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 practising 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
Join the TDT NPQ mailing list and a member of the TDT team will be in touch with further information about the application process.
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 an eight day 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. 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: 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. The NPQSL is designed to help current and aspiring senior leaders build confidence and develop skills in tackling school improvement priorities, supporting the development of the school environment, contributing to the school’s strategic direction and helping staff feel supported and valued. An 18 month blend of flexible online learning, online discussion, virtual workshops and face to face workshops. This is followed by an eight day 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. The NPQEYL is available for a wide range of leaders and managers of PVIs, nurseries and childminders. It is designed to help you gain confidence and develop skills in delivering high-quality early education, organisational management and staff development, giving constructive feedback, working with children who have additional and special educational needs and implementing improvements. Please note, this course includes week day twilight seminars (3.30-5.00pm) and week day afternoon workshops where attendance is required. An 18 month blend of flexible online learning, online discussion, virtual workshops and face to face workshops. This is followed by an eight day 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. 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 an eight day 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. 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 an eight day 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 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 an eight day 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. The NPQLL is an excellent choice for teachers or middle leaders who have responsibility for leading literacy. You will learn how to support colleagues to develop pupils’ language capability and wider understanding of language, word reading, reading comprehension and writing skills. You will also learn how to contribute to effective professional development and design and implement literacy improvement strategies. A 12 month blend of flexible online learning, online discussion, virtual workshops and face to face workshops. This is followed by an eight day 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. National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
Additional support for the NPQ in Headship
National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL)
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
National Professional Qualification for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC)
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching (NPQLT)
National Professional Qualification for Leading Literacy (NPQLL)
Express interest in an NPQ
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