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Learning to Lead: NCSL's strategy for leadership learning

Author: Collarbone, Dame Patricia and Southworth, Professor Geoff
Subject: Continuing professional development (CPD)
Audience: Middle leaders and aspiring headteachers, Headteachers
Date of publication: June 2008   |   File format and size: PDF, 1.56 Mb

School leaders come from a wide range of backgrounds and take lots of different paths on their journey. But one thing many of them have in common is the National College.

If you're new to the organisation, or simply want to find out more about who we are and what we offer you, this guide tells you. It explains our beliefs about and our efforts to improve leadership development.

This introduction outlines the six key areas of leadership learning which have been defined by the College and form the basis for the National Standards for Headteachers. The in-depth illustration of Leadership Learning Pathways shows the exciting range of opportunities available to school leaders in England.

The College is constantly working to challenge and develop school leaders. This report provides a snapshot of the learning experiences we offer and shows how we are informing school leadership at every level.