We've designed this new, fully-funded NPQ to help you put evidence-based school leadership methods into practice and drive change in your school setting. It will also focus on specific headship challenges in your school or trust.

On this programme, you will learn how to:

• set clear goals and communicate shared values that improve classroom and school culture
• transform pupils’ knowledge, capabilities and beliefs about learning
• create a fair and structured approach to learning and testing
• establish a safe and positive environment for pupils
• support colleagues to meet individual needs and make sure all pupils have access to a rich curriculum
• lead school-wide professional development for staff
• establish good financial, human and educational resource management
• make and act on evidence-informed decisions
• work well with parents, carers, other schools and the wider community
• lead by example, be accountable for decisions and make sure staff know their professional responsibilities.

Who is this programme for?

The NPQH is for school leaders who are or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.