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Updated programme structure for NPQEL Autumn 2023
NPQEL is delivered over 4 cycles which start with a Face-to-Face event. This is followed by an online course, a formative assessment task and 1:1 coaching.
For Autumn 2023 we have streamlined guided learning hours and the assessment requirements to make the programme more manageable for busy school leaders.
Furthermore, we have introduced more 1:1 coaching from an experienced executive coach as well as Expert Talks from from renowned education and industry leaders.
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NPQEL
This 18-month course will help you gain confidence and develop skills in:
- the specialist expertise required to run a multi-school organisation
- developing processes and systems that enable and encourage collaboration between staff within and across schools
- effectively managing resources and establishing sustainable policies.
How you and your school could benefit
Excel as an executive leader
Set an ambitious vision for your schools or trust and create the conditions and culture needed for staff and pupils to thrive.
Learn from experts
Join one-to-one coaching sessions where you’ll get advice from experts and tailored feedback on your performance.
Flexible learning
This programme is designed to be completed alongside your daily role. It is delivered in short, bite-sized chunks which will fit around your existing commitments.
Form a strong support network
Connect with other school leaders, share your collective expertise and build a network with people who face similar challenges as you.
Focus on your specific needs
Traditionally, professional development in leadership has focused on personal traits, such as the qualities of dynamic and charismatic leadership. This course pays more attention to tackling the persistent problems of your daily role.
National Qualifications, Local Delivery
We work with a fantastic NPQ Delivery Partner Network made up of England's leading Teaching School Hubs (TSHs), MATs and other schools groups to deliver NPQs across England. By working with local schools groups, we ensure that these national qualifications are contextualised to your locality with Face-to-Face events facilitated by local experts and held in local schools. Click the map to the right to find your nearest group.
Online-only groups
Face-to-Face events are one of the most popular aspects of the NPQH and we always advise NPQH participants to attend where possible. However, if you are unable to take time off school to attend the 4 Face-to-Face events an online-only option is available. Our online-only NPQH substitutes the Face-to-Face events with facilitated online webinars and awards the same DfE-accredited NPQH certificate. Simply select "Online-only" when completing the "Engagement Route" section of the NPQH application form.
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For a more detailed look at the qualification please watch this presentation from NPQEL lead facilitator Vanessa Macdonald.
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Other NPQs
A total of 8 fully-funded NPQs are available to teachers in state-funded schools and academies in England.
Take a look at the brochures below to find out more.