We are excited to be working with the Teacher Development Trust (TDT) as a local delivery partner; 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 practicing teachers and leaders in 2012, they have 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.
Teachers and leaders employed in state-funded schools, as well as those employed in state-funded organisations that offer 16 to 19 places in England can access a fully-funded NPQ from autumn 2021, to support teachers and pupils following the disruption to learning faced as a result of COVID-19.
If you would like to speak to an Education Durham Adviser about the TDT/ Education Durham NPQs, please email dlc@durham.gov.uk
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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 three month assessment window where you will complete a 1500 word case study assessment to demonstrate your understanding of real leadership and change. This course has an Autumn term start date with Education Durham. We will update when the course becomes available to register an interest. The course fee is £1,885. This course is currently fully funded by the DFE. Check eligibility on the DFE website. Additional support for the NPQ in Headship Alongside the reformed suite of NPQs, there is an additional support offer for new headteachers from Autumn 2021. This is a targeted support package for teachers new to the role of headship. The additional support offer is available to those who meet the following criteria: • have completed an NPQH The additional support offer provides structured, unassessed face-to-face support based on the best available evidence about what makes an effective headteacher. The way in which the additional support offer is delivered may vary between providers but could include a combination of group coaching, one-to-one support discussions and peer network support. School Leadership 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 three 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. This course is currently fully funded by the DFE. Check eligibility on the DFE website. Some participants in state-funded schools and academies in England may be eligible for full scholarship funding from the government for this qualification. Leading Teacher Development 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 three 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. This course is currently fully funded by the DFE. Check eligibility on the DFE website. Some participants in state-funded schools and academies in England may be eligible for full scholarship funding from the government for this qualification. Leading Teaching 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 three 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. This course is currently fully funded by the DFE. Check eligibility on the DFE website. Some participants in state-funded schools and academies in England may be eligible for full scholarship funding from the government for this qualification. Lead behaviour, culture, and pupil wellbeing (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 three 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. This course is currently fully funded by the DFE. Check eligibility on the DFE website. Some participants in state-funded schools and academies in England may be eligible for full scholarship funding from the government for this qualification. Are you a new headteacher or soon to be? The Teacher Development Trust Additional Support Offer (ASO) is a 12-month programme which provides targeted support to new headteachers to help you achieve success while early in the role and is delivered locally by Education Durham. You will receive a bespoke programme of support that comprises five hours of one-to-one coaching with a TDT NPQ ASO trained coach along with complementary support including an online community for support and sharing ideas and guided visits to schools to explore other heads’ leadership on the ground. The programme will help you create a culture of improvement in your school where staff thrive and pupils succeed. To be eligible for the Additional Support Offer you must: If you would like further information, please contact DLC@Durham.gov.uk to arrange a discussion with Julie Rimmer, programme manager. National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
• are studying for an NPQH
• are about to start an NPQH National Professional Qualification for School Leadership (NPQSL)
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)
National Professional Qualification for Additional Support Offer (fully funded*)
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