National College for Leadership of Schools and Children’s Services – formerly NCSL
In September 2009, NCSL became the National College. The new name underlines a shared commitment to improving the lives and life chances of children and young people, and the extended remit builds on the success of the continued work to support leaders in schools and early years settings. The National College for School Leadership works to develop and inspire great leaders of schools, early years settings and children’s services so that they can make a positive difference to children’s lives. Membership is free. To find out more go to
www.nationalcollege.org.uk
Affiliate membership
Membership is free of charge and all school governors are invited to become affiliate members. Benefits of membership include:
- Networking and collaboration opportunities with peers
- Online seminars and hotseats
- Access to selected resources in the National College leadership library
- Monthly newsletter.
To activate your membership go to:
http://www.nationalcollege.org.uk/index/about-us/national-college-membership.htm
Succession Planning - recruiting, developing and keeping your headteachers
Did you know that a third of head teachers are expected to have retired by 2014?
Governors have an important role to play in ensuring there are sufficient leaders who are ready to take up the complex and challenging role of headship.
Governors can find helpful resources, developed in partnership with the NGA, to help you plan for leadership succession on the website of the National College. There are interactive resources, publications and video clips to support you to find, develop and keep great headteachers.
Go to
www.nationalcollege.org.uk/governorstoolkit
If you have any queries, email
successionplanning@nationalcollege.org.uk
NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship)
The National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) is the mandatory qualification for first time heads.
You can help by encouraging those who aspire to school leadership and to headship to progress to NPQH, as well as supporting your headteacher to provide placements for trainee heads, and welcoming trainee heads on placement in your school.
For more information go to:
http://www.nationalcollege.org.uk/npqh
Models and Partnerships - thinking of new ways to organise your school or work with other schools?
The National College has developed a range of resources to help you chose the right model of schools organisation or partnership for your context.
The College have been working with leaders in schools and local areas to explore and evaluate different models of school leadership. They have developed a range of resources including a variety of case studies to help you explore the different options available to help you and to choose the right model for your context. You can talk these through with one of our expert
Models and Partnerships Associates, who can help you free of charge.
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