Outstanding Leader Programme – National Professional Qualifications
Published: Monday, September 6th, 2021 at 10:51 AM
To start this autumn, apply by 12th September 2021 –
HEP is pleased to share the following information from the Green School Trust –
The Green School Trust has partnered with Best Practice Network to deliver the full range of National Professional Qualifications through the Outstanding Leader Programme.
The newly reformed suite of NPQs are:
- NPQ specialist Leading teacher development *
- NPQ specialist Leading teaching
- NPQ specialist Leading behaviour and culture
- NPQ Senior Leader
- NPQ Headship **
- NPQ Executive Headship
NPQ Application Deadline – Autumn 2021 Start
The application deadline for our Autumn intake of NPQs is Sunday 12th September.
Colleagues can find out more, and apply via www.outstanding leaders.org.
Please see our brochure for further information on courses.
For additional information, Best Practice Network on-hand advisors are available to answer any questions. Please contact them at 01179 209 428 or enquiries@bestpracticenet.co.uk.
DfE Scholarships
Colleagues working in state-maintained schools and academies that fall within the top 30th percentile in relation Pupil Premium can access any of the NPQs fully funded by a DfE scholarship.
There are a number of Schools within Hounslow Borough in this category.
Please contact cpd@bestpracticenet.co.uk or phone 01179 209 428 to see if your school is eligible.
Alternative Funding
*The National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development is available to all interested colleagues in maintained schools or academies, irrespective of PP numbers.
** The National Professional Qualification for Headship is free to access & complete for headteachers in maintained schools and academies and within their first two years of headship.
Apprenticeships routes to NPQ
Best Practice also offers Apprenticeship funded routes to NPQ, providing participants with a full NPQ along with extra leadership training and additional support of a Level 5 or 7 apprenticeship.
The funding comes from existing Apprenticeship Levy funds or government co-investment .
The following Apprenticeships with NPQs are available for Autumn 2021 starters:
- Senior Leaders Apprenticeship with NPQSL
- Headteacher Apprenticeship with NPQH
- Executive Leaders Apprenticeship with NPQEL
For more information about completing an Apprenticeship with NPQ please contact apprenticeships@bestpracticenet.co.uk.