National Professional Qualification for Headship

For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.

Areas of Study

School culture
Teaching
Curriculum and Assessment
Behaviour
Additional and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Professional Development
Organisational Management
Implementation
Working in Partnership
Governance and Accountability

Delivery Model

A flexible and accessible blended learning model combining in-person workshops, online seminars, webinars and a range of independently organised learning activities and peer networking.

Assessment

Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.

Summative assessment takes the form of a 1500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change.

The cost is £1995