Explains the expectations on each participant.
The NPQH is a vital professional learning experience and, if you believe it is for you, there are professional expectations upon you in line with the responsibilities of headship. As a participant in the programme, you will be expected to agree to:
retain an unswerving focus upon improved teaching and learning and outcomes
take full responsibility for your own professional learning
develop a clarity about the extent to which the dimensions of effective leadership and leadership capabilities can have impact on learner outcomes
be committed to leading on an aspect of substantive school improvement focussing on elements of the national agenda, which will afford you leadership insight and skills development
act on the feedback offered by the Leadership Coach and other participants
reflect on the outcomes of your 360 assessment and develop your areas of improvement
be open and honest about the successes and challenges in your own setting
approach other settings with an open mind and a willingness to learn
adhere to confidentiality. Participants agree not to disclose any information shared by others in any context without explicit permission. Contexts include coaching sessions, within school settings, governing body meetings or on residential elements
build the habit of engaging regularly with relevant literature and research and complete any pre-readings, assignments, or activities
cultivate professional networks with colleagues locally, nationally, and globally which will push your thinking and sustain professional intent
actively seek opportunities to engage with the managerial aspects of school leadership in your own setting
attend all mandatory aspects of the course (residentials, school visits and coaching sessions)
adhere to deadlines as required
provide constructive feedback to the programme organisers