Leadership Development
National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML)
We have partnered with UCL Institute of Education through their national Alliance to deliver National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
UCL are the NPQ licence holder and are accountable for all NPQ provision under the terms of their licence, including that provided by us as a member of this Alliance. As a provider of NPQs through this Alliance, we work closely with UCL to ensure that we meet all of the necessary requirements and metrics as set out by the Department for Education and as per the terms of UCL’s licence. This is to ensure the quality and consistency of these qualifications at a national level.
The Programme
The NPQML is designed to help those aspiring to, or currently performing within, middle leadership roles, with an aim to enhance their performance and leadership skills in leading a team. The programme equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve the NPQML qualification.
The core components of the NPQML programme are as follows:
- 6 face-to-face, facilitated training sessions (half day);
- 360 tool for self-evaluation against core leadership competencies;
- 1 school improvement project (over at least 2 terms) and submit a written assignment for assessment within 18 months of the programme start date.
The NPQML curriculum covers 6 competency areas which are assessed over one written assignment.
You can find more detail about these here.
- Strategy and improvement
- Teaching and curriculum excellence
- Leading with impact
- Working in partnership
- Managing resources and risks
Increasing capability
To support you in the completion of your chosen NPQ our offer includes as standard:
Expert-designed curriculum, content and resources which align to the required leadership behaviours and competencies, provided by UCL
Minimum 18 hours of face-to-face, facilitated training delivered over at least two terms (but no more than 18 months)
- 360° reviews
- A network of peers and relevant experts
- Assessment support and full assessment of your final submission
- Trained and quality assured facilitators of whom at least 50% are serving school leaders
Eligibility
This programme is suitable for:
Teachers who are aspiring to middle leadership and who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Likely to be in a middle leadership role in the next 12-18 months
- Have completed at least one year of full-time teaching
- Those currently in middle leadership roles who fit within the guidance below:
- In secondary schools, middle leaders will have roles such as head of department, head of year or a whole-school lead role (for example, SEN), or second in charge of a department or pastoral area
- In primary schools, middle leaders will have roles such as phase leaders; key stage leaders or a whole-school lead role (for example, literacy)
If the middle leader is aspiring to senior leadership, or currently serves on the senior leadership team, this person may be more suited to the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders
- For both aspiring and serving middle leaders to receive their qualification, they will need to be able to complete the project element of this qualification successfully. This is to lead an improvement project in their team, lasting at least two terms, aimed at improving pupil progress and attainment and the capability of their team. It is essential that the school understands this element of the programme, and the support that will be required of them, when they are placing participants on the programme.
Course Booking
Audience: Aspirant middle leaders or middle leaders in early years, primary or secondary settings
Date: TBC
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm each session
Cohort: Maximum 20 people per cohort
Venue: Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 2NL
Cost: £1200 including assessment fee
National Professional Qualification For Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
We have partnered with UCL IoE through their national Alliance to deliver National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
UCL IoE are the NPQ licence holder and are accountable for all NPQ provision under the terms of their licence, including that provided by us as a member of this Alliance. As a provider of NPQs through this Alliance, we work closely with UCL IoE to ensure that we meet all of the necessary requirements and metrics as set out by the Department for Education and as per the terms of UCL IoE’s licence. This is to ensure the quality and consistency of these qualifications at a national level.
The Programme
The NPQSL is designed to help those aspiring to, or currently performing within, senior leadership roles, with an aim to enhance their performance and leadership skills. The programme equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve the NPQSL qualification.
The core components of the NPQSL programme are as follows:
- 9 face-to-face, facilitated training sessions (half day);
- 360 tool for self-evaluation against core leadership competencies;
- 1 improvement project and associated written assignment
The NPQSL curriculum covers 6 competency areas which are assessed over one written assignment.
- Strategy and improvement
- Teaching and curriculum excellence
- Leading with impact
- Working in partnership
- Managing resources and risks
Increasing capability
To support you in the completion of your chosen NPQ our offer includes as standard:
Expert-designed curriculum, content and resources which align to the required leadership behaviours and competencies, provided by UCL
Minimum 18 hours of face-to-face, facilitated training delivered over at least two terms (but no more than 18 months)
- 360° reviews
- A network of peers and relevant experts
- Assessment support and full assessment of your final submission
- Trained and quality assured facilitators of whom at least 50% are serving school leaders
Eligibility
- Likely to be in a senior leadership role in the next 12-18 months
- Have completed at least one year at a middle leadership level
- May have served on an extended SLT
- Those currently in senior leadership roles who fit within the guidance below:
- Senior leaders should have responsibility for the results of a team, and line manage at least one middle leader
- Will serve on the senior leadership of the school, and attend SLT meetings
- In secondary schools, senior leaders will have roles such as assistant headteacher or assistant/vice-principals
- In large secondary schools, heads of large departments and faculties, leaders may have responsibility commensurate with that of senior leaders
- In primary schools, senior leaders will have roles such as assistant/associate headteacher or assistant/vice-principals as well as substantive whole-school responsibilities
- If the senior leader is aspiring to headship, or is a deputy headteacher in secondary / deputy or assistant headteacher in primary, this person is likely to be more suited to NPQH
- For both aspiring and serving senior leaders to receive their qualification, they will need to lead an improvement project across their school, lasting at least two terms, to reduce variation in pupil progress and attainment and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching. Therefore, it is essential that this is something your school understands and will support when placing participants on the programme.
Please note it is an expectation that participants attend 8 out of 9 training sessions in order to pass this programme
Course Booking
Audience: Senior leaders, aspiring senior leaders, staff with significant responsibilities
Cohort size: Maximum 20 people per cohort
Date: TBC
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: TBC
Cost: £1300