Senior Leadership Retreat
in collaboration with
5 - 7 June 2026
£685 per person
No phones | No presentations | Only presence
A restorative, high-level retreat for head teachers and senior leaders who carry the weight of leadership every day
Leading a school
shouldn't mean losing yourself
Our team has worked with schools for more than 20 years. We understand that headship is not just a role. It's a responsibility that follows you home, wakes you at 3am and rarely lets you pause for breath.
The Senior Leaders Retreat in 45 seconds
The Problem
Being a senior leader can be relentless: navigating accountability pressures, safeguarding complexities, staffing issues, parental expectations and, often, the emotional wellbeing of an entire school community. It's all too easy to neglect yourself.
Our Goal
For you to lead and inspire your team and wider community, without you burning out in the process. To help you find a balance between your personal and professional life, have the confidence to step back, see the big picture and find fresh perspective.
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An opportunity to step away
This is an off-grid, nature based retreat created specifically for head teachers needing time and space to think, breathe, reflect and reconnect. You don't need another conference. Nor another inset day. Just a chance to step away, pause and reconnect with yourself.
Dates: 5 - 7 June 2026
The price of a proper pause: £685 per person
Time and space to think
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This retreat is for head teachers and senior leadership who want to sustain their impact and not burn out in the process. It is designed to acknowledge a rarely spoken truth:
Headship can be isolating, overwhelming and emotionally draining. Sustainable leadership requires structured support and intentional restoration. This retreat is a carefully curated, nature based programme of restoration, far from the madding crowd.
If any of the following resonates, then this weekend away could be the reset you're looking for:
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You feel the constant weight of responsibility.
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You rarely switch off.
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You carry complex, heavy decisions, often alone.
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You want to rediscover your strategic clarity.
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You know you need a break but struggle to justify taking it, or feel you may be judged if you do.
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This retreat is about restoring YOU; both the private and professional. ​​​
"I can honestly say that I have a severe case of the Bioasis blues returning to normality - and feel so lucky to have been able to spend the time there last week."
Dawn Bishop, Teacher, Peter Symonds College
A place to rediscover your 'Why'
The Bioasis is a very special place. The impact we have on individuals can be profound, whether that's students, senior leaders or C-Suite executives from the business world.
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Having spent 48 hours deep within our ancient woodlands and wildflower meadows, you will leave with:
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A lightening of emotional load
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Reduced stress and a calmer, more regulated nervous system
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A renewed sense of personal and professional purpose
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Better cognitive function
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A trusted peer network
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Renewed clarity on key leadership challenges
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Practical insights from supervision experts
Most importantly, you will return to school grounded and with fresh perspective, having felt like you've had a proper break.
Why the CoLab with
Talking Heads Supervision?
Talking Heads Supervision specialises in providing structured professional supervision tailored specifically for school leaders.
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Supervision is not mentoring.
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It is not appraisal.
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It is not performance management.
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It is protected thinking space, guided by experienced facilitators who understand the realities of school leadership.
Partnering with Talking Heads Supervision was a natural alignment for us at The Bioasis because reflection alone is not enough without restoration. And relaxation alone is not enough without insight and a supportive peer group.
About The Bioasis
The Bioasis is a wild landscape designed to spark ideas, connection and innovation. Hidden within 1200 acres of ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and salt marshes, The Bioasis offers a rare chance to step away from daily life and immerse yourself in nature, adventure and the opportunity for reflection.
Our off-grid, solar-powered basecamps and immersive programmes create transformational experiences for schools, teachers and businesses, helping individuals and teams connect, think and restore.
Come join us, away from the noise, away from the inbox, away from the staff room, and away from the weekly schedule. We promise you, you won't be disappointed.
Request full details:
Download a detailed brochure for the weekend, including information on:
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the programme
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inclusions and exclusions
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menu information
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arrival and departure details
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how to book and more.​​
Call us on: 01392 984878
