NPQ in Senior Leadership (NPQSL)

Programme Breakdown

The NPQSL is designed for school leaders who are, or aspire to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities.

Designed with busy teachers in mind, the NPQSL is delivered using a blend of online seminars, flexible online learning and conferences. 

What will I learn?

You will develop expertise in the knowledge, skills and concepts for areas of cross- and whole-school responsibility related to your role.

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?

• Grow your expertise as a senior school leader, broadening your leadership knowledge and gaining the specialist expertise needed to tackle your school improvement priorities
• Learn how to support the development of a positive, predictable, supportive and safe environment for pupils and colleagues
• Share experiences with other school leaders, learn how they’ve faced challenges and build a professional network that will support you throughout your career
• Benefit from the latest evidence-based research to aid with developing strategies to improve teaching and pupil performance at your school