Our Curriculum

This twelve-week program consists of 10 core modules, with over 40 video sessions. The program is entirely self-paced and 100% online.

Module 1: An Ounce of Practice is Worth a Ton of Theory

Turn ideas into impactful action. Small, consistent steps create lasting change.

Guest Speaker: Sir Paul Grant – A renowned school turnaround expert, Sir Paul has dedicated his life to transforming struggling schools into thriving hubs of opportunity. He exemplifies how consistent, practical action leads to lasting success.

Module 2: Where There’s Ruin, There’s Hope

From the ashes of broken systems, hope can rise. Learn to see potential in every challenge.

Guest Speaker: Joy Madeiros – A seasoned organizational specialist who has partnered with Steve Chalke for over 25 years, Joy shares her invaluable expertise on rebuilding broken systems with purpose and vision.

Module 3: You Go Faster Alone, but You Can Go Further Together

Foster collaboration to create long-term, sustainable solutions.

Guest Speaker: Marvin Rees – Mayor of Bristol and a committed community leader, Marvin advocates for collective action, demonstrating that partnership and teamwork create enduring change.

Module 4: Without a Vision, the People Perish

Transform your community by cultivating a clear and shared vision for the future.

Guest Speaker: Professor Robert Beckford – A leading theologian, broadcaster, and Oasis Trustee, Professor Beckford emphasizes the power of vision in mobilizing people toward a hopeful, shared future.

Module 5: You Can Judge the Wisdom of Any Society by the Investment It Makes in Its Children

Prioritize children and young people as the key to a flourishing future.

Guest Speaker: Maryam Mahdavi – An Oasis Nurture therapeutic specialist, Maryam brings a wealth of experience in helping children heal, grow, and thrive by investing in their emotional and developmental well-being.

Module 6: Individually, We Are One Drop. Together, We Are an Ocean

Mobilize collective action to amplify community impact.

Guest Speaker: Dave Parr – CEO of Oasis UK, Dave oversees the coordination of multiple charities, demonstrating how unified efforts can achieve profound, widespread impact.

Module 7: Do Things With People, Not To Them or For Them

Empower local voices and move away from top-down solutions.

Guest Speaker: Kat Agar – Oasis Director of Community Work, Kat champions inclusive, grassroots approaches that put people at the center of their own transformation.

Module 8: Trust is the Glue of Life

Build trust within communities as the foundation for transformation.

Guest Speaker: Zoe Thompson – Principal of Oasis Academy Hadley, Zoe shares her experiences of rebuilding trust, particularly in the aftermath of community challenges and disruptions.

Module 9: People Follow People, Not Disembodied Principles

Real change begins with relationship and authentic leadership.

Guest Speaker: Carrie and David Grant – Carrie and David Grant are BAFTA award-winning broadcasters, vocal coaches, leadership coaches and campaigners. Their TV and music career has spanned over 35 years and they have been awarded a MOBO award and a BASCA for their lifetime services to the music industry.

Module 10: People Become What They Believe

Cultivate hope, vision, and belief in a better tomorrow.

Guest Speaker: Lord Michael Hastings – A global leader and advocate for social justice, Lord Hastings highlights the transformational power of instilling hope and belief in individuals and communities.