Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO)
For headteachers within the first 5 years of their headship.
You can apply for the Autumn 2026 Cohort below.
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At a glance
Period of Support
12 Months
Coaching
Expert-led Conversations
Peer Network and Learning Set Support
Access to research, NPQH case studies and self-study modules
Impact review
with a Leadership Performance Coach
What are the benefits?
The Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO) is an unassessed support package aimed at headteachers who are in their first five years of headship.
Participants will receive 1-2-1 coaching from a leadership coach who will help to address and overcome challenges, set new goals and prompt reflection on how to develop leadership skills. Our leadership coaches are experienced and well placed to offer insights into early headship.
Benefits for participants
- Flexible, blended learning to integrate into the working week
- Builds on the ten NPQH Content Areas and Headteacher Standards
- Confidential 1:1 coaching led by participants’ needs
- Expert-led conversational group network sessions
- Connecting with other new headteachers – opportunities to develop meaningful support networks
- 'Core Business’ podcasts from industry-leading practitioners
- Access to the latest research and resources – including NPQH case studies and self-study modules
- Reflective journal for review and strategic thinking about next steps
Who is it for?
The Early Headship Coaching Offer is a programme for headteachers within the first 5 years of their headship.
The programme is available for all new eligible headteachers regardless of phase or context.
Please note: the programme is not suitable for deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers or acting headteachers.
How is the programme delivered?
Coaching:
- Five 1:1 coaching sessions
- Three one and a half hour expert-led group coaching/mentoring sessions
Access to:
- Peer Network Discussion Boards
- Core Business Podcasts
- An online library of research materials, recordings and podcasts
You will be eligible for the Early Headship Coaching Offer for New Headteachers if you meet the following criteria:
- You are in your first 5 years of headship
- You are employed in a state-funded school, or are employed in a state-funded organisation that offers 16 to 19 places in England upon starting the training
- You have either completed a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) before taking up your first headship post or are currently taking the NPQH
- You have not withdrawn from the programme previously
The Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO) costs £800 plus VAT if applicable.
Scholarship
The programme is free providing you meet the following criteria:
- You are in your first 5 years of headship
- You are employed in a state-funded school, or are employed in a state-funded organisation that offers 16 to 19 places in England upon starting the training
- You have either completed a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) before taking up your first headship post or are currently taking the NPQH
- You have not withdrawn from the programme previously
Contact us to find out if you're eligible.
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