Over the last three decades, CCDU has evolved. We started life as an organisation that delivered in-service training for teachers on behalf of Local Education Authorities.
Today we offer a range of active learning services which empower individuals, groups and organisations to take control of their professional development.
We work in education with schools and with children's services.
Key Dates
Read on for key dates in the history of CCDU, details of the partner organisations we've worked with over the years, and significant company developments and achievements.
1976
CCDU begins life as the Counselling and Career Development Unit, based at the University of Leeds. Part of a consortium, which includes the region's 11 LEAs, CCDU is responsible for delivering in-service training for teachers.
1993
1993 CCDU becomes a division of ULIS - a company owned by University of Leeds, which markets and sells university products to the outside world, and introduces a range of innovative consultancy programmes for public and private sector organisations.
1996
CCDU forms an independent limited company.
1997
CCDU wins the contract to deliver assessment for NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headteachers) in Yorkshire and Humber.
1999
John Smith joins CCDU as Managing Director. CCDU wins the contract to deliver LPSH (Leadership Programme for Serving Headteachers).
2000
CCDU wins a second contract to deliver assessment and development activities for NPQH in partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University and supported by Yorkshire & Humber School Management.
2003
CCDU and Leeds Metropolitan University supported by Yorkshire & Humber School Management wins the contract to be an Affiliated Centre of the new, Nottingham-based NCSL (National College for School Leadership).
The Affiliated Centre wins a new contract to deliver LfTM (Leading from the Middle) in Yorkshire & Humber. CCDU holds the contract.
2004
CCDU on behalf of the Affiliated Centre holds a new NCSL contract to deliver HIP (Headteacher Induction Programme) in Yorkshire & Humber.
CCDU wins a contract from the TTA (Teacher Training Agency) to deliver a pilot programme and assessor training for the new HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) qualification.
2005
CCDU with its partners wins the contract to deliver NPQICL – the new National Professional Qualification for Integrated Centre Leadership.
CCDU relocates to Churchwood House, Headingley Campus, and begins a formal partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University as Carnegie Leaders in Learning
CCDU with its partners wins the contract from TDA* to deliver phase 2 of HLTA in Yorkshire and Humber, and in the North East.
*Training and Development Agency for Schools – previously TTA
2006
CCDU undergoes rebranding to emphasise its Active Learning™ philosophy and to reflect new ways of working.
The Northern Partnership wins new NCSL contract to deliver the next three year phase of leadership programmes in schools including LftM, Leadership Pathways and Early Headship. Carnegie Leaders in Learning deliver these in Yorkshire and Humber.
2007
Carnegie Leaders in Learning Partnership wins TDA contract to be the Regional Centre for TDA Development in Yorkshire & Humber.