The Managers Training Company Ltd is offering two free taster sessions of the 12-week coaching-led programme for middle leaders in education, scheduled for September 23rd and 29th, 2026.

Mastering the art of management for independent and state sector educational establishments. We are your secret solution. Whether you’re an HR Director, HR Manager, or Head of Department in a school, we’ll help you grow your managers from their innate potential to empowered leaders, so they can truly shine. The Managers Training Company is a seasoned partner working by your side. We’re fluent in the language and culture of education and well-practised in providing engaging training with enduring impact. The founder of the Managers Training Company is Tracy-Anne Barker. She has a wealth of experience in the transformative impact of developing and supporting managers and their teams, from her work in commercial organisations and her own training and coaching business. She now has over 15 years of experience working with educators and education organisations. Tracy-Anne’s passion for supporting managers is embedded deep within her DNA, demonstrated by long-standing membership of the Chartered Management Institute and the publication of her book ’How Not to Balls it Up’ – a practical guide to modern management – in 2022. We partner with educational establishments in the independent and state sectors, delivering high-quality, accessible training that is practical and motivational so that managers will make a fulfilling contribution to the school and their pupils. Many HR Directors, HR Managers, and Department Managers working in educational establishments often find it challenging to find a training company who understands the specific challenges within education. So, they find it refreshing to discover that The Managers Training Company is an experienced, professional partner who knows education and speaks your language. This means that we deliver practical, engaging training that improves the confidence and competence of your line managers and teams.