National Professional Qualifications
NPQLL
We’re really excited to introduce NPQ in Leading Literacy (NPQLL) in partnership with the National Literacy Trust. The National Literacy Trust will be expert facilitators on our NPQ in Leading Literacy (NPQLL).
About the National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust’s mission is to improve the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills of those who need it most, giving them the best possible chance of success in school, work and life. It runs Literacy Hubs and campaigns in communities where low levels of literacy and social mobility are seriously impacting people’s lives. It support schools and early years settings to deliver outstanding literacy provision, and we campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians, businesses and parents.
The National Literacy Trust’s research and analysis make it the leading authority on literacy and drive its interventions. Literacy is a vital element of action against poverty and our work changes children and young people’s life stories. Its new site Words for Life provides simple, fun and educational activities for children and young people aged 0-24 to support learning at home and help them feel more confident. Find out more https://literacytrust.org.uk
Teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading literacy across a school, year group, key stage or phase.
This 15-month programme (12 months’ delivery and three months for assessment) consists of a series of modules based on the DfE’s NPQ frameworks. Each module cycle features:
- evidence-based online content to refresh and build knowledge, as well as exemplify what this looks like for your role and level of leadership
- a formative assessment task to support your learning
- a face-to-face seminar with a group of peers, facilitated by a serving school leader or Teach First Development Lead – you’ll analyse and reflect on the task and hear further examples of good practice
- the opportunity to record reflections and consolidate learning
This cycle repeats throughout the programme, with implementation a consideration in every module. Towards the end of the programme, you’ll also take a module focused specifically on effective implementation. This provides an opportunity to plan a strategic improvement, focused on your context and pupils. There will be ongoing support through a seminar group and discussion forum.
During the Practical Implementation cycle, programme members will be required to put learning into practice and implement an improvement, or plan the implementation of an improvement, in their setting based on the NPQ programme they are working towards. The focus will be identified by the programme member and must be level appropriate. This improvement should be a stretching professional development target within the programme member’s existing role. For aspiring specialist and leadership programme members, the school/employer should support them to implement an improvement at the aspiring level. The allocation of learning time is five hours so any implementation focus should be feasible within the timeframe.
What will I learn?
You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and expertise to lead effective approaches to developing literacy and supporting children’s reading and writing at all stages. This will include leading and developing others to improve children’s literacy.
Our content is informed by the best and most recent evidence and developed with input from school leaders and subject matter experts.Our programmes have a practical focus. You’ll be supported to make small but important changes to your and others’ practice throughout the programme. This will conclude with the implementation module and practical implementation cycle of the programme.
This programme will help you to:
- develop as a specialist in areas related to your role, including developing reading, writing, language and developing others
- work with serving school leaders and subject matter experts to turn new learning into changes in your own and others’ practise
- access a blended learning programme that is full of practical and tangible examples, flexible and tailored to your needs and areas of development and focus
Modules include:
- Teaching
- Developing Language
- Developing Reading
- Developing Writing
- Professional Development
- Implementation
Develop as a specialist in your role
Gain an understanding of the core principles behind developing language, reading and writing, get practical tools and guidance to lead your school’s approach to literacy, and collaborate with other leaders in similar roles.
Gain the skills for successful leadership
Build the expertise to effectively develop others and lead a powerful whole school literacy strategy.
Learn to effectively support colleagues
Develop the skills to help colleagues develop literacy across the curriculum – without creating unnecessary workload.
Free one-to-one support and coaching
If you work in a school serving disadvantaged communities, you can apply for our free one-to-one support which runs alongside the NPQ for Leading Literacy (NPQLL). This free support comes in the form of an experienced former school leader who will coach and guide you throughout the programme. You can apply for this additional support in your application.
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.
Delivery model, duration and programme breakdown
The NPQLL is delivered using a blend of online ‘live’ seminars, flexible online learning and face-to-face conferences. Over 12 months, you’ll take part in the following learning activities:
Cost and funding
The DfE has announced that all teachers and leaders employed in state-funded schools and organisations in England that offer 16-19 places will be able to access a fully funded NPQ to support teachers.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility please contact us at tsh@bright-futures.co.uk
Working in partnership with Teach First
Teach First has been an accredited NPQ provider for several years. Following a thorough due diligence process, Bright Futures is delighted to be partnered with Teach First. Teach First has got a strong and proven track record in leadership development. For nearly twenty years, Teach First has trained and developed more than 19,000 teachers and leaders, including 10,000 trainees on its teacher training programme rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Read more here.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in our NPQs and would like to be considered for the next round of applications please register your interest. Our application form is available here. We’re here to help. If you’ve got any questions about the programmes or would like to talk through your options, email us as tsh@bright-futures.co.uk
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