National Professional Qualifications
NPQSL
We’re really excited to introduce NPQ in Senior Leadership (NPQSL).
School leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities.
This 21-month programme (18 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– 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 complete a significant but manageable change project as part of your role. There will be ongoing support through a seminar group and discussion forum.
What will I learn?
You’ll develop expertise in the knowledge, skills and concepts for areas of cross- and whole-school responsibility related to your role. These include school culture, behaviour and professional development. Our content is informed by the best and most recent evidence and developed with input from serving 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 provides an opportunity to plan a strategic improvement, focused on your context and pupils.
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
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.
“The great advantage of taking part in an NPQ with Bright Futures and Teach First is the blended approach to learning. The modules for self-learning can be picked up and put down to suit your work-life with the system knowing where you were last up to, which makes it quick and simple to continue your learning journey. The online sessions I have attended have been great at providing opportunities for colleagues to openly discussion possible leadership scenarios, give you ideas and gain insights from other professionals that can help you to challenge and reflect upon your thinking and approaches to leadership.”
Delivery model, duration and programme breakdown
The NPQSL is delivered using a blend of online ‘live’ seminars, flexible online learning and face-to-face conferences. Over 18 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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