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Comments from the NPQH Pilot - 2 day assessments

 

" The whole process was rigorous, demanding, invigorating, enjoyable"

 

"The activities enabled me to draw conclusions about my practice. The whole process has felt real and personal to me"

 

"Good range of activities to high-light strengths and provide opportunities for understanding our professional development needs"

 

"Enjoyed the process - appropriate level of challenge and support"

 

"Each task required me to use different skills and adapt to each situation requiring me to draw upon variety of strengths"

 

"The interaction between colleagues - particularly the cross phase discussions of issues"

 

"I thought all the activities we were asked to do were appropriately challenging, relevant and useful. They made me reflect on my performance and helped me see areas for development, as well as strengths"

 

"Very clear and appropriate programme and tasks which were very applicable to future headship"

 

"A professional approach from all"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NPQH

The next recruitment round opens on

13 November 2009 and closes at noon on

12 January 2010

The National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) is a mandatory qualification for those applying for headship in the maintained sector. The qualification has been recently re-designed to reflect the changing role of headship and school leadership.

For further information please click on the following links that will take you to the NCSL website

National College Website

Frequently asked questions

Who is NPQH for

The re-designed NPQH is for those who aspire to headship as a trainee headteacher with the expectation that successful applicants will be no more than 12 - 18 months from their first headship post.

There are 5 stages to the re-designed NPQH ensuring that aspiring headteachers are given every opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Pre-entry

Applicants may wish to consider their readiness for headship by looking at the resources on the NCSL website:

'Tomorrow's leaders today'

Where you will find pre-entry resources including on-line activities, diagnostic tools, case studies and background materials.

Information Sessions:

Dates and venues for the next round of Information Sessions are now available.

Entry and Development Process

The next recruitment round will open on 13 November 2009 and closes at noon on 12 January 2010 with successful applicants starting the provision in March/April 2010. The application and eligibility process has two stages. Stage one is the completion of the application form, stage two is an assessment and development event. Those applicants who are successful will attend a two day assessment and development event and engage in a number of self assessment activities. This event will assess applicant's motivation, capability and readiness to progress as a trainee headteacher, with a personalised leadership development plan. With their plan a trainee headteacher will have access to a range of opportunities including national learning materials, placements, coaching, on-line resources and leadership development activities.

Accessing Provision

To support trainee headteachers in meeting their development needs an introductory event will be held after the two-day assessment and development process. This will be an opportunity to progress their personal development record and to establish a link with a coach.

In addition, trainee headteachers can attend the SELT Seminars, Master Classes and Workshops a list of these together with dates can be found by clicking on the link below:

View NPQH Workshops & Conferences

NPQH Workshop Booking Form

Graduation

At graduation trainee headteachers will present a portfolio of their professional knowledge, understanding and learning for assessment to confirm their readiness for headship.

First Headship

Those who are successful are ready to apply for their first substantive headship.

Useful Documents for NPQH Trainee Headteachers

How to Apply How to apply

 

For further information contact SELT

 
Frank Clare, NPQH Director Frank Clare
Barbara Kippen, Programme Coordinator Barbara Kippen

 
       
 
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