Leadership
National Middle Leader Development Programme
Delivery method
National Development Programme with Online seminars, workshops and Facilitated Peer Support Networks.
Duration
1 year
Target Audience
This programme is available to all middle leaders across Wales who have areas of responsibility and/or line management of staff.
Phase
Middle Leaders in all schools.
Language of Delivery
All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.
Program format.
The delivery of the middle leader programme includes mentoring, peer support networks and an individual leadership standards self-review.
Program outline.
This programme is part of an ongoing and sequential development process that matches the professional learning pathway and will build upon the skills and knowledge of an individual’s prior professional learning. There are core modules (5 days equivalent) that allow the participant to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to become an effective school leader along with subsequent opportunity to engage effectively with bespoke/ specialised modules directly related to their areas of responsibility.
Registration.
Full information and application details on Dolen.
https://porth.erw-rhwyd.cymru/repository/resource/e6e80cfc-aeb0-4c76-89e5-feadad66ac53/en
National Senior Leader Development Programme
Delivery method
National Development Programme with Online seminars, workshops, Facilitated Peer Support Networks and an individual leadership standards self-review
Duration
1 year (January 2021 – December 2021)
Target Audience
This programme is for leaders who have overall responsibility for an aspect of leadership across an establishment. This includes senior curriculum/pastoral leaders and members of a senior leadership team, such as assistant or deputy headteachers.
Phase
All schools including PRU
Language of Delivery
All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.
Program format.
This programme is part of an ongoing and sequential development process that matches the professional learning pathway and will build upon the skills and knowledge of an individual’s prior professional learning. There are core modules (5 days equivalent)
Program outline.
The programme is delivered by the regional consortia and their partners which includes Local Authorities and Higher Education.
This development programme will consist of:
o Module 1 Values and Dispositions, Self-Reflection
o Module 2 Working With Others
o Module 3 Coaching and Mentoring
o Module 4 Pedagogy.
o Module 5 Collaboration
Registration.
Full information and access to the national application process are available on Dolen.
https://porth.erw-rhwyd.cymru/repository/resource/6827a4ee-a2d4-4066-8885-9aeb5bcc3224/en
Programme will be launched nationally on 19/10/2020
National Aspiring Headteacher Programme - Preparing for NPQH
Delivery method
National Development Programme with online seminars, workshops and Facilitated Peer Support Networks.
Duration
1 years
Target Audience
This programme will be available to all experienced school leaders who believe that they demonstrate attainment against the Professional Standards for Teaching & Leadership and for whom headship is a realistic next step.
Phase
All schools including PRU
Language of Delivery
All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.
Program format.
This programme is part of an ongoing and sequential development process that matches the professional learning pathway and will build upon the skills and knowledge of an individual’s prior professional learning. There are core modules (5 days equivalent)
Program outline.
The programme will enable participants to reflect on their own professional practice and to ensure they are well prepared when applying to undertake formal assessment for the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers (NPQH).
Registration.
Full information and access to the national application process are available on Dolen.
https://porth.erw-rhwyd.cymru/repository/resource/7856ae85-9eb5-4130-9221-5d1b0b9e5171/en
National Professional Qualification for Headteachers - NPQH
Delivery method
National Assessment Only Programme to assess candidates for the award of NPQH.
Duration
1 term (October 2020 – February 2021)
Target Audience
The NPQH (Assessment Only) is specifically for practitioners who are actively seeking headship as their next post (within the next 12 months).
Phase
All schools including PRU
Language of Delivery
All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.
Program format.
Support of Leadership Coach to prepare for assessment. Attendance at Assessment Centre for ½ day Assessment February 2021.
Program outline.
Successful applicants who are endorsed by their LA Endorsement Panel will be allocated a Leadership Coach and Peer Support Network to prepare for assessment.
Registration.
Full information and access to the national application process are available on Dolen.
https://porth.erw-rhwyd.cymru/repository/resource/acd7ff0a-1fc8-45e5-85ef-350fa23a181f/en
Applications Now Closed. See Aspiring Headteacher Programme.
National Newly Appointed Headteacher Programme
Delivery method
National Development Programme with Online seminars, workshops and Facilitated Peer Support Networks.
Duration 2 years (September 2020 – July 2022)
Target Audience
All newly appointed Headteachers or Acting Headteachers (expected to be in post for 2 terms). It is an expectation that ALL new Headteachers in Wales will participate in this programme.
Phase All schools including PRU
Language of Delivery
All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.
Program format.
that matches the professional learning pathway and will build upon the skills and knowledge of an individual’s prior professional learning. There are core modules (5 days equivalent)
Program outline.
The programme is structured in three phases:
Phase 1: pre-programme work including a formal handover and an individual ‘self analysis’ against the Formal Leadership Standards.
Phase 2: Year 1 of headship. This will consist of a five-day development programme focusing on gaining the local information they need, and the knowledge and skills required to develop their school as a learning organisation.
Phase 3: Year 2 of headship. This is one day where participants will share with colleagues a particular aspect of school improvement they have undertaken and also how they are building capacity within their schools.
Registration.
Full information and access to the national application process are available on Dolen. Application should follow a discussion with the school’s Challenge Advisor.
https://porth.erw-rhwyd.cymru/repository/resource/b10d4337-40af-4899-af86-c178826ceb40/en
Application.
Experienced Headteacher Programme
Delivery method
The programme will provide each participant with personally tailored challenges and support; time to discuss ideas, theories and leadership tools; and the opportunity to benefit from, and to help others successfully fill the role.
Duration
2 years
Target Audience
This programme is for experienced headteachers who wish to further develop their existing practice.
Phase
All schools including PRU
Language of Delivery
All activities undertaken as part of this programme will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.
Program format.
Completion of 360° leadership review and feedback
Bespoke modules delivered in residential at central Wales venues with cohorts consisting of Headteachers from all four regions
Each participant is allocated a Leadership Coach and is required to work collaboratively as part of a Community of Practice (a group of experienced headteachers who share a common purpose).
Program outline.
The programme is structured in four phases over two years:
Phase 1: National Application process
Phase 2: Completion of 360° leadership review and feedback
Phase 3: Core Programme. This will consist of 4 days development over 2 residential periods, focusing on leadership review and managing change as part of the transformational reform journey
Phase 4: Active participation through Communities of Practice in a minimum of two additional modules
Registration.
Full information and access to the national application process are available on Dolen. This programme remains Paused due to current restrictions.
https://porth.erw-rhwyd.cymru/repository/resource/905348ef-6062-4a4a-b518-1ea40e72e372/en
System Leader Opportunities
Delivery method
All National Development Programmes are delivered, facilitated and supported by school leaders across the system. Opportunities to fulfil these roles are available to school based practitioners. Training and release costs are provided for these roles.
Duration
These opportunities are of varied duration dependent upon the role.
Target Audience
Practitioners who wish to further develop their existing skills and practice in roles supporting the system beyond their own school. Opportunities are available to practitioners with varied levels of expertise.
Phase
All schools and settings.
Language of Delivery
All activities undertaken as will be delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.
Program format.
System Leaders will receive training for the specific role which they will undertake.
Program outline.
System Leader roles.
o Internal School Mentor for NQT Induction Programme.
o External Verifier for NQT Induction Programme.
o HLTA Assessor.
o Programme Facilitator including Middle leader and Senior Leader Programme.
o Leadership Coach to Middle Leaders Programme.
o Leadership Coach to Aspiring Headteacher Programme.
o Leadership Coach to NPQH Programme.
o Leadership Coach to New and Acting Headteacher Programme.
o Facilitator to Communities of Practice (Experienced HT Programme).
o National Coaching and Mentoring Programme.
Registration.
Further information and access to the Expression of Interest form are available on Dolen.
https://porth.erw-rhwyd.cymru/repository/resource/397fd3d9-0b7b-4780-9f76-c02987858e3a/en