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GLF Schools was founded in 2012 in order to enable the federation of Glyn School (an academy in 2011) and Danetree Junior School. Together, we began our journey to become a MAT of more than 1000 talented staff working with over 10,000 children in 40 schools across 5 regions in southern England.

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NPQLL

Leading Literacy (NPQLL)

 

National Professional Qualification in Leading Literacy (NPQLL)

We are delighted to be partnering with Teach First to deliver this programme.

  • Target Audience: teachers and school leaders who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading literacy across a school, year group, key stage or phase.
  • Course Length: 12 months, plus 3 months for assessment period
  • Programme Start Dates: October 2024
  • DFE framework: DFE framework NPQLL
  • Cost: £901
  • Application Form

Requirements to apply:

Applicants must have full support from their school/organisation.

A head teacher, member of the SLT, line manager or Chair of Governors (or similar authoritative role) must confirm their support and that all information submitted is true and correct. This is a Department for Education mandatory requirement.

To apply for NPQLBC, applicants must have the following:

  • Teacher Reference Number (TRN)
  • 2 years teaching experience
  • Leadership aspiration/experience

What will I learn?

You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and expertise to effectively develop others and lead a powerful whole school literacy strategy.

Modules titles are still being confirmed, content will include core elements of the framework:

  • Teaching
  • Developing language
  • Developing reading
  • Developing writing
  • Professional development
  • Implementation

Programme breakdown 

The NPQLL is delivered using a blend of online seminars, flexible online learning and conferences.

How will I benefit?

Over 12 months, you will:

  • Gain an understanding of the core principles behind developing language, reading and writing, get practical tools and guidance to lead your school’s approach to literacy, and collaborate with other leaders in similar roles.
  • Develop the skills to help colleagues develop literacy across the curriculum – without creating unnecessary workload.
  • Share experiences with other school leaders, learn how they’ve faced similar challenges and build a professional network that will support you throughout your career.
  • Access a blended learning programme that’s full of practical and tangible examples, flexible and tailored to your needs and areas of development and focus.
  • Link to For more information: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/npqs/leading-literacy

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