Professional development
Browse our range of world-class leadership programmes to help you develop as a leader and build your career in school or early years leadership.
Whether you're just starting out in your leadership career, are aspiring to headship or are an experienced education leader - we have something for you. Take a look at our wide range of development options.
For school and academy leaders
Develop your professional qualities, skills and expertise. Programmes are available for middle and senior leaders, aspiring and experienced headteachers and school business managers.
For early years leaders
We offer a number of professional development opportunities for serving and aspiring children's centre leaders.
Short courses and online seminars for all members
In addition to our longer programmes, we offer members a range of continuing professional development opportunities to fit in around work and home commitments.
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Equal Access to Promotion
Addressing the professional development needs of black and minority ethnic teachers in school leadership. -
Middle Leadership Development Programme
School cluster-based professional development programme for school middle leaders. -
Primary Executive Headteacher provision
Challenging professional development for current and aspiring executive headteachers, working in a range of contexts.
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Certificate of School Business Management
Programme to develop the expertise and working practices of school business managers. -
CIPFA Accredited Certificate in Financial Reporting for Academies
Programme to develop the skills required to carry out a key role in academy financial management. -
Diploma of School Business Management
Programme for the school business manager working within the school senior management team.
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National Leaders of Education
For experienced heads looking to use their knowledge and experience to provide additional leadership support to schools in challenging circumstances. -
Head Start
Programme of support for National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) graduates and new headteachers. -
National Professional Qualification for Headship
For aspiring headteachers, you need NPQH in order to apply for a first headship.
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National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership
Programme for leaders within multi-agency, early years settings. -
School Business Director Programme
Programme for experienced and aspiring school business directors. -
Teaching Leaders
Programme to develop inspirational middle leaders within complex urban school environments.
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Future Leaders
Programme for talented individuals to fast track to senior leadership in challenging secondary schools. -
Advanced Diploma of School Business Management
Programme supporting the professional learning of experienced school business managers. -
National teaching schools
Work together with alliance schools to deliver training and professional development of teachers, support staff and headteachers.
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Specialist Leaders of Education
For outstanding middle and senior leaders who have the skills to support individuals or teams in similar positions in other schools.
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