For schools where leadership is still developing. Associate recognises commitment, an honest baseline and a credible plan. Schools receive structured support towards Accreditation and can move up as soon as they are ready.
LANDMARK sets a high bar. To achieve Accredited, good practice must be demonstrated across all 8 Staging Posts, with no area of leadership significantly weak. Some schools are not there yet, and that is exactly where Associate helps.
Associate is a stage before the three tiers, not a tier in its own right. It is for schools that are committed to developing distributed leadership and want a clear, honest route to Accreditation. Strong schools can apply straight to Accredited.
Associate status lasts up to two years. It is a maximum, not a minimum.
Schools can apply for Accredited as soon as they are ready, even within a few months.
Progress to Accredited within two years and we take £500 off your Accredited fee.
Associate can be renewed with a fresh self-audit and validation visit.
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