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NPQ Senior Leadership (NPQSL)

Programme Overview:

Participants will develop their leadership knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for teachers and pupils in their schools. 

Curriculum:

On this programme, you will learn how to:

  • Set clear goals and communicate shared values that improve the culture in your classrooms and school.
  • Establish a safe and positive environment 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.
  • 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 colleagues know their responsibilities.

See the NPQSL framework for more details. 

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.  
  • 6 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 senior leader with cross-school responsibilities. 

Example roles: Assistant Headteacher | Associate Assistant Headteacher | Deputy Headteacher/Vice Principal | Head of Faculty/Department/Subject | Head of Year | Head of Early Years | Second in Maths | SENCO | Head of ITT | Head of Primary Key Stage/Head of Early Years

Benefits:

You will be able to build your confidence and excel as a leader, and be able to access the latest research. 

Your school will benefit from additional leadership support, create a leadership pipeline and boost staff attainment. 

Funding:

The DfE has not yet confirmed costs for Spring 2025 NPQs. 

Apply:

Our next NPQSL cohort commences Spring 2025.  

Applications are not yet open.  Please complete the Expression of Interest form via this link https://forms.office.com/e/VHBtMzWsgU if you are interested in applying for the NPQSL Spring 2025 cohort.  

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