We are excited to be working as a local delivery partner with the Teacher Development Trust; delivering a range of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
The Teacher Development Trust is an internationally leading charity in the fields of staff development and school improvement through people development. Founded by practising teachers and leaders in 2012, we’ve helped hundreds of schools and leaders to create lasting improvement.
Gain a prestigious, government-backed qualification and make progress in your career and learn flexibly around your job with a blend of online learning, virtual sessions and local face to face workshops.
The NPQs we will be offering from Autumn 2021 include:
Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)
Ideal for those who have, or aspiring to have responsibility to lead pupil behaviour, culture and pupil well-being. Develop expertise and leadership in the art, craft and science of classroom culture, behaviour and well-being
A 12-month blend of flexible online learning, online discussion, virtual workshops and face to face workshops. This is followed by a
3-month assessment window where you will complete a 1500-word case study assessment to demonstrate your understanding of real
leadership and change.
The course fee is £889.
Headship (NPQH)
Grow your expertise as both a strategic and operational leader, creating a culture where pupils and staff thrive, learning how to bring others with you on the journey. Develop expertise in the art, craft and science of school improvement through people development, working with staff, pupils, governors and the wider community to create lasting change. A completely updated NPQH for those who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school.
An 18-month blend of flexible online learning, online discussion, virtual workshops and face to face workshops. This is followed by a 3-month assessment window where you will complete a 1500-word case study assessment to demonstrate your understanding of real leadership and change.
The course fee is £1,885.
Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
Lead successful whole school improvement and change. Grow your expertise as a senior leader, creating a culture where pupils and staff thrive, learning how to bring staff with you on the journey. Develop expertise in the art, craft and science of school improvement through people development, understanding how to lead everything from whole school programmes to specialist areas. A completely updated NPQSL for those who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school or cross-trust responsibilities.
An 18-month blend of flexible online learning, online discussion, virtual workshops and face to face workshops. This is followed by a 3-month assessment window where you will complete a 1500-word case study assessment to demonstrate your understanding of real
leadership and change.
The course fee is £1,149.
Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
Lead successful teacher progression and development in your school. Lead the development of other staff in your school, through
coaching, mentoring and designing the highest quality CPD programmes. A ground-breaking new course for those who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school.
A 12-month blend of flexible online learning, online discussion, virtual workshops and face to face workshops. This is followed by a 3-month assessment window where you will complete a 1500-word case study assessment to demonstrate your understanding of real leadership and change.
The course fee is £889.
Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
Lead teaching, curriculum and assessment across a team. Develop expertise and leadership in the art, craft and science of effective teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment. Ideal for those who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibility to lead teaching in a subject, year-group, key stage or phase.
A 12-month blend of flexible online learning, online discussion, virtual workshops and face to face workshops. This is followed by a 3-month assessment window where you will complete a 1500-word case study assessment to demonstrate your understanding of real
leadership and change.
The course fee is £889.
More information
Some participants in state-maintained schools in England may be eligible for full scholarship funding from the government for some of these qualifications.
Course bookings opening shortly. Please email DLC@durham.gov.uk to register your interest.