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NPQ Headship (NPQH)

Programme Overview:

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

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.  

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.

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. 

Funding:

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

Apply:

Our next NPQH 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 NPQH Spring 2025 cohort.  

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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