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Rachael James

NPQ Participant

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Rachel Kilminster

Headteacher

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Rebecca Woodall

Headteacher

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Simon Maxfield

Headteacher

Case study from an NPQ participant - Rachael James

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NPQ Completed: NPQLTD

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Why did I choose this NPQ?

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As a new Deputy at the time, where I would be taking on CPD with staff, it was important that I developed my knowledge further with leading teacher development understanding how pupils and adults learn. 

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What impact has this NPQ had on your leadership?

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A great impact, I know how to balance CPD with workload for staff. I have learnt further how to tailor CPD for individuals. I know how important it is to start at the right point for people with their development.

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How has this NPQ benefited the importance of implementation and developed your whole school profile?

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At Hateley, we pride ourselves on strong bespoke CPD for staff. Other members of my SLT also completed the NPQ which supported us as a new team.


Your three top tips for NPQ participants


•    Manage your workload whilst doing it.
•    Arrange sessions with your buddy as it really does add value to doing it when you can discuss what you have learnt with staff.
•    Use what you learn!
 

Case study from a Head - Rachael Kilmister - Headteacher, St Bartholomew's CE Primary School

 


Which NPQs did your staff undertake in 2022/23


•    NPQLT (3 members of staff)
•    NPQLL
•    NPQSL (2 members of staff)

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What criteria did you use to select you staff to undertake the NPQ?


It depended on career point to a certain extent. Staff on M4 and above were all asked, others who had shown early potential for leadership were also asked. Ultimately, everyone who expressed an interest (either through raising it with SLT themselves or being asked) had the opportunity to complete an NPQ. Staff were all sent the overview of the NPQ programmes and asked to approach me (The headteacher) if they wanted to discuss completing an NPQ. For NPQSLT, staff needed to have completed NPQLT or NPQLTD first and be aspiring senior leaders. 


What impact has this NPQ had on your leadership team members?

 

As so many have undertaken an NPQ it has given a very wide reaching understanding of some of the core principles. This has impacted at both teaching level (for example principles around the science of learning and leadership at all levels. It also means that we have a shared vocabulary so that whole school impact and training is easier to disseminate. A wider range of staff have led training and it has led to greater confidence amongst the leadership team. At a staff INSET day, 4 middle leaders delivered a short training session on scaffold and support in their subjects. As a Head, I felt I could walk away and they would all be confident both as practitioners and leaders. This has led to greater capacity and a more sustainable work place as well as helps for succession planning. It has also demonstrated the value of all our staff as we have provided them with the time and support as we invest in their career so it is mutually beneficial. 

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How have the NPQs undertaken benefited your school?


•    Succession planning
•    Increased confidence in staff
•    A valued workforce
•    More distributed leadership
•    Improved classroom practice
•    A sustainable leadership model

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Three reasons why a Headteacher should invest in NPQs for their staff


•    You get back the time investment through improved knowledge, confidence and leadership potential/development.
•    If staff feel invested in and supported in their career development, this will help them to thrive in your school. No one who has completed an NPQ over the last few years has left our school.
•    A shared and consistent message has reduced time needed for training but increased coverage.
 

Case Study from Head - Rebecca Woodall - Headteacher, Glenthorne Community Primary School

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Which NPQs did your staff undertake in 2022/23


•    NPQLBC
•    NPQLT

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What criteria did you use to select you staff to undertake the NPQ?


•    On the threshold of UPS
•    Experienced
•    Had an interest/have a skill in that area
•    They had asked for development



What impact has this NPQ had on your leadership team members?

 

  • Increased confidence

  • Take more of an active role within school

  • More knowledgeable 

  • Have developed an excellent skill set in either understanding behaviour and culture and developing/leading teaching. 



How have the NPQs undertaken benefited your school?

 

  • Have experienced teachers, who take a lead and are professional in their approach. 

  • We have developed Teams which they are a influential part of as they are able to share their knowledge and impact across school

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Three reasons why a Headteacher should invest in NPQs for their staff

 

  • Up-to-date high-quality training which is relevant for school

  • Grows teachers into leaders who can make an impact across school 

  • Teachers feel valued and invested in
     

Case study from a Head - Simon Maxfield - Headteacher, Codsall Community High

 

Which NPQs did your staff undertake in 2022/23


NPQLTD, NPQSL, and NPQLT

 

What criteria did you use to select you staff to undertake the NPQ?


After collating expression of interest forms from staff, we shortlisted using job role suitability; career aspirations identified through line management and appraisal meeting and prior knowledge of engagement with CPD.


What impact has this NPQ had on your leadership team members?


All but one member of staff who started an NPQ in 2022, is still teaching in the school; therefore, it has helped with staff retention of middle and aspiring middle leaders. Leadership of departments and professional development has improved due to the quality of evidence-informed research staff are exposed to, and how the modules reinforce over the duration of the course that leading on change takes time and needs to engage all stakeholders. 
This led to an improvement in both teaching and learning and the leadership of departments as leaders have been able to put their reading into practice. The use of implementation cycles and the ring-fencing of time to address biases, rehearse and revisit is now embedded and leading to a change in culture across the school.


How have the NPQs undertaken benefited your school?

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  • Improvement in outcomes

  • Staff retention

  • More effective strategic planning from middle leaders

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Three reasons why a Headteacher should invest in NPQs for their staff

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  • Development opportunities are a good tool for retention and staff are also upskilled giving additional benefits.

  • Keeps staff expertise fresh and current with latest research

  • Allows succession planning and development of future leaders.
     

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