Diverse Leaders Network
Pound House, 62A Highgate
High St London N6 5HX
Pound House, 62A Highgate
High St London N6 5HX
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Connecting diverse leaders and businesses with underrepresented young people, aged 7-19,
to increase their career awareness, leadership ability and access to work-related opportunities.
We work with schools and colleges to turn every student, aged 7-19 into a leader…
#StartingEarlyMatters…by providing leadership programmes created by teachers and co-delivered with our network of diverse leaders…
#ItTakesAVillage
…because programmes created by teachers and co-delivered with our network of diverse leaders…
#TheFutureIsLeadershipShowcases diverse leaders to increase the knowledge of non-stereotypical jobs, unconventional pathways and progressive industries that may not have been considered.
Delivers leadership programmes to improve behaviour for learning, boost academic attainment and ensure career readiness.
Connects young people to work-related opportunities such as work experience placements, events, Work of Work insight days, work shadowing and many more.
Meet some of our student leaders who have successfully completed a DLN leadership programme and are making a positive impact in their schools and communities.
Meet some of our student leaders who have successfully completed a DLN leadership programme and are making a positive impact in their schools and communities.
Our network consists of industry leaders, who are diverse in ethnicity, age, gender, socio-economic status and skill, young leaders aged 7-19 from diverse backgrounds, parents and teachers.
"We are very pleased with Diverse Leaders Network. It's been a great opportunity for our students to learn leadership skills and apply them in their lives. Leadership Education should be part of the curriculum. It is as important as Science, Maths, and English."
"More than 40 BBC staff members shared their professional skills and experience with nearly 90 sixth-form students. In the process, the BBC staff gained valuable insights into the tastes, habits and social networks of the teenagers, and met the potential next generation of entrants into the creative industries."
"My name is Victor, I'm a Director at the Houses of Parliament and I'm an Inspiring Leader."
"Fantastic premise, brilliantly organised and exceptional impact. Could not be more impressed with the impact this has had on my students."
"It has been an incredibly positive and unique way for our staff to develop their leadership skills, enhance their inclusive behaviours and gain different perspectives by working with (and learning from) young people from diverse backgrounds in our communities. After the programme, my hope is that all our mentors are more inclusive, open and empathetic leaders in their work and personal lives. Many mentors commented that they felt as if they were being mentored, not the other way around. The impact on everyone involved has been profound!"
"They left me with a lasting impression that they understand what a good charity is all about: delivering an effective service or support to people who need an extra hand or problems that deserve extra attention. I would encourage any leaders from diverse backgrounds to consider delivering a session; you’ll be surprised what you get out of it as well."
"A fantastic programme that was well organised. Very beautifully managed. The students were well trained and proved everybody can be a leader if given the skills."
"I was so inspired by the students’ leadership speeches. The strength of their messages, their confidence and conviction was a joy to see. It reaffirmed how valuable it is to support these initiatives and to nurture the talent of the future."
"I am glad that the students found the session useful. It was indeed my please to present to such bright and engaged students! Thanks for the opportunity you afforded me to deliver the presentation as it is a goal of mine to ensure that I am giving back where/whenever I can – as I honestly believe that “to whom much is given, much is required.”
"This is something I think every student needs. These leadership programmes are CORE to everything. They are the foundation of what we do and who the students become. It helps individuals to make course directions and proactive decisions, which change their lives for the better whilst they are in a stage of life which is most effective to do so."
Sign up free to DLN ACCESS to access work-related opportunities such as work experience placements, events and many more.
Are you a teacher passionate about student leadership in your school? Register your interest, and join our network.
Are you a leader passionate about developing the next generation of leaders? Become a DLN Inspiring Leader and deliver a masterclass or a talk or become a mentor.
Are you an organisation keen to increase your pipeline of diverse talent through early careers engagement? Book a call with us to find out more.