We are pleased to be working in partnership with Ambition Institute to offer the full suite of the new National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
For colleagues also looking SEND specific leadership training, we can also signpost two SENDCo Award providers in our area.
We are pleased to be working in partnership with Ambition Institute to offer the full suite of the new National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
The new NPQs are designed to support the professional development of all teachers and school/trust leaders.
To learn more about the suite of NPQ courses available, we are hosting several information events, CLICK HERE to book a place.
The Department for Education NPQ scholarship funding is available to all state schools and state funded organisations, including those that offer 16-19 age places in England.
DfE-funded scholarships are available for this NPQ for all those who meet the following criteria:
Extended eligibility.
Organisations now eligible to access scholarships include:
Support fund for small schools
The DfE have introduced a new Targeted Support Fund for small schools, to enable them to support their teachers and leader to undertake the NPQs. This is a grant payment of £200 per participant to settings with 1-600 pupils, for every teacher or leader they employ who participates on an NPQ.
Here are some quick links to help you:
Take a look at the 2 promotional videos below:
SENDCos play an integral role to our leadership structures and we are pleased to sign post two local providers. The National Award is available to SENCOs and aspiring SENCOs from any school or educational setting in the UK and completed within three years of appointment.
This statutory national award which will develop the professional attributes essential in the role, and improve knowledge, skills and understanding to enable SENDCos to carry out their role effectively and with confidence.
