The guide showcases and shares think pieces written by collaborative cluster participants, and highlights resources that may be of use to programme leaders and those who support them. It is written by Professor Martha Caddell, Heriot-Watt University; Dr Sam Ellis, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland; Christine Haddow, Edinburgh Napier University; and Kimberley Widler-Davis, University of Glasgow.

This short paper by Dr Kimberly Wilder-Davis from University of Glasgow explores the role of the programme leader in building a culture of quality enhancement within their wider programme team.

In this short paper, Dr Eva Malone from Edinburgh Napier University suggests four ‘top tips’ for programme leaders including; understanding where to start; building a support network; managing expectations; planning for the unplanned; and taking calculated risks.

This paper by Dr Heather Fotheringham from the University of the Highlands and Islands reports on an event bringing staff and students together to potentially bridge the gap between people and data. The event was designed to open up a conversation between student reps, academics and professional services staff about the range of data that the University uses to make decisions.

This short paper by Dr Christine Haddow from Edinburgh Napier University explores how programme leaders can navigate the data landscape, with particular emphasis on the National Student Survey (NSS) and other ways of capturing the student voice. This work is part of the Evidence for Enhancement Theme.

This short paper outlines the visibility, complexity, and potential impact of the role of the programme leader, and the importance of evidence in evaluating programmes. This work is authored by Dr Catriona Cunningham (University of Stirling) and Kim Wilder (Edinburgh Napier University / University of Stirling) and is part of the Evidence for Enhancement Theme.

This short paper describes survey processes at Heriot-Watt University, and how better evidence of impact might be gathered. This work is authored by Dr Maggie King (Heriot Watt University) and is part of the Evidence for Enhancement Theme.

This short paper outlines the importance of the role of the programme leader, and the need to support programme leaders in making better use of evidence. This work is authored by Sam Ellis (Glasgow Caledonian University) and is part of the Evidence for Enhancement Theme.

This short report by Professor Martha Caddell (Heriot-Watt University) and Dr Sam Ellis (Royal Conseravtoire of Scotland) provides an overview of the Enhancing Support for Programme Leadership collaborative cluster. The cluster brought the sector together to explore evidence for enhancement from the vantage point of programme leadership.

This short paper outlines activities planned for the year (2020) around the Programme Leadership collaborative cluster, growing an online resource bank and three roundtable sessions: mapping the evidence landscape; creating a culture of enhancement; and wider issues around support for programme leaders.

This presentation by the leaders of the Enhancing Programme Leadership collaborative cluster offers a brief rationale for the need to develop support for those in programme leadership positions and outlines the work planned for session 2018-19.