mindset and a stance.
If you're ready to strengthen your leadership and create a culture where inquiry truly thrives, we'd love you to join us.
Join the Inquiry Leadership Mastermind
Lead inquiry. Build culture. Create lasting impact.
Capacity
- Places are limited to 12 and fill up quickly. Apply for your space.
Price:
- £1795 per year.
- £180 per month.
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