Programme Overview:

Participants will develop the knowledge that underpins expert school leadership and apply it to become an expert headteacher. 

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Curriculum:

On this programme, you will learn how to:

• Set clear goals and communicate shared values that improve classroom and school culture.
• Lead effective implementation in educational settings.
• Lead effective professional development to improve practice and outcomes for pupils.
• Support colleagues to meet individual needs and make sure all pupils have access to a rich curriculum.
• Lead school-wide professional development for staff.
• Establish good financial, human and educational resource management.
• Make and act on evidence-informed decisions.
• Work well with parents, carers, other schools and the wider community.
• Lead by example, be accountable for decisions and make sure staff know their professional responsibilities.

See the NPQH framework for further details.  

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How you will learn:

The content is delivered through blended learning comprising in-person, real-time, interactive online sessions and self-guided modules you complete in your own time.  Over the 18-month course duration, you will attend / complete:

• 2 x 6hr conferences - one launch conference and a second midway through the programme (in-person).
• 9 x courses - each course is 6 weeks in length and comprises 6 modules.  You will complete 1 module (50mins) per week.  
• 1 x school visit (in-person).
• 7 x 2hr facilitated twilight clinics (online).
• 5 x 1hr 15mins communities - peer-led group sessions (online or in-person).
• 1 x 2hr assessment clinic (in-person).
• Final assessment - written response to a case study to be completed within an 8-day window.

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Eligibility:

To apply, you must be or aspire to be a headteacher or head of school with a responsibility for leading a school.

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Benefits:

You will learn crucial skills and sector knowledge, learning that 'sticks' and will be able to thrive in your school setting. 

Your school will benefit from the creation of a confident school leader, shared knowledge and the transformation of pupil outcomes. 

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Cost:

The NPQH course fee is £1,949 + VAT.

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Useful Links:

Click on the image opposite to download a copy of our programme guide. 

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Contact us for more information or guidance about this NPQ programme.

 

 

 

 

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 Interested in applying for the NPQH commencing Autumn 2025?   

Please complete this Expression of Interest form https://forms.office.com/e/w31C3Ut0Hy and a member of the Hub team will be in contact with you when the application window opens later this year.