National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
Designed to help you hone and develop the skills you already have, helping you become a more effective school leader and teacher in your school context.
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At a glance
Course duration
12 months
Virtual Face-to-Face Events
3
Online learning
38 hours
Coaching
6 hours
Total Learning Hours
82 hours
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)
NPQLTD gives candidates all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin successful leadership of culture and behaviour with candidates learning how to:
- Contribute to the creation of a culture of high expectations across the school
- Support the development of a positive, predictable and safe environment for pupils
- Support pupils who need more intensive support with their behaviour
- Align professional development priorities related to behaviour and culture with wider school improvement priorities
- View the NPQLTD Framework section for the full programme content
What are the benefits?
In recent years, Best Practice Network has grown into a nationwide network of 165 schools, multi-school organisations, dioceses and university partners. The extensive expertise and diversity of our partner network allows us to develop rich, phase-specific, programme content which is delivered and facilitated by local experts in local schools.
Our NPQ candidates benefit from:
- Facilitation and support from serving school leaders in outstanding schools
- Purpose-built virtual learning environment enabled for mobiles and tablets
- Delivery at local venues
- Guaranteed support to pass the final assessment
- Content contextualised for your locality and updated to reflect national developments and legislation
- Regular progress updates for mentors and headteachers
Who is it for?
National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) – For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are early in their careers.
How is NPQLTD delivered?
NPQLTD makes use of a blended delivery model consisting of face-to-face events, online study, webinars and coaching
Face-to-Face
NPQLTD participants will attend 3 Face-to-Face events via the blended delivery model. Our international delivery network allows us to bring face-to-face training to a school near you and is facilitated by local school leaders (please contact us for international locations).
Online Learning
Candidates access online learning and support via our virtual learning environment (VLE) Canvas. Through Canvas, candidates are able to engage with their peers, access multimedia content and submit work for assessment.
Delivery Outline
Applicants must have full support from their school/organisation. A head teacher, member of the SLT, line manager or Chair of Governors (or similar authoritative role) must confirm their support and that all information submitted is true and correct. This is a Department for Education mandatory requirement.
To apply for NPQLTD, applicants must have the following:
- Teacher Reference Number (TRN) - see TRN Support Guide
- 2 years teaching experience
- Leadership aspiration/experience
If you are unsure if you meet the above requirements or have other relevant experience then please contact our team who will be able to support your application.
NPQLTD International costs £1250 plus VAT where applicable. VAT is chargeable on courses funded by private individuals.
The NPQ frameworks are based on a robust method of design and development, building on the evidence base and expert guidance already established in the ECF and the ITT Core Content Framework. The NPQ frameworks reflect the Teachers’ Standards and Headteachers' Standards to ensure coherency with the requirements already used by the teaching profession.
Please see the NPQLTD Framework below. If your computer or device does not support the Adobe plugin you can download the framework pdf here.
How to apply
We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 NPQLTD Cohort. Click below to apply.
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