Having been a Lead Delivery Partner for the Church of England, Plymouth CAST recommends National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). These courses are delivered through high quality resources, expert coaches and facilitators, all underpinned with the values and ethos of the Church of England and Catholic Education Service.
The NPQ Senior Leadership (NPQ SL) will equip you to respond effectively to the school-wide challenges you will encounter as a senior leader.
NPQ Headship (NPQH) is the nationally recognised professional qualification for Headteachers, providing a unique opportunity to grow as a leader, and to take your career to the next step.
NPQ Leading Teaching (NPQ LT) is the course for teachers that have responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, or a key stage enabling you to support your department or key stage to improve aspects of leadership including curriculum and assessment.
NPQ Leading Teacher Development (NPQ LTD) is for teachers that support, train, and develop new and experienced teachers through developing teacher expertise and classroom practice across the school.
NPQ SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) is to support you as you develop your leadership of special educational needs and equip you to build an inclusive culture in your school.
To learn more about each NPQ, please visit National Professional Qualification (National Society for Education) where you can find course details and can begin your application process.
“…there are many opportunities across a range of specialisms, enabling staff across the Trust to access exceptional CPD, whilst improving skills, knowledge and experience.”
Staff are encouraged to apply for a place as soon as possible, to secure a place on the course of your choice.
For further details about commencement dates and application deadlines, please contact Leah Paiano for more information.
If you wish to develop your leadership skills within a school context, check that you have the support of your line manager.
Plymouth CAST is committed to providing high quality CPD to staff in all roles across the organisation.
