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

 

Curriculum

Our NPQH offers a tailored programme of professional learning for the following colleagues:

  • School leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.
  • Those in their first two years of headship without an NPQH are also encouraged to apply.

The programme will support you and your setting as follows:

We know that our children and young people need teachers who are committed to their education and are confident learners themselves. Our programmes have been developed with teachers and leaders to:

  • Create professionally confident teachers and leaders.
  • Grow the next generation of leaders with the skills and knowledge to use the evidence base for the benefit of their children and young people.
  • Retain the best teachers who are excellent, collaborative role models for their schools and communities.
  • Inspire leaders who can harness the power of rich learning environments for their children and young people no matter the current circumstances.

Click here to view the UCL flyer

Click here to view the BPN Leadership Brochure

 

Assessment

In order to complete NPQH, you will be required to:

  • Attend all programme sessions.
  • Ensure a minimum of 90% engagement with the programme.
  • Complete a summative case study style assessment.

To support you in the completion of NPQH, our offer includes as standard:

  • An engaging curriculum which blends face-to-face, online and self-study.
  • A supportive facilitator and peer network.
  • Local groups with reduced travel time.

The Framework:

National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Headship Framework (publishing.service.gov.uk)

The Early Headship Coaching Offer is an optional extra to the NPQH, run centrally by UCL.

The Early Headship Coaching Offer is a non-assessed, supportive peer network for head teachers and principals in the first five years of their role.  Find out more here.

 

Apply now

We advise that you complete a pre-registration with your chosen provider for the best chance of securing funding.

The Department for Education (DfE) registration portal for the Spring 2025 cohort will open on the 10th February 2025, if pre-registered, your chosen lead provider will let you know when to register with the DfE.

🔗DfE Registration

 

For further information on funding for NPQs, please click here.