Why NPQs are Good Value for Money?

What do headteachers notice about the impact post-NPQs?

Participants demonstrate greater knowledge, clarity and depth of thought, ability to reflect and be reflexive, use more evidence, with 100% having an impact on schools and pupils (headteacher feedback).

Participants use evidence to implement strategies effectively and can reflect accurately on their progress (headteacher feedback).

What do participants say?

As a result of engaging with NPQs, participants fed back that they are:

More efficient in own practice
Confidently taking on increased responsibility
Transferring knowledge to their peers
Applying knowledge and skills in their own specific contexts
Carefully planning and implementing change
Taking steps to lead change.
Keen to further develop their skills and knowledge.

“Coaching has been inspiring and thought-provoking”, “excellent – it really challenged my thinking and is really supporting me to grow professionally” NPQEL

“I absolutely would not have applied for, and got my first headship without the NPQH” – NPQH

“I really appreciate the time and deep knowledge and understand that the facilitators have and appreciate them sharing their knowledge and understanding.” – NPQSL

“The coaching sessions have been very helpful in identifying my strengths and areas for development as a leader of teaching.” NPQLT

“The face-to-face sessions and webinars have been very well organised, and the facilitators have used their knowledge and experience to create a very effective environment for deeper, analytical thinking and discussion” NPQLBC

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Evidence Informed

Devised in collaboration with teachers, school leaders, academies, and an Expert Advisory Group. independently reviewed by the EEF to verify that they are evidence-based

Professional Development Focus

All qualifications include a strand dedicated to professional development. The aim of this is to change the narrative within schools around Personal Development.

Golden Thread

The reformed suite supports the ‘golden thread’ running from ITT and ECF using the same core evidence-base and developing the shared language.

Domain Specific

The reformed suite of qualifications focus more on the key domains of leadership that teachers and school leaders need to thrive and less on generic leadership styles.

Assessment

There is no longer an in-school project to complete alongside the training element of the programme. Participants will complete an open-book assessment in an eight-day set window based on a case study.