NPQEL NPQ Executive Leadership
AT A GLANCE Programme Duration 18 months Events 2x2 Day Residentials 5 Face-to-Face/Online Events Total Learning Hours 75 hours Language English Cost of Programme 25000 + VAT UK DfE Certified
Aims of the Programme NPQEL equips participants with the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts for successful executive leadership within a collaborative, professionally challenging and open learning environment. Participants cover key learning across: Trust culture, teaching, curriculum and assessment, behaviour, SEND, professional development, organisational management, implementation, partnerships, governance and accountability. Target Audience School leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, an executive headteacher or have a school trust CEO role with responsibility for leading several schools.
Developing Leadership Impact (For Participants) Strengthen your ability to lead others effectively, using practical approaches that translate directly into day-to-day school leadership. Deepen your understanding of how schools improve, with a focus on using research and evidence to inform your actions. Gain space to step back from operational demands, allowing you to think critically about your leadership approach and future direction. Grow in confidence when taking on new challenges, supported by a clearer sense of purpose and leadership direction. Open up opportunities for career progression, supported by a recognised qualification valued across a wide range of educational settings. Strengthening Whole-School Practice (For Schools)
Create a more unified leadership approach, where leaders work with shared clarity and consistency across the organisation. Improve the quality of teaching and learning over time, through structured, evidence-informed development. Equip staff to respond effectively to change, ensuring leadership decisions are thoughtful, timely, and impactful. Develop a team that actively evaluates and adapts practice, leading to meaningful improvements for pupils and staff. Ensure leadership capacity is sustained and grown, reducing reliance on individuals and building long-term organisational strength.
“The course has given me a deeper understanding of effective leadership and I now feel more equipped to apply this knowledge in practice. I also appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals, exchanging ideas and learning from different perspectives, particularly during the residential events. – Headteacher