The Alliance of Leading Learning is one of the leading providers of Initial Teacher Training in the West Midlands.
The Alliance of Leading Learning are working in partnership with LLSE, BPN and Teach First to deliver the fully suite of 10 NPQs. To fine out about funding click here. See below for information on each individual programme or take a look at our FAQs here
National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership
The NPQEL programme is delivered over an 18 month period with 4 modules. At the end of the taught elements you will undertake a summative assessment.
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The NPQEL programme is delivered over an 18 month period with 4 modules. At the end of the taught elements you will undertake a summative assessment.
Click Here for a breakdown of how the programme is delivered and the time commitment.
The course is comprised of four modules over 18 months. Each module lasts 12 weeks. The modules cover all of the ‘learn that and learn how to’ statements from the NPQ Executive Leadership Framework Document.
Module 1: What a Trust is and how it differs from a school
Module 2: The Trust key purpose is to deliver high quality education
Module 3: The Trust role in shaping behaviours and supporting most vulnerable
Module 4: How to effect change in a Trust
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 2500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change.
National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership
18 months (plus 3 months for the summative assessment process)
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4 (each 12 weeks study time)
Over the course of the whole programme (spread over five terms), you’ll undertake 77 hours of learning. This includes a combination of seminars, learning modules, conferences and a practical learning cycle.
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 1500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change.
National Professional Qualification for Headship
The NPQH programme is delivered over an 18 month period with 4 modules. At the end of the taught elements you will undertake a summative assessment.
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The course is comprised of four modules over 18 months. Each module lasts 12 weeks. The modules cover all of the ‘learn that and learn how to’ statements from the NPQ Headship Framework Document.
Module 1: Teaching, curriculum and assessment
Module 2: Behaviour, Additional and SEND
Module 3: Organisational management, Working in Partnership and Governance and Accountability
Module 4: Professional Development and Implementation
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 2500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change.
For more information on assessments follow this link.
International Professional Qualification for Headship.
The legacy NPQs have had participants from Beijing, Qatar, China, Macau and Malaysia successfully complete their NPQs.
Click Here for the dates and times for our ongoing cohort which commenced in February 2023.
The course is comprised of four modules over 18 months. Each module lasts 12 weeks. The modules cover all of the ‘learn that and learn how to’ statements from the NPQ Headship Framework Document.
Module 1: Teaching, curriculum and assessment
Module 2: Behaviour, Additional and SEND
Module 3: Organisational management, Working in Partnership and Governance and Accountability
Module 4: Professional Development and Implementation
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 2500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change.
For more information on assessments follow this link.
National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour and Culture
The NPQLBC programme is delivered over a 12 month period with 3 modules. At the end of the taught elements you will undertake a summative assessment.
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The course is comprised of three modules over 12 months. Each module lasts 12 weeks. The
modules cover all of the ‘learn that and learn how to’ statements from the NPQ Leading Behaviour and Culture Framework Document.
Module 1: School culture
Module 2: Enabling conditions for good behaviour
Module 3: Managing complex behavioural needs
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 1500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change. For more information on assessments follow this link.
12 months (plus 3 months for the summative assessment process)
Modules: 3 (each 12 weeks study time)
Approx 55 hours of learning. This includes a combination of seminars, online learning modules, conferences and a practical implementation cycle.
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 1500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change.
National Professional Qualification for Leading Primary Maths
12 months – find out more here.
The course is comprised of three modules over 12 months. Each module lasts 12 weeks. The
modules cover all of the ‘learn that and learn how to’ statements from the NPQ Leading Primary Maths Framework Document.
Module 1: Establishing the building blocks for effective Maths mastery education.
Module 2: Curriculum and pedagogy for Maths mastery education.
Module 3: Adaptive teaching and assessment for Maths mastery education.
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 1500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change. For more information on assessments follow this link.
The NPQLPM will be fully funded.
Find out more about funding here and apply here.
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching
The NPQLT programme is delivered over a 12 month period with 3 modules. At the end of the taught elements you will undertake a summative assessment.
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he course is comprised of three modules over 12 months. Each module lasts 12 weeks. The
modules cover all of the ‘learn that and learn how to’ statements from the NPQ Leading Teaching Framework Document.
Module 1: School Culture and How Pupils Learn
Module 2: Curriculum and Classroom Practice
Module 3: Adaptive teaching and assessment practices
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 1500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change. For more information on assessments follow this link.
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development
The NPQLTD programme is delivered over a 12 month period with 3 modules. At the end of the taught elements you will undertake a summative assessment.
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The course is comprised of three modules over 12 months. Each module last 12 weeks. The modules cover all of the ‘learn that and learn how to’ statements from the NPQ Leading Teaching Development Framework Document.
Module 1: Design and implement
Module 2: Deliver and implement effective teacher development
Module 3: Sustaining and implement teacher development
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 1500-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change. For more information on assessments follow this link.
NPQ for SENCOs and leaders
18 months – 1.5 – 2.5hrs per week – for more information click here.
This course is comprised of 5 modules. As part of each module you will undertake some face-to-face training and tutoring (approximately 2 hours), some online training (approach 3 hours), and carry out self-study (approximately 6 hours).
You will be expertly guided through your modules by your facilitators.
The key topics covered in the course are:
When completing your NPQ for SENCOs application form please ensure you nominate Shropshire and Telford Education Partnership (STEP) as your chosen delivery partner from the drop-down list e.g.
Register interest and apply below:
National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership
The NPQSL programme is delivered over an 18 month period with 4 modules. At the end of the taught elements you will undertake a summative assessment.
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The course is comprised of four modules over 18 months. Each module lasts 12 weeks. The modules cover all of the ‘learn that and learn how to’ statements from the NPQ Senior Leadership Framework Document.
Module 1: Intro to senior leadership and effective professional development for improving teaching.
Module 2: Exploration of the characteristics of effective teaching.
Module 3: Behaviour, Additional and SEND
Module 4: Organisational management, Working in Partnership and Governance and Accountability
Formative assessment takes place throughout the programme, helping you understand the progress you are making, and facilitators to adapt your learning experiences.
Summative assessment takes the form of a 2000-word response to a case study, completed in a single 8-day window at the end of your programme. The assessment will give you the opportunity to demonstrate how you would deploy the knowledge, skills and understanding gained through the NPQ to lead and implement a specific aspect of change. Find out more about assessments Here.
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