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Role of the National College

What we do

The National College works to develop and support great leaders of schools, early years settings and children’s services so they can make a positive difference to children’s lives. We do this by:

• bringing on the next generation of headteachers and other senior leaders to ensure great leadership for our schools, children’s centres and children’s services now and in the future
• providing a range of leadership programmes and support that give leaders the opportunity to be the best they can be
• harnessing the skills and energy of the best leaders so that they can drive improvement beyond their own schools and organisations. For example, our highly successful National Leaders of Education initiative helps outstanding heads and their staff use their knowledge and experience to rapidly turn around struggling schools

Our goals

We are driven by our four goals, which are set out in our corporate plan.

Membership

Membership of the National College is free to all leaders in schools, early years settings and senior leaders in children’s services in England. Anyone outside this group can join the National College as an affiliate member. Membership of the National College gives access to unrivalled development and networking opportunities, professional support and leadership resources. Find out more about becoming part of this inspiring professional community.