NPQ
NPQs
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OFSTED OUTSTANDING In May 2024, Ofsted inspected the CEFEL NPQs and were awarded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. The opening line of the report says, “Participants benefit greatly from the exceptional training they receive from highly skilled and expert trainers, facilitators and coaches.” |
We are running the programmes below in collaboration with CEFEL until July 2025.
The SDBE will not be running the NPQ programmes for cohorts 7+. Instead, you can apply for the next cohorts of NPQs with our London partners. Please apply via: NPQs - Foundation For Educational Leadership (cefel.org.uk). We would advise selecting ‘Region 5 – London’ on the application form so that you are linked to another local London provider.
For more information on all NPQs being offered, please visit: Overview of NPQS - Foundation For Educational Leadership (cefel.org.uk)
Leadership NPQs
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NPQSL- National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership |
Develop whole-school leadership expertise to improve outcomes for teachers and pupils.
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This course is for teachers and leaders who are or want to be senior leaders with cross-school responsibilities. You will develop skills in:
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NPQH - National Professional Qualification for Headship |
Become an expert school leader and outstanding headteacher.
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This course is for experienced senior leaders or new Headteachers who want to develop their leadership knowledge & expertise to lead at whole-school level. You’ll be equipped with school-focused leadership knowledge, which you can use to establish the culture and conditions where staff and pupils can thrive. |
Specialist NPQs
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Target audience |
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NPQLT- National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching |
Support improvements in the quality of teaching and learning.
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This course is for teachers and middle leaders who have, or want to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase.
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NPQLTD-National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development |
Support the development of teachers.
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This course is for staff who have, or want to have, responsibility for:
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NPQLBC -National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour and Culture |
Promote a culture of good behaviour and high expectations.
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This course is suitable for all teachers and leaders who are, or want to be, involved in developing and implementing behaviour and wellbeing strategies in their school.
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NPQLPM -National Professional Qualification for Leading Primary Mathematics |
Use mastery approaches to lead maths teaching in your school.
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This course is for:
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Our participants are:
- Working towards gaining a nationally recognised qualification
- Experiencing a great balance of sessions with some online to support their workload and some delivered locally in small groups with other teachers/ leaders from their local area
- Thinking deeply about leading in a values-led way, whether or not they work in a church school or whether they currently have links to our diocese
- Building their local networks and relationships with school leaders locally to them, who really understand what teaching is like in their area
- Receiving high-quality training and development through a wide range of CPD which promotes excellence in education, growing highly effective inclusive schools rooted in Christian values
- Working collaboratively with other ambitious staff. The SDBE’s SIAMS and OFSTED inspection outcomes place us as one of the highest performing Diocesan Boards of Education, with our schools’ performance consistently above national averages.
The success of the NPQ programmes
Comments from OFSTED inspection, May 2024:
“The Delivery Partner (SDBE) is strong at meeting the needs of participants.”
“Excellent modelling of professional behaviours from Coaches and Facilitators.”
“Leaders of the participants share that they are seeing increased confidence of those participants in speaking to SLT with an evidence-based approach.”
“Leaders of the participants share that they are seeing their staff taking risks that they wouldn’t have taken before because they feel secure in the evidence base.”
“Participants love the ‘Called, Connected, Committed’ coaching model so much, they’d like even more of it!”
“The quality of training materials is consistently of a high quality and informs the coaching sessions very effectively.”
“Participants trust the research – which then enables them to take risks in their leadership setting – risks that are underpinned by the use of research.”
What our participants are saying:
- 95% agree or strongly agree that Coach/Facilitator knowledge/engagement is sound. No participant disagrees.
- 93% agree or strongly agree that participant experience (face to face) is sound. No participant disagrees.
- 96% agree or strongly agree that sessions developed their knowledge and practice. No participant disagrees.
- 96% feel that the teaching cycles have increased their research. No participant disagrees.
- >90%feel that they are better equipped to lead others as a result of their programme.
- 100% of participants on Leadership NPQs are very satisfied/ satisfied with the programmes.
- >96% of participants on Specialist NPQs are very satisfied/ satisfied with the programmes.
“Coaches are knowledgeable.”
“We are more aware of the research behind practice.”
“ We have a deeper understanding of research and it helps to clarify and develop understanding.”
“Going away with a question to action really helps in reflecting upon and learning from the session.”
“The material is pitched well with a broad range of evidence/theory to consider.”
“I am learning about practice in different settings.”
“We are able to express and share our experiences.”
“It is great to have more in-depth conversations in smaller groups.”
“I am able to compare my practice to the research base and consider changes.”
“I enjoy collaborating with colleagues.”
“I am engaging with new learning.”
“I am more confident to question my own understanding and that of others.”
“My thinking changed having discussed and reflected upon the research we undertook as it allowed me to refine my techniques and strategies, ultimately helping me grow and develop professionally.”
“The sessions emphasise the need to continuously learn and evolve, to be open to new perspectives, and to cultivate a mindset that is flexible and adaptable to different situations.”
“I am thoroughly enjoying the course content. It is supporting me in being a very reflective practitioner. I am also already applying this theory and knowledge into my school setting and teaching practice.”