NPQ in Headship (NPQH)

Programme breakdown

The NPQH is designed for school leaders who are, or aspire to be, a Headteacher or Head of school with responsibility for leading a school.

Designed with busy school leaders in mind, the NPQH is delivered using a blend of online seminars, flexible online learning and face to face conferences.

How will I learn?

You will develop the knowledge, skills and concepts for areas of whole-school responsibility related to your role as an aspiring or current headteacher.

Modules include:

• School culture
• Teaching
• Curriculum and assessment
• Behaviour
• Additional and special educational needs
• Professional development
• Organisational management
• Implementation
• Working in partnership
• Governance and accountability

How will I benefit?

• Be equipped with school-focused leadership knowledge, which you can use to establish the culture and conditions where staff and pupils can thrive

• Develop expertise that is flexible and allows you to respond to the challenges you will encounter in a range of contexts

• Learn how to create an effective school culture and align your staff in your school’s mission

• Benefit from the latest evidence-based research to aid with developing strategies to improve teaching and pupil performance at your school

• Develop leadership knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for teachers and pupils in your school