National Professional Qualifications

NPQSL

We’re really excited to introduce NPQ in Senior Leadership (NPQSL).

What are the objectives and the content of the NPQSL programme?

This programme will help you to:

  • develop as a leader with some areas of cross and whole school responsibility 
  • access content across a breadth of areas, such as teaching, behaviour and professional development
  • be supported to effectively implement change and improvement in an area related to your role

Modules include:

  • School culture
  • Teaching
  • Curriculum and assessment
  • Behaviour
  • Additional and special needs
  • Professional development
  • Organisational management
  • Implementation
  • Working in partnership 
  • Governance and accountability

 What are the NPQSL programme benefits?

Grow your expertise as a senior school leader

Broaden your leadership knowledge and gain the specialist expertise needed to tackle your school improvement priorities.

Create a culture where all pupils can succeed

Learn how to support the development of a positive, predictable and safe environment for pupils. Contribute to your school’s strategic direction, setting ambitious standards across the school and establishing an environment for pupil success. 

Build a supportive environment for colleagues and school leaders

Create a thriving environment in which all staff feel supported and valued. 

Join a passionate network striving for educational equality

Share experiences with other school leaders, learn how they’ve faced similar challenges and build a professional network that will support you throughout your career.

Cost and funding

For further information on cost and funding, please visit our NPQ Funding Information page. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility please contact us at tsh@bright-futures.co.uk

To submit an expression of interest for 2025/2026 click here.

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