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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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NPQLTD

Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)

National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)

We are partnering with Best Practice Network to deliver this programme.

  • Target Audience: teachers and school leaders who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school, for example CPD lead or ITT lead.
  • Course Length: 12 months with 3 face to face days across the duration
  • Programme Start Dates: October 2024
  • DFE framework: DFE framework NPQLTD
  • Cost: £895
  • 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 lead the development of teachers, including sequencing and structuring professional development and effective coaching and mentoring.

Modules include:

  • Teaching
  • Designing effective professional development
  • Delivering effective professional development
  • Implementation

Programme breakdown 

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

How will I benefit?

Over 12 months, you will benefit from:

  • Become adept in supporting initial teacher training, early career teachers as well as the wider development of all colleagues across the school
  • Develop expertise across a number of specialist areas related to their role (e.g. designing professional development)
  • Purpose-built virtual learning environment enabled for mobiles and tablets
  • Support to pass the final assessment
  • Content contextualised for your locality and updated to reflect national developments and legislation
  • Facilitation and support from serving school leaders in outstanding schools and delivery at local venues

Link to For more information and to apply: https://www.bestpracticenet.co.uk/NPQLTD

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