Aspiring Headteacher Development Programme – Preparing for NPQH
This programme is for aspiring headteachers in preparation for undertaking the assessment required for the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). It is a five-module programme that will be delivered over three terms spanning two academic years, commencing at the start of the spring term and being completed by the end of the Autumn Term. Completion of this programme is an expectation for all future NPQH applicants.
This national programme is delivered by Partneriaet and other Regional Consortia with their partners, which include Local Authorities. It has been endorsed by the National Academy of Educational Leadership.
This programme is available, as part of the PL offer 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.
The programme promotes highly effective leadership through self-evaluation and reflection, exploring the relationships between leadership, successful schools and the wider community.
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).
Module 1 – Making a Difference
Programme Overview including role of LC and networking
Role of Headteacher
Where are we – the Welsh educational context
Vision – what is your vision? Developing a shared vision.
Strategic Planning and Processes – SER and SIP
Leadership Experience
Development Module 2 – Leadership (i)
What is effective leadership?
What sort of leader am I?
Effective Teams
Human Resources
Development Module 3 – Leadership (ii)
Leadership Styles – Collaborative, Distributed,
Transformational, Situational
Managing Change
Health and Safety
Development Module 4 – Leading Pedagogy
Role of Headteacher in Teaching and Learning
Quality Assurance
Use of Data
Measuring and Reporting Impact
Managing resources including Finance
Development Module 5 – Effective development of the school workforce
Schools as Learning Organisations
Sustaining collaborative culture both within and beyond the school
Supporting growth in others
Developing and leading a culture of innovation
Accountability of self and others including developing effective governance.
Safeguarding
Post programme
Revisit Leadership Standards Self-Review
Decide on readiness for NPQH assessment
Key Aspects of the delivery of the Programme
The delivery of this programme is over a calendar year. All activities undertaken as part of this programme are delivered in Welsh, English or bilingually.
Each candidate is allocated a Leadership Coach and membership of a peer group for support throughout the programme.
Application
Access to this programme is through a national application process. Applicants will need to submit a completed Leadership Standards Self Revie along with their application form.
Co-ordinator for Partneriaeth
Rob Phillips
Hazel Faulkner