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Leadership Programmes Duration: 18 Months plus assessment time.
NPQ Special Educational Needs Coordinator (NPQSENCO) is a new programme designed to equip teachers and school leaders within the SEND landscape. This programme aims to develop participants’ professional knowledge and critical understanding of key concepts and debates addressed in the academic and professional literature, in order to lead and coordinate special educational needs and disability (SEN and D) provision across an educational setting. For more information click here.

NPQ for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) is designed for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities. For more information click here.

NPQ for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) is designed for early years leaders qualified to at least Level 3 with full and relevant qualifications working in a wide range of Early Years (EY) settings including Private, Voluntary or Independent (PVI) with leadership responsibilities. For more information click here.

NPQ for Headship (NPQH) is designed for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school. For more information click here.

Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO) is a bespoke programme consisting of tailored resources, coaching and peer networking opportunities to support ongoing professional development and wellbeing. The additional support offer is designed for those in their first five years of headship. For more information click here.

NPQ for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) is designed for school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, an executive headteacher or have a school trust CEO role with responsibility for leading several schools. This programme is delivered centrally by UCL. For more information click here.
