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National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML)

2017 - 2018

“Thought provoking discussions have encouraged me to reflect on my own practice and gain confidence when leading others.”

The National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) is a national qualification that provides recognition of your leadership development and professional achievement as a middle leader. It is designed to support participants in becoming highly effective middle leaders with the skills, confidence and knowledge to drive successful team performance and improved classroom practice.

We intend to offer  these National Programmes with Leadership East, who are awaiting the announcement with regards to final accreditation.

What is the NPQML programme?

To successfully achieve the qualification, participants will need to complete two Essential modules and one Elective module (chosen from a wide range of options). Included in the cost of the programme is the following:

• Online materials for the two Essential modules and one Elective module;
• One face to face training day for each module;
• Online discussions and support;
• Peer group meetings or support sessions from your mentor;
• A 360 degree diagnostic development tool with full report and workbook to support planning for your development;
• Assessment;
• Support available beyond face to face sessions to assist with assessment;
• Optional professional coaching.

Where will the programme be held?
 

Phoenix School, Orton Malborne, Peterborough. PE2 5QA
 

What modules can I study?

Essential Modules

• Leading teaching
• Managing systems and processes

Elective Modules

• Effective leadership of SEN provision
• Leading an effective team
• Leading and developing staff
• Succeeding in middle leadership
• Leading change for improvement
• Leading in a diverse system
  
  Each module requires a maximum of between 40 - 50 hours of blended learning. You will also receive a face-to-face training day for each module, access to online discussions and support, peer group meetings or support sessions from your mentor, and access to our 360o diagnostic tool.

Who is this programme suitable for?

NPQML is aimed at individuals with responsibility for leading a team and is suitable for:

• Education Leaders (key stage, subject, curriculum leaders);
• Heads of Department;
• Pastoral Leaders;
• Gifted and Talented Coordinators;
• Advanced Skills Teachers;
• Assessment Coordinators;
• Career Coordinators.

Dates and Venue

Day	Date	Time	Venue	Focus
Wed	29th November 17	9am-3pm	Phoenix Orton Malborne, Peterborough            PE2 5QA	Introductory
Wed	16th January 18	9am-3pm	Phoenix Orton Malborne, Peterborough  PE2 5QA	Essential module 1
Wed	29th  February 18	9am-3pm	Phoenix Orton Malborne, Peterborough  PE2 5QA	Essential module 2
Wed	18th April 18	9am-3pm	Phoenix Orton Malborne, Peterborough PE2 5QA	Elective module 1

Costs and registration

If you register as an individual, NPQML is available at a cost of  £850

We intend to run these National Programmes with Leadership East who are awaiting the announcement with regards to final accreditation.