Be great - National Professional Qualifications 2021/2022 - Leicestershire and ...

National Professional
   Qualifications
       2021/2022

    Be great.

Contents

 Ambition Institute.
 NPQ in Behaviour and Culture
 NPQ in Leading Teaching
 NPQ in Leading Teacher Development
 NPQ in Senior Leadership
 NPQ in Headship
 FAQs
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Ambition Institute has designed this ground-breaking new NPQ to
help you develop the knowledge and understanding of what excellent
practice looks like. The programme uses the latest evidence-based
learning and shows you how to put your findings into practice in your
own school context. You will learn alongside other teachers from
schools with similar challenges and circumstances. The new and re-
formed NPQs have been developed as a complete series, sharing a
common language. This means you can have confidence that all the
educators in your school are building and developing their knowledge
from the same evidence-based framework. Ambition Institute knows
that schools’ and trusts’ needs vary. So its programmes are designed
with flexibility in mind and can be completed at a time that suits you
best and fits in with your existing role. Through Steplab, the innovative
personal development platform built for teachers, by teachers, you will
have access to your modules and practice activities to help you get
better faster.

NPQ
Leading Behaviour and Culture
We are partnering with education charity Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for Leading Behaviour and
Culture. In 12 months, participants will gain expertise in behaviour management and discover how to create a
school culture where staff and pupils can thrive.

Those doing the training will learn:
•How to create a positive culture in their school
•At a time and pace that suits their existing timetable
•Specific behaviour and culture expertise with tailored feedback and support.

Benefits to your school:
•One of a series of new, specialist NPQs
•Introduce a common framework for teacher development
•Training facilitated by experienced educators.

You will learn how to:
•Create a culture of high expectations across your school
•Support the development of a positive, predictable and safe environment for pupils
•Assist pupils with complex behavioural needs
•Nurture improvement through evidence-based professional development
•Put new approaches to leading behaviour and culture into practice in your school setting.
How you’ll learn
The content is delivered through blended learning. This includes a mix of real-time, interactive online sessions
and self-guided modules you complete in your own time. The programme includes facilitator-led sessions with
your peer group that focus on decision making. Note: programme content is subject to change.
Assessment
The assessment window starts at the end of the 12-month programme and runs for three months. During
this time, participants will be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which they
respond to a short case study. There are two assessment windows every year, and participants can sit the
assessment two times, if they need to. You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.
Ambition Institute will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support partici-
pants.
Cost
£900 or fully bursaried for those in a school in the top 30th percentile for Pupil Premium.

NPQ
Leading Teaching
We are partnering with education charity Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for Leading Teaching. In
12 months, participants will discover what outstanding teaching looks like and use this knowledge to become
high-performing leaders of teaching.

Those doing the training will learn:
•How to become excellent leaders of teaching
•How to unpack and apply learning in teaching, curriculum and assessment
•At a time and pace that suits their existing timetable.

Benefits to your school:
•One of a series of new, specialist NPQs
•Access to the latest learning
•Retain your teaching talent.

You will learn how to:
•Explain important ideas about the science of learning
•Understand what good teaching practice is and how to implement it
•Support colleagues to design a broad and coherent curriculum
•Plan effective lessons and stimulate your pupils’ thinking
•Help colleagues adapt their teaching to different needs
•Contribute to the design of school assessment systems
•Align your professional development with wider school improvement priorities.
How you’ll learn
The content is delivered through blended learning. This includes a mix of real-time interactive sessions, face-
to-face training, peer-led sessions and self-guided modules you complete in your own time. Note: programme
content is subject to change
Assessment
The assessment window starts at the end of the 12-month programme and runs for three months. During
this time, participants will be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which they
respond to a short case study. There are two assessment windows every year, and participants can sit the
assessment two times, if they need to. You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.
Ambition Institute will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support partici-
pants.
Cost
£900 or fully bursaried for those in a school in the top 30th percentile for Pupil Premium.

Fully bursaried NPQ
Leading Teacher Development
We are partnering with education charity Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for Leading Teacher
Development. In 12 months, participants will gain the knowledge to become teacher educators and
successfully support fellow teachers to expand their skills.

Those doing the training will learn:
•How to become expert teacher educators
•To become champions of quality teaching
•At a time and pace that suits their needs.

Benefits to your school:
•One of a series of new, specialist NPQs
•Create confident teacher leaders
•Attract and retain staff.
• Meet DfE Criteria for all schools who have ITT or ECTs to have one member of staff with NPQLTD by 2023.
You will learn how to:
•Make sure professional development in your school is focused on a shared responsibility for improving out-
comes for all pupils
•Diagnose what teachers know and can do, starting professional development from that point and adapting
the approach based on their developing expertise
•Help teachers improve through evidence-based professional development focused on improving classroom
teaching
•Gain an understanding of what teachers have learned by reviewing patterns of performance over a number of
assessments
•Develop and lead a team of colleagues who can facilitate a range of professional development approaches
•Contribute to a programme of professional development for mentors, trainees and early career teachers.
How you’ll learn
Through a mix of real-time, interactive online sessions and self-guided modules you complete in your own
time. You will be encouraged to put what you learn into practice and track your progress as you go. Note: pro-
gramme content is subject to change
Assessment
The assessment window starts at the end of the 12-month programme and runs for three months. During
this time, participants will be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which they
respond to a short case study. There are two assessment windows every year, and participants can sit the
assessment two times, if they need to. You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.
Ambition Institute will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support partici-
pants.
Cost
Fully bursaried for anyone in a state school.

NPQ
Senior Leadership
We are partnering with education charity Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for Senior Leadership. This
18-month programme helps participants to develop their leadership knowledge and expertise to improve out-
comes for teachers and pupils in their schools.

Those doing the training will learn:
•How to enact positive change across their school
•Evidence-based knowledge taught by leadership experts
•At a time and pace that suits their existing timetable.

Benefits to your school:
•Learning backed by the latest evidence
•Create a leadership pipeline
•Attract and retain teaching staff.

You will learn how to:
•Set clear goals and communicate shared values that improve the culture in your classrooms and school
•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
•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 colleagues know their responsibilities.
How you’ll learn
The content is delivered through blended learning. This includes a mix of Covid-safe face-to-face conferenc-
es, real-time, interactive online sessions and self-guided modules you can complete in your own time. You will
put what you learn into practice in your school and can track your progress and get feedback as you go. Note:
programme content is subject to change.
Assessment
The assessment window starts at the end of the 18-month programme and runs for three months. During
this time, participants will be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which they
respond to a short case study. There are two assessment windows every year, and participants can sit the
assessment two times, if they need to. You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.
Ambition Institute will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support partici-
pants.
Cost
 £1140 or fully bursaried for those in schools in the top 30th percentile for Pupil Premium.

NPQ Headship
We are partnering with education charity Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for Headship. Within 18
months, participants will develop the knowledge that underpins expert school leadership and apply it to be-
come outstanding headteachers.

Those doing the training will learn:
•How to combine insight and practice to drive change
•How to put what you learn into practice in your school context
•At a time and pace that suits their existing timetable.

Benefits to your school:
•Create confident school leaders
•Learn from the latest evidence
•Transform pupil outcomes.
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.
How you’ll learn
The content is delivered through blended learning. This includes real-time, interactive online sessions, Cov-
id-safe face-to-face conferences and self-guided modules you can fit around your timetable. You will put what
you learn into practice in your school and be able to track your progress and get feedback as you go. The
programme also includes coaching and peer learning. Note: programme content is subject to change.
Assessment
The assessment window starts at the end of the 18-month programme and runs for three months. During
this time, participants will be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which they
respond to a short case study. There are two assessment windows every year, and participants can sit the
assessment two times, if they need to. You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.
Ambition Institute will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support partici-
pants.
Cost
£1980 or fully bursaried for those in their first two years of Headship or for those in a school in the top 30th
percentile for Pupil Premium.

FAQs
Which course should I choose if I am undecided about which
leadership I want to specialise in?
You can start with the frameworks themselves. They all include
‘learn that’ and ‘learn how to statements.’ This can help you to un-
derstand what you might want to learn for your current role or role
that you’d like in the future. there is also a video of Kay Shepherd,
director of the Teaching School Hub, talking through who the Lead-
ership NPQs would be perfect for.

How will I know if I am eligable for a scholarship?
If you’re unsure if you are eligable for a scholarship give us a call or
email at the Teaching School Hub and we can check for you.

How do participants access NPQ curriculum content or track
their progress?
This will vary by provider but for us , you will use StepLab . It’s an
easy to use online tool, that tracks progress in real-time.

If someone started a funded NPQH under the old framework, but
withdrew before completion, would they be eligible for funding
for a new NPQH?
We don’t know yet, full information on funding will be released in
Autumn 2021.

When do these NPQs start?
All NPQs are starting in November 2021.

If I have alot of staff on NPQs will this mean alot of cover and
disruption for the school?
No, unlike the previous NPQs, these are not project based mean-
ing other staff do not have to carry out projects to support partic-
ipants, the Teaching School Hub has also scheduled all clinics to
be online from 4-6pm to be within the working day but outside of
class teaching time to minimise the impact on pupils.

Is the application form long?
Not at all, we just need a few details and a short summary para-
graph about why you are applying for that particualr NPQ.

Six week cycle

Application timeline