Curriculum
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Our NPQSL offers a tailored programme of professional learning for the following colleagues:
School leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities. Such as:
- An experienced middle leader
- A recent deputy headteacher
- An assistant headteacher
- Other senior staff
The programme will support you and your setting as follows:
We know that our children and young people need teachers who are committed to their education and are confident learners themselves. Our programmes have been developed with teachers and leaders to:
- Create professionally confident teachers and leaders.
- Grow the next generation of leaders with the skills and knowledge to use the evidence base for the benefit of their children and young people.
- Retain the best teachers who are excellent, collaborative role models for their schools and communities.
- Inspire leaders who can harness the power of rich learning environments for their children and young people no matter the current circumstances
Assessment
In order to complete NPQSL, you will be required to:
- Attend all programme sessions.
- Ensure a minimum of 90% engagement with the programme.
- Complete a summative case study style assessment.
To support you in the completion of NPQSL, our offer includes as standard:
- An engaging curriculum which blends face-to-face, online and self-study.
- A supportive facilitator and peer network.
- Local groups with reduced travel time.
The Framework:
National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Senior Leadership Framework (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Dates, times & locations of training sessions
October 2024 – March 2026 (18 months)
May 2025 – September 2026 (18 months)
Face-to-face sessions will be held at venues in Barnsley, Doncaster, Selby and Wakefield.