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We are delighted to share that our partners in professional development, Ambition Institute, have received a successful outcome from their recent Ofsted monitoring visit. This means that Ofsted are confident that leaders and managers at Ambition are taking effective action to ensure that the delivery of these programmes is of a high quality. <a href="https://25596848.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25596848/NPQ%20Assets/Ambition%20Institute%20Ofsted%20letter%20-%20June%202022.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">You can read the full outcome letter here</a>.As a lead provider, Ambition Institute is dedicated to high quality, evidence-based professional development, this process has validated the excellent standard that upheld across their programmes.The inspectors spoke to a cross-section of stakeholders including delivery partner leads, trainers, mentors and participants as part of the LPMV process and they were very impressed with the positive feedback they heard across the board. Specifically, they highlighted the excellent quality of materials, the support offered to participants and the effective relationship built with delivery partners.&nbsp;They also had a positive response to Ofsted’s stakeholder survey which saw 4,000 responses, with most participants reporting that the programmes are building on what they already know, which was supported by school leaders who said that their staff are able to apply what they are learning in their own context.

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Ofsted monitoring visit outcome published for Ambition Institute

<h3>Register for an NPQ with the Hub | <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--color-text-primary);">Register your interest here</a>.</h3> Q: Who is eligible for funding?A: Teachers and leaders employed in state-funded schools, as well as those employed in state-funded organisations in England that offer education to 16– 19-year-olds, will be able to access DfE funded training scholarships for all NPQs. We are now extending this funding for the next two years, to support participants undertaking NPQs in 22/23 and 23/24.From autumn 2022, organisations eligible to access scholarships will include:<ul><li>independent special schools.</li><li>virtual schools (Local Authority run organisations that support the education of children in care).</li><li>Hospital schools not already included in other categories of eligible organisations.</li><li>Young offender institutions.</li></ul>Applicants from these organisations who feel they should be eligible for funding should contact <a href="https://continuing-professional-development@digital.education.gov.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">continuing-professional-development@digital.education.gov.uk</a> for more information.In addition, Early years practitioners and leaders working in the following settings in England will be eligible for scholarship funding from the DfE for the NPQEYL only:<ul><li>childcare providers registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register, providing childcare on non-domestic premises.</li><li>childcare providers registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register, providing childcare on domestic premises.</li><li>childminders registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register.</li><li>childminders registered with an Ofsted-registered childminder agency, caring for early years children.</li></ul>&nbsp;As with the existing funding criteria, lead providers should assess the suitability of early years participants for this NPQ.You can register to join an NPQ with the Hub <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/28118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a><h3>Q: How long will funding for these qualifications be available for?</h3>A: NPQs are backed by £184 million, allowing the programme to deliver 150,000 NPQs to teachers and leaders up until the 2023/24 academic year.<h3>Q: Why did the DfE develop a Leading Literacy NPQ?</h3>A: The NPQLL has been developed to aid the teaching of literacy in primary and secondary schools and support the catch up of children whose literacy development has been impacted by the pandemic.The qualification will explore the development of literacy skills including oral language, word reading, reading comprehension, spelling, and writing composition through effective teaching and monitoring. The role of strong literacy leadership and high-quality training in primary and secondary settings, as well as managing transition between key stages and into secondary school will also be examined.<h3>Q: What will NPQLL assessment of the NPQs look like? </h3>A: The assessment process for NPQs has been refreshed to reduce the workload burden on teachers while still providing an opportunity for them to apply their knowledge. To pass an NPQ, teachers will need to engage with at least 90% of the course (exact requirements to be determined by the provider) and complete a final assessment.At the start of their training, providers must provide teachers with a complete list of course elements that will count towards participation metrics and set out how participation in those elements will be measured.The final assessment will take the form of a case study and represent a likely situation to be faced by a teacher at the relevant NPQ qualification level or role. It will test teachers on a variety of ‘learn that’ and ‘learn how to’ statements from within the relevant NPQ Content Framework. Teachers will be allowed an eight-day calendar window to provide a written response to the case study in an ‘open book’ setting.<h3>Q: Why did the DfE develop an Early Years Leadership NPQ? </h3>A: The NPQEYL has been developed to underpin and increase early years specific pedagogical leadership in early years settings, strengthen staff 6 pedagogy, and support children whose development has been impacted by the pandemic.The qualification will investigate early education and child development, with a focus on communication, language, and physical development as well as personal, social and emotional growth, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage reforms. The setting of strategic direction and organisational culture, as well as pedagogical leadership, including evidence-based learning will also be explored.<h3>Q: What will the assessment of the NPQEYL look like? </h3>A: The assessment process for NPQs has been refreshed to reduce the workload burden on teachers and leaders while still providing an opportunity for them to apply their knowledge. To pass an NPQ, teachers and leaders will need to engage with at least 90% of the course (exact requirements to be determined by the provider) and complete a final assessment.At the start of their training, providers must provide participants with a complete list of course elements that will count towards participation metrics and set out how participation in those elements will be measured.The final assessment will take the form of a case study and represent a likely situation to be faced by a participant at the relevant NPQ qualification level or role. It will test participants on a variety of ‘learn that’ and ‘learn how to’ statements from within the relevant NPQ Content Framework. Participants will be allowed an eight-day calendar window to provide a 1500 - 2500 word written response to the case study in an ‘open book’ setting.<h3>Q: How do applicants apply for an NPQ? </h3>A: To sign up to undertake an NPQ, applicants’ first step will be to visit https://professional-development-for-teachers-leaders.education.gov.uk/index.Once applicants have selected their course and provider, they will be signposted to register their details using the GOV.UK Register for a National Professional Qualification Service. All participants who are interested in taking an NPQ will need to register with the Department in order to access scholarship funding where applicable and to obtain a certificate upon completion of their training.Applicants should contact continuing-professional-development@digital.education.gov.uk to register if they are employed in:<ul><li>independent special schools.</li><li>virtual schools (Local Authority run organisations that support the education of children in care).</li><li>hospital schools not already included in other categories of eligible organisations</li><li>young offender institutions.</li></ul>You can register to join an NPQ with the Hub <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/28118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;<h3>Q: Who is offering NPQs in my area? </h3>A: NPQs are provided by a range of Lead Providers, Delivery partners and Local Teaching School Hubs. You can find your local Teaching School Hub here.<h3>Q: What is Targeted Delivery and Support funding? </h3>A: Uplift payments to NPQ providers (known as Targeted Delivery Funding) and Targeted Support payments to schools are being introduced from Autumn 2022. These will enable teachers and leaders from small settings to engage with NPQs.An uplift payment of £100 will be paid to providers per participant, and a grant payment of £200 per participant will be paid to schools and organisations offering 16-19 education with 600 pupils or fewer.The NPQ Targeted Delivery and Support Funds:<ul><li>the NPQ Targeted Support Fund. Support payments of £200 per participant to be paid to schools with 600 pupils or fewer, to aid the release of teachers and leaders for NPQ training;</li><li>the NPQ Targeted Delivery Fund. Uplift payments of £100 per participant to be paid to lead providers to support them and their delivery partners in recruiting from and delivering to teachers and leaders in schools with 600 pupils or fewer.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Q: If an organisation receives Scholarship funding, are they also eligible for Target Delivery and Support funding? </h3>A: Organisations that are eligible for NPQ scholarships and that have between 1-600 pupils will also be eligible for Targeted Support and Delivery Funding, with the exception of:<ul><li>Local Authorities (Local Authority employed supply teachers and virtual schools).</li><li>young offender institutions.</li><li>hospital schools not already included in other eligible organisation categories.</li><li>non-school based early years settings (group-based providers and childminders).</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Q: When will the GOV.UK Register for a National Professional Qualification Service re-open for new registrations?</h3>A: Registration for NPQs starting in autumn 2022 is temporarily closed and will reopen soon. Interested participants can sign up for an email alert when registration reopens.<h3>Q: What are the changes to the Additional Support Offer?</h3>A: The DfE have made two changes to the Additional Support Offer with immediate effect:<ul><li>re-branding the programme to the Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO).</li><li>extending the eligibility from the first two years (24 months of headship) in a headship role to the first five years in a headship role.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Q: Why have you changed the Additional Support Offer? </h3>A: The changes have been made based on sector feedback and will support providers in recruiting participants and maximising take-up in advance of delivery commencing.&nbsp;

FAQs around the recent DfE policy updates for NPQs.

National Professional Qualifications Q&A

<h3>Register for an NPQ with the Hub | <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--color-text-primary);">Register your interest here</a>.</h3> Since autumn 2021, teachers and leaders employed in state-funded schools, as well as those employed in state-funded organisations in England that offer education to 16-19 year olds, have been able to access DfE funded training scholarships for all NPQs. We are now extending this funding for the next two years, to support participants undertaking NPQs in 22/23 and 23/24.<h3>From autumn 2022, organisations eligible to access scholarships will include:</h3><ul><li>independent special schools.</li><li>virtual schools (Local Authority run organisations that support the education of children in care).</li><li>hospital schools not already included in other categories of eligible organisations.</li><li>young offender institutions.</li></ul> Applicants from these organisations who feel they should be eligible for funding should contact continuing professionaldevelopment@digital.education.gov.uk for more information.In addition, Early years practitioners and leaders working in the following settings in England will be eligible for scholarship funding from the DfE for the NPQEYL only:<ul><li>childcare providers registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register, providing childcare on non-domestic premises.</li><li>childcare providers registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register, providing childcare on domestic premises.</li><li>childminders registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register.</li><li>childminders registered with an Ofsted-registered childminder agency, caring for early years children. As with the existing funding criteria, lead providers should assess the suitability of early years participants for this NPQ.</li></ul> As with the existing funding criteria, lead providers should assess the suitability of early years participants for this NPQ. NPQ for Leading Literacy (NPQLL) &amp; NPQ for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) To ensure NPQs continue to offer the best possible support to teachers and leaders wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, we are introducing 2 3 additional NPQs which will be available from autumn 2022: NPQLL &amp; NPQEYL.The NPQLL is designed to support school literacy leaders to have a secure understanding of the importance of literacy and recognise the influence it has on pupils’ future academic achievement, wellbeing and success in life. It will develop leaders’ expertise in the teaching of reading and writing and enable them to share their expertise effectively to improve literacy outcomes for every child.The NPQ in Early Years Leadership, which will support leaders to develop expertise in leading high-quality education and care, as well as in effective staff and organisational management, working with and through their colleagues so that every child gets the best start in life.<ul><li><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1025652/NPQ_Leading_Literacy_Framework.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">Read the full Leading Literacy framework here</a>.</li><li><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1057342/National_Professional_Qualification_for_Early_Years_Leadership.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">Read the full Early Years Leadership framework here</a>.</li></ul> To find out more and register for an NPQ with the Hub, <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/28118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a> <h3>Targeted Support Funding for Small Schools</h3>The DfE are introducing additional payments to small schools, to enable them to support their teachers and leaders to undertake NPQs. The Targeted Support Fund gives a grant payment of £200 per participant to settings with 1-600 pupils, for every teacher or leader they employ who participates in an NPQ.Organisations that are eligible for NPQ scholarships will also be eligible for targeted support funding, with the exception of non-school based early years settings (group-based providers and childminders), virtual schools, hospital schools not already included in other categories of eligible organisations, and young offender institutions.&nbsp;<h3>Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO)</h3>Alongside the reformed suite of NPQs, the DfE introduced an Additional Support Offer (ASO) for new headteachers from autumn 2021. The DfE have made two changes to the Additional Support Offer with immediate effect:<ul><li>re-branding the programme to Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO).</li><li>extending the eligibility from the first two years (24 months of headship) in a headship role to the first five years in a headship role.</li></ul>The offer is an unassessed support package and is based on the latest available evidence on what makes an effective headteacher. The offer is designed for those early on in their headship role and will include structured support elements such as group coaching and networking opportunities. This change is being implemented based on sector feedback.&nbsp;,To find out more and register for an NPQ with the Hub, <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/28118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>

As part of the government’s long-term education recovery plan, £184 million  of new funding for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) was  announced in June 2021 to be spent over the course of this parliament.

Updated NPQ Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Registration for our Autumn 2022 Cohorts has now opened, with fully funded places available until 2024. Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub are proud partners in professional development with Ambition Institute.<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">Register your interest here</a><h2>NEW for Autumn 2022</h2>We are delighted to be delivering the DfE's NEW NPQs in:<ul><li>NEW! <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/95134" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading Literacy</a></li><li>NEW! <a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/95133" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Early Years Leadership</a></li></ul> in addition to our current suite of NPQs:<ul><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NPQLTD%20-%20NTSH%20-%20Ambition%20Institute.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading Teacher Development</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NPQLT-%20NTSH%20-%20Ambition%20Institute.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading Teaching</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NPQLBC%20-%20NTSH%20-%20Ambition%20Institute.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leading Behaviour and Culture</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NPQSL%20-%20NTSH%20-%20Ambition%20Institute.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Senior Leadership</a></li><li><a href="https://www.brookewestonteachingschool.org/_site/data/files/documents/NPQH%20-%20NTSH%20-%20Ambition%20Institute.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Headship</a></li></ul> <h2>NPQ Registration Open</h2>We are now welcoming interest in our Autumn 2022 NPQ cohorts. Fill out this quick enquiry form and will be in touch when applications are open (subject to final contract agreement with the Department for Education).<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(248, 44, 115);">You can register your interest here.</a>If you have any questions, email npq@northantstshub.org and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.﻿If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email the team npq@northantstshub.org or call 01536 397013.

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NPQ Registration Open for Autumn 2022

<h3>Register for an NPQ with the Hub | <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--color-text-primary);">Register your interest here</a>.</h3> In 18 months, you’ll develop expertise in early years leadership, helping to give all children up to the age of five the best possible start in life (subject to final contract agreement with the Department for Education).<ul><li>Gain a NPQ for Early Years Leadership accreditation in 18 months</li><li>Access the latest evidence-based learning</li><li>Become an expert in early years education</li><li>Broaden your network of early years leaders</li></ul> <h2>Why Ambition Institute &amp; Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub?</h2>Ambition Institute have designed this new, fully funded, NPQ to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of what high-quality, early years education and care looks like.Their ‘little and often’ approach uses the latest evidence to help you put your learning into practice in your early years setting. You’ll train alongside other early years leaders with similar responsibilities, focusing on developing your expertise to tackle the persistent problems you face in your role.This is a new NPQ developed by the Department for Education. It was developed with an expert advisory group, and early years leaders, academics and experts. The programme sits alongside the NPQs for teachers and school leaders. Each NPQ shares the same common language and framework to help drive improvement across education.With no project work and minimal time out of your early years' setting, this NPQ is designed to fit around your busy timetable.<h3>What the Hub can do for you</h3><ul><li>As your local Teaching School Hub, we have been designated to deliver the DfE's golden thread of professional development to schools and early years settings in Northamptonshire.</li><li>Ambition Institute provides high-quality content and materials, built on experience in schools and other learning environments, and a deep knowledge of evidence and practice.</li><li>With our team of expert Visiting Fellows, we put this knowledge into context and our friendly team support and manage your experience on the programme, from facilitation to day-to-day support.</li></ul> <h3>Benefits for you</h3><ul><li>Thrive as a leader | This programme is designed specifically for leaders of early years education. Through evidence-based professional development, you’ll learn what great early years learning looks like and how to lead others and your setting. You’ll also look at what others can learn from you.</li><li>Close the gap | Evidence shows that high quality care and education in early years is fundamental for a child’s development, preparing them for school and later life*. We’ll help you to develop the knowledge to deliver this to the children you support.</li><li>Train to your timetable | This is a flexible programme, designed to fit around your existing work commitments. Most of the training can be completed at a time that suits you with minimal time spent away from your early years setting.</li><li>Connect with peers | You’ll train with people from early years settings, sharing your experiences and building a strong support network.</li><li>Tailor your training | The programme allows you to apply the theory to your early years’ setting.</li></ul> *Sources: Barnett, W. S. (1995). “Long-term effects of early childhood programs on cognitive and school outcomes”. The Future of Children, 25-50. Heckman, J., Pinto, R. and Savelyev, P. (2013). “Understanding the mechanisms through which an influential early childhood program boosted adult outcomes”. American Economic Review 103(6), 2052-2086.<h3>Benefits for your early years setting</h3><ul><li>Give young people the best start | Equipping your leaders with evidence-based training on what good education and care looks like will help to create a level playing field for children in the early stages of life.</li><li>Benefit from tailored training | This is the first NPQ that is designed specifically for early years practitioners. It will develop expertise that can be applied to identifying and addressing persistent and common challenges in early years leadership.</li><li>Invest in high-quality professional development | Participants will learn how to unpack and apply learning across all aspects of the early years – and support their colleagues to develop in these areas too.</li><li>Create a ‘golden thread’ | The new NPQs are all aligned. Right from the start, your leaders will benefit from an evidence-based framework with a common language that they can pass onto colleagues.</li><li>Tap into a network | Your leaders will train alongside peers from other early years settings, supported by facilitators who fully understand their needs.</li></ul> <h2>Curriculum</h2>Our programmes are designed so you can engage in live, facilitated sessions alongside modules you can complete at any time.Over 18 months, this includes:<ul><li>Two live conferences (each lasting six hours)</li><li>Nine courses (each course lasts six weeks)</li><li>Each course includes six modules</li><li>54 insight and practice modules (completed at a time that suits you)</li><li>Seven two-hour online clinics (facilitated sessions)</li><li>One two-hour assessment clinic</li><li>Nine online communities (one-hour group sessions)</li></ul> <h3>What you’ll learn</h3>This programme follows the Department for Education’s National Professional Qualification: Early Years Leadership Framework. You will learn how to:<ul><li>Set a strategic direction for your early years setting and apply ambitious standards for all children</li><li>Champion evidence-based practice</li><li>Plan and deliver care and a high-quality curriculum to support children’s development</li><li>Establish communication, language and literacy approaches to support children’s learning</li><li>Make sure all children experience success</li><li>Identify children who need support and make appropriate referrals</li><li>Create an environment for all children and colleagues where everyone feels welcome and safe.</li></ul>Note: programme content is subject to change.<h3>How you’ll learn</h3>The programme is delivered through blended learning. This includes a mix of real-time interactive online sessions, face-to-face training, peer-led sessions and self-guided modules which you complete in your own time.Note: programme content is subject to change.<h2>Assessment</h2>The assessment window starts at the end of the 18-month programme and runs for three months. During this time, you’ll be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which you respond to a short case study.<ul><li>There are two assessment windows every year, and you can sit the assessment twice, if you need to.</li><li>You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.</li></ul> <h2>We will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support you.</h2><h2> </h2><h2>Cost</h2>This course is free to all state schools in England (subject to confirmation by the Department for Education).The Department for Education (DfE) may also provide scholarships funding for private, voluntary or independent nurseries and childminders. Register your interest and we’ll let you know as soon as we have more information.If you meet the criteria above, you will also need to register for your NPQ using the <a href="https://register-national-professional-qualifications.education.gov.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DfE’s online registration portal</a>. <h2>Apply</h2>We are now welcoming interest in our Autumn 2022 NPQ cohorts. Fill out this quick enquiry form and will be in touch when applications are open (subject to final contract agreement with the Department for Education).To apply, you need to be an early years practitioner who is qualified to at least level three, with a full and relevant early years or teaching qualification.You will be, or will be aspiring to be:<ul><li>A manager of a private, voluntary or independent early years setting</li><li>A headteacher of a school-based or maintained early years setting</li><li>An early years foundation stage leader in a state funded school</li><li>A childminder with leadership responsibilities.</li></ul> <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You can register your interest here.</a>If you have any questions, email npq@northantstshub.org and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.

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New! National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL)

<h3>Register for an NPQ with the Hub | <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--color-text-primary);">Register your interest here</a>.</h3>Poor literacy skills are a significant barrier for young people in progressing in all aspects of their education. Become an expert in literacy and leadership and enable young people to benefit from the curriculum to improve their chances of success.<ul><li>Gain a National Profession Qualification (NPQ) in Leading Literacy</li><li>Access the latest evidence-based learning in literacy development</li><li>Support colleagues to champion literacy</li><li>Grow your peer network</li></ul> <h2>Why Ambition Institute &amp; Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub?</h2>This new, fully funded NPQ will help you learn the essential knowledge and skills to successfully lead high quality, literacy development and teaching in your school.Our approach uses the latest research to help you put your learning into practice. You’ll train alongside other literacy leaders with similar responsibilities.This is a new National Professional Qualification (NPQ) developed by the Department for Education (DfE). Each of the new NPQs share the same common language and framework to help drive improvement across schools and other educational settings.With no project work and minimal time out of school, this NPQ is designed to fit around your busy timetable.<h3>What the Hub can do for you</h3><ul><li>As your local Teaching School Hub, we have been designated to deliver the DfE's golden thread of professional development to schools and early years settings in Northamptonshire.</li><li>Ambition Institute provides high-quality content and materials, built on experience in schools and other learning environments, and a deep knowledge of evidence and practice.</li><li>With our team of expert Visiting Fellows, we put this knowledge into context and our friendly team support and manage your experience on the programme, from facilitation to day-to-day support.</li></ul> <h3>Benefits for you</h3><ul><li>Make a real difference | This programme will help you to offer all children in your school access to high-quality literacy in their education.</li><li>Excel at literacy leadership | Become a true champion of literacy. You’ll develop a thorough understanding of how you can improve literacy in your subject, phase and school, using the latest evidence-based research.</li><li>Build a network | You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other literacy leaders, sharing your experiences and building a strong support network.</li><li>Learn at your own pace | This programme is designed to fit with your busy teaching role and can be completed in bite-size chunks around your existing schedule.</li><li>Tailor your training | The programme allows you to apply theory to your school context.</li></ul> <h3>Benefits for your school</h3><ul><li>Build brighter futures | By expertly championing literacy leadership in your school, you can make sure that every young person has the literacy skills to succeed across all curriculum areas.</li><li>Improve literacy at all levels | Participants will work on applying learning and improving literacy across your school and different subject areas – and support colleagues to do this too.</li><li>Create a ‘golden thread’ | The new NPQs are all aligned. Your literacy leaders will benefit from an evidence-based framework with a common language which they can pass on to their colleagues.</li><li>Put knowledge into practice | This programme gives literacy leaders a comprehensive and accessible evidence base. This allows them to bridge the gap between what they know and how to apply it effectively in your school, to improve literacy and outcomes for pupils.</li><li>Invest in your leaders | By aligning staff professional development with wider school improvement priorities, you can make sure all pupils have access to high quality literacy support in their education.</li></ul> <h2>Curriculum</h2>Our programmes are designed so you can engage in live, facilitated sessions alongside modules you can complete at any time.Over 18 months, this includes:<ul><li>Two live conferences (each lasting six hours)</li><li>Nine courses (each course lasts six weeks)</li><li>Each course includes six modules</li><li>54 insight and practice modules (completed at a time that suits you)</li><li>Seven two-hour online clinics (facilitated sessions)</li><li>One two-hour assessment clinic</li><li>Nine online communities (one-hour group sessions)</li></ul> <h3>What you’ll learn</h3>This programme follows the Department for Education’s National Professional Qualification: Leading Literacy Framework. You will:<ul><li>Learn how to support staff, of all subject specialisms, to develop pupils’ language and literacy skills</li><li>Learn how pupils develop aspects of literacy, including:</li></ul>understanding how children learn to talk, and how developing effective spoken language supports literacy development at every age and stageunderstanding how children learn to become fluent readers and how teachers can help with this, from primary all the way through to secondaryexploring the importance of subject-specific vocabulary and different strategies to teaching thisknowing how to support pupils' writing – whether learning to write in primary school, through to writing academically at key stage five<ul><li>Learn how to support, develop and teach pupils literacy using evidence-informed approaches</li><li>Learn how to lead literacy through curriculum, culture and motivation</li><li>Understand how effective literacy education can support your school</li><li>Contribute to effective professional development for literacy, linking it to teaching, the curriculum and assessment across the school.</li></ul>Note: programme content is subject to change.<h3>How you’ll learn</h3>Each of the six courses within the programme is taught through a combination of independent self-study modules, a facilitated live clinic, and a peer-led community session. The programme starts with a one-day live conference.<h2>Assessment</h2>The assessment window starts at the end of the 18-month programme and runs for three months. During this time, you’ll be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which you respond to a short case study.<ul><li>There are two assessment windows every year, and you can sit the assessment twice, if you need to.</li><li>You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.</li></ul> <h2>We will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support you.</h2><h2> </h2><h2>Cost</h2>We expect this programme to be free to all state schools or organisations that offer 16-19 places in England.<ul><li>Register your interest if you are, or are aspiring to be, a literacy leader</li><li>Work in a state-funded school, or organisation that offers education to 16-19-year-olds in England.</li></ul> We will let you know as soon as we have more information.If you do not work in an eligible school, the National Professional Qualification in Leading Literacy costs £900 plus VAT.If you meet the criteria above, you will also need to register for your NPQ using the <a href="https://register-national-professional-qualifications.education.gov.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DfE’s online registration portal</a>. <h2>Apply</h2>We are now welcoming interest in our Autumn 2022 NPQ cohorts. Fill out this quick enquiry form and will be in touch when applications are open (subject to final contract agreement with the Department for Education).<ul><li>To apply, you must be leading, or aspiring to lead, literacy in any phase of education. For example, you might be a head of literacy or literacy coordinator at your school or multi-academy trust.</li></ul> <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You can register your interest here.</a>If you have any questions, email npq@northantstshub.org and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.

New! National Professional Qualification in Leading Literacy (NPQLL)

<h3>Register for an NPQ with the Hub | <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--color-text-primary);">Register your interest here</a>.</h3>We’re pleased to announce that we are partnering with education charity Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for Leading Behaviour and Culture. In 12 months, participants will gain expertise in behaviour management and discover how to create a school culture where staff and pupils can thrive.<h3>Those doing the training will learn:</h3><ul><li>How to create a positive culture in their school</li><li>At a time and pace that suits their existing timetable</li><li>Specific behaviour and culture expertise with tailored feedback and support.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Benefits to your school:</h3><ul><li>One of a series of new, specialist NPQs</li><li>Introduce a common framework for teacher development</li><li>Training facilitated by experienced educators.</li></ul> <h2>Why this programme?</h2>Ambition Institute has designed this ground-breaking new NPQ to help you develop a culture of high expectations and good behaviour in your school. The programme uses the latest evidence-based learning and shows you how to put it into practice. You will learn alongside other teachers from schools with similar challenges and circumstances.The new and reformed NPQs have been developed as a complete series, sharing a common language. This means you can have the confidence that all the educators in your school are building and developing their knowledge from the same evidence-based frameworks.Ambition Institute knows that schools’ and trusts’ needs vary. So its programmes are designed with flexibility in mind and can be completed at a time that suits you best and fits in with your existing role. Through Steplab, the innovative personal development platform built for teachers, by teachers, you will have access to your modules and practice activities to help you get better faster.<h2>Benefits for you</h2><h3>Become an expert</h3> No matter what your ultimate career goal, this programme offers continuous professional development and a chance to develop specific expertise with tailored feedback and support.Drive meaningful change Develop your knowledge in leading behaviour and culture and apply it in practice across your school to engage and motivate staff and pupils, and reduce disruption in classrooms.Create a positive school culture Learn to think beyond managing individual classrooms and develop school-wide systems and processes to support pupils and get the best out of them.Train to your timetableThis programme is designed to fit around your busy teaching role and much of the work can be completed in bite-size chunks around your existing schedule.Build your networkYou will complete this programme alongside other teachers working in similar school environments. This gives you a chance to share your experiences and build a valuable support network.&nbsp;<h2>Benefits for your school</h2>Improve pupil outcomesPupils are more likely to thrive in a positive and encouraging school environment, driven by model behaviour and a consistent approach to rules and rewards.Build a positive cultureInvesting in your teachers’ development will make them feel supported and more satisfied in their work. This will filter down to the classroom, creating happier, more motivated pupils.Highly flexible deliveryAmbition’s Institute’s NPQs are designed to fit around your teachers’ existing working timetables and are delivered in short, sharp bursts of learning. Your participants can complete weekly, online units, at a time that suits them.Create a common knowledge baseAll of Ambition Institute’s NPQs are aligned. Teachers and leaders who complete them share a common language and framework to drive behavioural and cultural change across your school.Share knowledgeParticipants will be learning alongside other teachers whose contexts are similar, facilitated by experienced trainers who know and understand your needs.<h2>Curriculum</h2>What you’ll learnThis programme follows the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/925508/NPQ_Leading_Behaviour_and_Culture.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">Department of Education’s National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Leading Behaviour and Culture Framework</a>.You will learn how to:<ul><li>Create a culture of high expectations across your school</li><li>Support the development of a positive, predictable and safe environment for pupils</li><li>Assist pupils with complex behavioural needs</li><li>Nurture improvement through evidence-based professional development</li><li>Put new approaches to leading behaviour and culture into practice in your school setting.</li></ul> How you’ll learnThe content is delivered through blended learning. This includes a mix of real-time, interactive online sessions and self-guided modules you complete in your own time. The programme includes facilitator-led sessions with your peer group that focus on decision making.Note: programme content is subject to change.<h3>Assessment</h3>The assessment window starts at the end of the 12-month programme and runs for three months. During this time, participants will be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which they respond to a short case study.There are two assessment windows every year, and participants can sit the assessment two times, if they need to.You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.Ambition Institute will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support participants.<h2>Cost</h2>At present, the NPQs are fully funded to participants working in state funded schools.<h2>Apply</h2>To apply, you must be a teacher who has, or is aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in your school. For example, you might be a pastoral lead, head of behaviour, an assistant or deputy headteacher, or a headteacher.<ol><li>Step 1: <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">register your interest</a></li><li>Step 2: We will guide you through the application process as soon as it opens</li></ol><h2>Find out more</h2>Email: npq@northantstshub.orgCall: 01536 397013

National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Leading Behaviour and Culture

<h3>Register for an NPQ with the Hub | <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--color-text-primary);">Register your interest here</a>.</h3>We’re pleased to announce that we are partnering with education charity Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for Leading Teacher Development. In 12 months, participants will gain the knowledge to become teacher educators and successfully support fellow teachers to expand their skills.<h3>Those doing the training will learn:</h3><ul><li>How to become expert teacher educators</li><li>To become champions of quality teaching</li><li>At a time and pace that suits their needs.</li></ul><h3>Benefits to your school:</h3><ul><li>One of a series of new, specialist NPQs</li><li>Create confident teacher leaders</li><li>Attract and retain staff.</li></ul> <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Register your interest</a><h2>Why this programme?</h2>Ambition Institute has designed this ground-breaking new NPQ to help you develop the knowledge and expertise to lead teacher development at your school.The programme uses the latest evidence-based learning and shows you how to put your findings into practice in your school setting. You will train alongside other teachers with similar responsibilities.&nbsp;The new and reformed NPQs have been developed as a complete series, sharing a common language. This means you can have the confidence that all the educators in your school are building and developing their knowledge from the same evidence-based frameworks.Ambition Institute knows that schools’ and trusts’ needs vary. So its programmes are designed with flexibility in mind and can be completed at a time that suits you best and fits in with your existing role. Through Steplab, the innovative personal development platform built for teachers, by teachers, you will have access to your modules and practice activities to help you get better faster.<h2>Benefits for you</h2>Become a teaching expert The new NPQs are designed to give you high quality professional development. All the training is evidence-based and informed by the science of learning.Champion quality teaching Many teachers who end up in leadership roles haven’t had any formal training to become teacher educators. This programme fills that gap by giving you the knowledge and insight to make classroom teaching in your school the best it can be.Learn to your timetable This programme is designed to fit around your busy teaching role. Much of the work can be completed in short bursts around your existing schedule.Connect with peers You’ll get to train and collaborate with other teacher leaders on the programme, sharing your experiences and building a network.&nbsp;<h2>Benefits for your school</h2>Develop a golden threadThe new NPQ framework continues a ‘golden thread’ throughout every stage of a teacher’s career. Schools and trusts can have confidence that all their educators, from classroom teachers to leaders of multiple schools, are building and developing their practice from the same evidence-based framework.Create confident leadersTeachers who complete this programme will be able to successfully oversee staff development, leading to better teaching at your school and improved pupil outcomes.Increase staff attainmentBy investing in your teachers, you are showing confidence in their abilities. After completing the programme, they are more likely to stay in their roles and help you nurture the next generation of teaching talent.More options for improvement The new specialist NPQs are designed to be complementary, giving teachers multiple career pathways and options at every stage of their careers.<h2>Curriculum</h2>What you’ll learnThis programme follows the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/925511/NPQ_Leading_Teacher_Development.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">Department for Education’s National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Leading Teacher Development Framework</a>.On this programme, you will learn how to:<ul><li>Make sure professional development in your school is focused on a shared responsibility for improving outcomes for all pupils</li><li>Diagnose what teachers know and can do, starting professional development from that point and adapting the approach based on their developing expertise</li><li>Help teachers improve through evidence-based professional development focused on improving classroom teaching</li><li>Gain an understanding of what teachers have learned by reviewing patterns of performance over a number of assessments</li><li>Develop and lead a team of colleagues who can facilitate a range of professional development approaches</li><li>Contribute to a programme of professional development for mentors, trainees and early career teachers.</li></ul> How you’ll learnThe content is delivered through blended learning. This includes a mix of real-time, interactive online sessions and self-guided modules you complete in your own time. The programme includes facilitator-led sessions with your peer group that focus on decision making.Note: programme content is subject to change.<h3>Assessment</h3>The assessment window starts at the end of the 12-month programme and runs for three months. During this time, participants will be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which they respond to a short case study.There are two assessment windows every year, and participants can sit the assessment two times, if they need to.You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.Ambition Institute will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support participants.<h2>Cost</h2>NEW:&nbsp;The Department for Education has extended scholarship funding eligibility to all state schools and state funded organisations that offer 16-19 places in England.DfE-funded scholarships are available for this NPQ for all those who meet the following criteria:<ul><li>Have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school.</li><li>Work in a state-funded school or organisations that offer 16-19 places in England.</li></ul>If you meet the criteria above you will also need to register for your NPQ using the&nbsp;<a href="https://register-national-professional-qualifications.education.gov.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">DfE’s online registration portal here</a>.If you do not work in an eligible school, the National Professional Qualification for Leading Teacher Development costs £900 plus VAT.<h2>Apply</h2>We are now welcoming interest in our Autumn 2022 NPQ cohorts. Fill out this&nbsp;<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">quick enquiry form</a>&nbsp;and will be in touch when applications are open (subject to final contract agreement with the Department for Education).To apply, you must be a teacher who has, or is aspiring to have, responsibility for leading other educators to develop. You might support all teachers in your school, trainees or those early in their career.Funded places are only available to those working in schools in England. <ol><li>If you have any questions, email&nbsp;<a href="npq@northantstshub.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">n</a><a href="https://npq@northantstshub.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pq@northantstshub.org</a>&nbsp;and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.</li></ol><h2>Find out more</h2>Email: npq@northantstshub.orgCall: 01536 397013

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National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Leading Teacher Development

We’re pleased to announce that we are partnering with education charity Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for Leading Teaching. In 12 months, participants will discover what outstanding teaching looks like and use this knowledge to become high-performing leaders of teaching.<h3>Those doing the training will learn:</h3><ul><li>How to become excellent leaders of teaching</li><li>How to unpack and apply learning in teaching, curriculum and assessment</li><li>At a time and pace that suits their existing timetable.</li></ul> <h3>Benefits to your school:</h3><ul><li>One of a series of new, specialist NPQs</li><li>Access to the latest learning</li><li>Retain your teaching talent.</li></ul> <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Register your interest</a><h2>Why this programme?</h2>Ambition Institute has designed this ground-breaking new NPQ to help you develop the knowledge and understanding of what excellent classroom teaching looks like.The programme uses the latest evidence-based learning and shows you how to put your findings into practice in your own school context. You will learn alongside other teachers from schools with similar challenges and circumstances.The new and reformed NPQs have been developed as a complete series, sharing a common language. This means you can have the confidence that all the educators in your school are building and developing their knowledge from the same evidence-based frameworks.Ambition Institute knows that schools’ and trusts’ needs vary. So its programmes are designed with flexibility in mind and can be completed at a time that suits you best and fits in with your existing role. Through Steplab, the innovative personal development platform built for teachers, by teachers, you will have access to your modules and practice activities to help you get better faster.<h2>Benefits for you</h2>Build on existing experienceThis programme helps you to unpack and apply learning in teaching, curriculum and assessment – and to support others to develop in these areas. That’s whether you are a classroom teacher keen to develop your knowledge or a head of department wanting to maximise your impact.Invest in your futureOngoing professional development helps you to grow and thrive as a teacher. You will follow an evidence-based framework and gain a professional accreditation at the end of the programme.Train to your timetableThis programme is designed to fit around your teaching role and much of the work can be completed in bite-size chunks around your existing work timetable.Connect with peersYou’ll get to train and collaborate with other teacher leaders on the programme, sharing your experiences and building a network.&nbsp;<h2>Benefits for your school</h2>Create a ‘golden thread’The new NPQs are all aligned. So, no matter what career stage your teachers are at, by joining this programme, they will benefit from an evidence-based framework. They will also share a common language with other NPQ participants that they can pass on to colleagues.Access the latest learningTeachers will bring evidence-based teaching and learning into classrooms, meaning high quality teaching and improved pupil outcomes.Identify future leadersCompetent and confident teachers who excel in their roles will be more likely to apply for middle or senior positions in your school when they arise.Retain your teaching talentBy allowing teachers to develop and nurture their talents in specialist areas you are investing in their future. This will boost their confidence, making them feel supported and less likely to apply for jobs elsewhere.Tap into a networkYour teachers will train alongside peers from other schools with similar contexts, supported by facilitators that fully understands your needs.<h2>Curriculum</h2>What you’ll learnThis programme follows the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/925513/NPQ_Leading_Teaching.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">Department for Education’s National Professional Qualification (NPQ): Leading Teaching Framework</a>.On this programme, you will learn how to:<ul><li>Explain important ideas about the science of learning</li><li>Understand what good teaching practice is and how to implement it</li><li>Support colleagues to design a broad and coherent curriculum</li><li>Plan effective lessons and stimulate your pupils’ thinking</li><li>Help colleagues adapt their teaching to different needs</li><li>Contribute to the design of school assessment systems</li><li>Align your professional development with wider school improvement priorities.</li></ul> How you’ll learnThe content is delivered through blended learning. This includes a mix of real-time interactive sessions, face-to-face training, peer-led sessions and self-guided modules you complete in your own time.Note: programme content is subject to change.<h3>Assessment</h3>The assessment window starts at the end of the 12-month programme and runs for three months. During this time, participants will be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which they respond to a short case study.There are two assessment windows every year, and participants can sit the assessment two times, if they need to.You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.Ambition Institute will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support participants.<h2>Cost</h2>NEW:&nbsp;The Department for Education has extended scholarship funding eligibility to all state schools and state funded organisations that offer 16-19 places in England.DfE-funded scholarships are available for this NPQ for all those who meet the following criteria:<ul><li>Have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school.</li><li>Work in a state-funded school or organisations that offer 16-19 places in England.</li></ul> If you meet the criteria above you will also need to register for your NPQ using the&nbsp;<a href="https://register-national-professional-qualifications.education.gov.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">DfE’s online registration portal here</a>.If you do not work in an eligible school, the National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching costs £900 plus VAT.<h2>Apply</h2>We are now welcoming interest in our Autumn 2022 NPQ cohorts. Fill out this&nbsp;<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">quick registration form</a>&nbsp;and will be in touch when applications are open (subject to final contract agreement with the Department for Education).To apply, you must be a teacher who has, or is aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase.Funded places are only available to those working in schools in England.If you have any questions, email&nbsp;npq@northantstshub.org&nbsp;and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.<h2>Find out more</h2>Email: npq@northantstshub.orgCall: 01536 397013

National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Leading Teaching

We’re pleased to announce that we are partnering with education charity Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for Senior Leadership. This 18-month programme helps participants to develop their leadership knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for teachers and pupils in their schools.<h3>Those doing the training will learn:</h3><ul><li>How to enact positive change across their school</li><li>Evidence-based knowledge taught by leadership experts</li><li>&nbsp;At a time and pace that suits their existing timetable.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Benefits to your school:</h3><ul><li>Learning backed by the latest evidence</li><li>Create a leadership pipeline</li><li>Attract and retain teaching staff.</li></ul> <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Register your interest</a><h2>Why this programme?</h2>Ambition Institute’s new National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Senior Leadership gives you the chance to learn evidence-based school leadership and put it into practice. It also gives you the opportunity to focus on specific leadership challenges in your school or trust.This is one of six new and reformed NPQs that have been developed as a series. They share the same common language and framework to help drive improvement across schools.Ambition Institute knows that schools’ and trusts’ needs vary. So its programmes are designed with flexibility in mind and can be completed at a time that suits you best and fits in with your existing role. Through Steplab, the innovative personal development platform built for teachers, by teachers, you will have access to your modules and practice activities to help you get better faster.<h2>Benefits for you</h2>Train to your timetableThis programme is designed to be flexible to fit with your busy working role. Training is delivered in bite-sized chunks, which is useful for knowledge retention, and you can learn at a time and pace that suits you.Build your confidenceGet the support you need to take the next step in your career.Access the latest researchBenefit from the latest evidence-based learning and approaches to great teaching and leadership. See how it can improve schools and change lives.Enact positive changeAmbition Institute’s programmes are designed to support you to apply and translate what you’ve learned to your own school context. It does this by providing models and examples that seek to make the link between theory and practice concrete.Benefit from peer-to-peer supportLearn from a network of like-minded peers and have the opportunity to share insight with colleagues in your own school setting.&nbsp;<h2>Benefits for your school or Trust</h2>Create a common knowledge baseNPQ qualifications are aligned, so you can have confidence that all educators will share a common language and framework to develop your school or trust.Support your leaders Senior leaders will be given the tools to drill down into specific areas of leadership to improve their knowledge, make evidence-informed decisions and action positive change.Learning backed by evidenceParticipants will be introduced to evidence-informed practices straightaway. This will help them develop strategies to improve teaching and pupil performance at your school.Make a leadership pipelineThe programme will help to identify future leaders and create a positive culture where teachers can develop and thrive.Boost attainmentStudies show that high-quality continuous professional development can improve pupil outcomes almost as effectively as having a teacher with 10 years’ experience in the classroom.<h2>Curriculum</h2>What you’ll learnThis programme develops your leadership skills and knowledge and covers the content listed in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/925512/NPQ_Senior_Leadership.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Department for Education’s NPQ Senior Leadership Framework</a>.&nbsp;You will learn how to:<ul><li>Set clear goals and communicate shared values that improve the culture in your classrooms and school</li><li>Establish a safe and positive environment for pupils</li><li>Support colleagues to meet individual needs and make sure all pupils have access to a rich curriculum</li><li>Lead school-wide professional development for staff</li><li>Make and act on evidence-informed decisions</li><li>Work well with parents, carers, other schools and the wider community</li><li>Lead by example, be accountable for decisions and make sure colleagues know their responsibilities.</li></ul> How you’ll learnThe content is delivered through blended learning. This includes real-time, interactive online sessions, Covid-safe face-to-face conferences and self-guided modules you can fit around your timetable. You will put what you learn into practice in your school and be able to track your progress and get feedback as you go. The programme also includes coaching and peer learning. Note: programme content is subject to change.<h3>Assessment</h3>The assessment window starts at the end of the 18-month programme and runs for three months. During this time, participants will be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which they respond to a short case study.There are two assessment windows every year, and participants can sit the assessment two times, if they need to.You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.Ambition Institute will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support participants.<h2>Cost</h2>NEW:&nbsp;The Department for Education has extended scholarship funding eligibility to all state schools and state funded organisations that offer places for 16-19-year-olds in England.DfE-funded scholarships are available for this NPQ for all those who meet the following criteria:<ul><li>Are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities</li><li>Work in a state-funded school, or organisation that offers education to 16-19-year-olds in England.</li></ul>If you meet the criteria above, you'll need to register for your NPQ using the&nbsp;<a href="https://register-national-professional-qualifications.education.gov.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">DfE’s online registration portal</a>.If you don't work in an eligible school, the NPQ for Senior Leadership costs £1,140 plus VAT.<h2>Apply</h2>We are now welcoming interest in our Autumn 2022 NPQ cohorts. Fill out this&nbsp;<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">quick enquiry form</a>&nbsp;and will be in touch when applications are open (subject to final contract agreement with the Department for Education).To apply, you must be, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities. For example, you might be an assistant or deputy headteacher, or a head of department or faculty.Funded places are only available to those working in schools in England.If you have any questions, email npq@northantstshub.org and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.<h2>Find out more</h2>Email: npq@northantstshub.orgCall: 01536 397013

National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Senior Leadership

<h3>Register for an NPQ with the Hub | <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--color-text-primary);">Register your interest here</a>.</h3> We’re pleased to announce that we are partnering with education charity Ambition Institute to deliver the new NPQ for Headship. Within 12 months, participants will develop the knowledge that underpins expert school leadership and apply it to become outstanding headteachers.<h3>Those doing the training will learn:</h3><ul><li>How to combine insight and practice to drive change</li><li>How to put what you learn into practice in your school context</li><li>At a time and pace that suits their existing timetable.</li></ul> <h3>Benefits to your school:</h3><ul><li>Create confident school leaders</li><li>Learn from the latest evidence</li><li>Transform pupil outcomes.</li></ul> <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/yM6BvZnduY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Register your interest</a><h2>Why this programme?</h2>Ambition Institute’s new National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Headship gives you the chance to put evidence-based school leadership methods into practice and drive change in your school setting. It also offers the opportunity to focus on specific headship challenges in your school or trust.This is one of six new and reformed NPQs that have been developed as a series. They share the same common language and framework to help drive improvement across schools.Ambition Institute knows that schools’ and trusts’ needs vary. So its programmes are designed with flexibility in mind and can be completed at a time that suits you best and fits in with your existing role. Through Steplab, the innovative personal development platform built for teachers, by teachers, you will have access to your modules and practice activities to help you get better faster.<h2>Benefits for you</h2>Enjoy flexible learningThis programme is designed to fit around your timetable and most of the work can be completed at times that suit you.Learn crucial skills and sector knowledgeAll the knowledge you’ll learn on this programme is drawn from a single, evidence-based framework shared by other educators across England.Learning that sticksTraining is delivered little and often, in regular bite-sized chunks, so there are no long days of training that take you away from your day job. Learning in short, sharp bursts also helps you to retain knowledge.Thrive in your school settingDevelop the knowledge and skills to work to the best of your ability and tackle the complexities and challenges of your daily role.Drive habit changeEmbedding new habits can be tricky. Ambition Institute’s dual modules help you to apply what you learn, connecting theory to practice, to help those habits stick. Insight modules capture the very best the sector has to contribute on a given topic. Application modules help you to use the ideas in context, with support from peers.&nbsp;<h2>Benefits for your school or Trust</h2>Create confident school leadersHeadteachers are equipped with school-focused leadership knowledge, which they can use to establish a culture and conditions where staff and pupils can thrive.Underpinned by the latest evidenceThe framework for the new NPQ for Headship was developed using the latest evidence on effective professional development for teachers and leaders, approved by the Education Endowment Fund (EFF).Shared learningParticipants learn alongside colleagues whose context is similar, facilitated by delivery partners who know and understand your needs.Create a common knowledge baseAll of Ambition Institute’s NPQs are aligned, meaning teachers and leaders share a common language and framework to drive improvement in their school.Transform pupil outcomesEducation Policy Institute research shows that high quality professional development can improve pupil outcomes almost as effectively as having a teacher with 10 years’ experience in the classroom. <h2>Curriculum</h2>What you’ll learnThis programme develops your knowledge and skills in the 10 areas listed in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/925507/NPQ_Headship.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lf-fd-inspected-belvo73w1qb7zmqj="true">Department for Education’s NPQ Headship Framework</a>.You will learn how to:<ul><li>Set clear goals and communicate shared values that improve classroom and school culture</li><li>Transform pupils’ knowledge, capabilities and beliefs about learning</li><li>Create a fair and structured approach to learning and testing</li><li>Establish a safe and positive environment for pupils</li><li>Support colleagues to meet individual needs and make sure all pupils have access to a rich curriculum</li><li>Lead school-wide professional development for staff</li><li>Establish good financial, human and educational resource management</li><li>Make and act on evidence-informed decisions</li><li>Work well with parents, carers, other schools and the wider community</li><li>Lead by example, be accountable for decisions and make sure staff know their professional responsibilities.</li></ul> How you’ll learnThe content is delivered through blended learning. This includes real-time, interactive online sessions, Covid-safe face-to-face conferences and self-guided modules you can fit around your timetable. You will put what you learn into practice in your school and be able to track your progress and get feedback as you go. The programme also includes coaching and peer learning. Note: programme content is subject to change.<h3>Assessment</h3>The assessment window starts at the end of the 18-month programme and runs for three months. During this time, participants will be given an eight-day window to sit an ‘open book’ style assessment in which they respond to a short case study.There are two assessment windows every year, and participants can sit the assessment two times, if they need to.You need to complete the course to qualify for the NPQ accreditation.Ambition Institute will offer a webinar and live clinic in advance of the assessment window to support participants.<h2>Cost</h2>The NPQH is currently fully funded for employees working in a state school.<h2>Apply</h2>To apply, you must be, or aspire to be a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.<ol><li>Step 1: <a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">register your interest</a></li><li>Step 2: We will guide you through the application process as soon as it opens</li></ol><h2>Find out more</h2>Email: npq@northantstshub.orgCall: 01536 397013

National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Headship

From autumn 2021, a&nbsp;reformed suite of NPQs will be available for teachers and leaders who want to develop their knowledge and skills in school leadership and specialist areas of teaching practice. The new NPQs represent a significant investment in high quality teacher and leader development.&nbsp;<h2>Funding and eligibility criteria&nbsp;</h2>As part of the government’s long-term education recovery plan, £184 million of new funding for&nbsp;NPQs&nbsp;was announced on 2 June 2021 to be spent over the course of this parliament.&nbsp;Funding and eligibility have been confirmed as follows:<h3>NPQ&nbsp;in Leading Teacher Development&nbsp;</h3>Full scholarship funding, with no cost to the participant, for the&nbsp;NPQ&nbsp;in Leading Teacher Development is available to all teachers who meet the following criteria:&nbsp;<ul><li>have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school&nbsp;</li><li>work in a state-funded school in England&nbsp;</li></ul><a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/31695" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more &amp; apply</a><h3>NPQ&nbsp;in Leading Behaviour and Culture&nbsp;</h3>Full scholarship funding, with no cost to the participant, for the&nbsp;NPQ&nbsp;in Leading Behaviour and Culture is available to all teachers who meet the following criteria:&nbsp;<ul><li>have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in their school&nbsp;</li><li>work in a state-funded school in England that is within the top 30th percentile in relation to pupils on pupil premium as of the end of the previous academic year&nbsp;</li></ul><a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/31694" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more &amp; apply</a><h3>NPQ&nbsp;in Leading Teaching&nbsp;</h3>Full scholarship funding, with no cost to the participant, for the&nbsp;NPQ&nbsp;in Leading Teaching is available to all teachers who meet the following criteria:&nbsp;<ul><li>have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase&nbsp;</li><li>work in a state-funded school in England that is within the top 30th percentile in relation to pupils on pupil premium as of the end of the previous academic year&nbsp;</li></ul><a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/31696" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/31696" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more &amp; apply</a><h3>NPQ&nbsp;in Senior Leadership&nbsp;</h3>Full scholarship funding, with no cost to the participant, for the&nbsp;NPQ&nbsp;in Senior Leadership is available to those who meet the following criteria:&nbsp;<ul><li>are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities&nbsp;</li><li>work in a state-funded school in England that is within the top 30th percentile in relation to pupils on Pupil Premium as of the end of the previous academic year&nbsp;</li></ul><a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/31698" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/31698" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more &amp; apply</a><h3>NPQ&nbsp;in Headship&nbsp;</h3>Full scholarship funding, with no cost to the participant, for the&nbsp;NPQ&nbsp;in Headship is available for those who meet the following criteria:&nbsp;<ul><li>are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher or head of school with responsibility for leading a school&nbsp;</li><li>work in a state-funded school in England that is within the top 30th percentile in relation to pupils on Pupil Premium as of the end of the previous academic year&nbsp;</li></ul><a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/31697" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/article/31697" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more &amp; apply</a><h3>Additional support offer for the NPQ in Headship&nbsp;</h3>In addition to the reformed suite of NPQs, the department is introducing an additional support offer for new headteachers from autumn 2021. This is a targeted support package for teachers new to the role of headship.&nbsp;You are eligible for this targeted support package if you meet the following criteria:&nbsp;<ul><li>are in your first 24 months of headship&nbsp;</li><li>work in a state-funded school in England upon starting the training&nbsp;</li><li>have either completed an NPQH before taking up your first headship post or are currently taking the NPQH&nbsp;</li><li>have not withdrawn from the additional support programme previously&nbsp;</li></ul> The offer provides structured, unassessed face-to-face support based on the best available evidence about what makes an effective headteacher. While the exact content of this support will depend on the provider chosen, activities could include a combination of group coaching, one-to-one support discussions and peer network support.&nbsp;<h3>NPQ in Executive Leadership&nbsp;</h3>Full scholarship funding, with no cost to the participant, for the NPQ in Executive Leadership is available to those who meet the following criteria:&nbsp;are, or are aspiring to be, an executive headteacher or have a school trust CEO role with responsibility for leading several schools&nbsp;work in a state-funded school in England that is within the top 30th percentile in relation to pupils on pupil premium as of the end of the previous academic year&nbsp;The DfE will shortly publish a list of schools that are within the top 30th percentile in relation to pupils on pupil premium as of the end of the previous academic year to enable people to check their eligibility.&nbsp;Register to join an NPQ programme with Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub and Ambition Institute:&nbsp;<a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">Register your interest for the Reformed NPQs here</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

DfE Funding Update: Reformed National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

From September 2021, a reformed suite of&nbsp;NPQs&nbsp;will be available for teachers and leaders who want to develop their knowledge and skills in school leadership and specialist areas of teaching practice.This is part of the DfE's transformation to the training and support available for teachers at all stages of their career. The 2019 Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy set out a range of commitments intended to ensure that teaching remains an attractive, sustainable and rewarding career path.As the Teaching Schools Hub for Northamptonshire we will be working with a national partners to be able to deliver the new NPQs in accordance with the reforms for the 2021/22 academic year.<h2>What are NPQs?</h2>National professional qualifications (NPQs) are a national, voluntary suite of qualifications designed to support the professional development of teachers and school leaders. They equip teachers with the expertise to lead sustainable improvement across their schools.<h2>What's changing? </h2><h3> </h3><h3>NPQs&nbsp;in 3 specialist areas of teaching</h3>Designed for teachers who want to:<ul><li>Leading teacher development (NPQLTD): designed for teachers supporting the training and development of others, e.g. with a responsibility of teacher development across the school or specific groups such as trainee teachers or Early Career teacher..</li><li>Leading teaching (NPQLT): developing teachers who are subject leads or responsible for improving teaching practice in a subject or phase.</li><li>Leading behaviour and culture (NPQLBC): developing teachers who have responsibilities for leading behaviour and culture.</li></ul> <h3>NPQML</h3>From September 2021 the NPQML will be discontinued, replaced by the Subject specialist NPQs above.<h3>NPQSL, NPQH &amp; NPQEL</h3>These programmes have been reviewed and adapted based on an evidence base approved by the&nbsp;<a href="https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/evidence-summaries/teaching-learning-toolkit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit;">Education Endowment Foundation</a>&nbsp;(EEF).<h2>NPQ information webinar</h2>Along with our partner in Professional Development, Ambition Institute we share the latest information around the reformed NPQs.<a href="https://northamptonshireteachingschoolhub.org/video/30422" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch recording</a><h2>Register for more information</h2><a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eKEZsPBYQoaavSDwyiCFJAf8mnk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(61, 60, 59);">Register your interest.</a>

Find out what's changing from September 2021