Senior Leadership Programme
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Senior Leadership Programme

The most popular leadership apprenticeship in the UK
Senior Leadership Programme
Duration
20 Months + 4 Months EPA
Who's it for?
For current senior leaders including serving headteachers
Qualifications
  • Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship
  • Advanced Entry criteria (120 credits) for Masters Progression Pathways
  • Progression Pathways available to MSc in Educational Leadership and Management or MBA

Having the time to stop and look at the theory behind what we are doing. It has validated a lot of my decisions and has given me more confidence.

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Progression Pathways
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Opportunities to extend your learning towards an MSc or MBA
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Your own Mentor and Tutor for support throughout the programme
Fully Funded through the apprenticeship levy
Self-Funded Programme
Funding Available through the apprenticeship levy

The programme

The new and improved Senior Leadership Programme includes over 20 world-class leadership and management concepts to develop learners’ professional practice and the leadership of their school.

Delivered by experts from within education and across the economy, participants benefit from an extensive online resource library and best in class face-to-face delivery.

Inherently practical and delivered within your existing work commitments, the Senior Leadership Programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve as a Senior Leader.

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Module
Leading Strategy
Module
Leading People
Module
Leading Operations and Finance
Module
Leading Transformation

The Experience

The NCE has always focused on creating Professional Learning sessions that ensure our learners feel relaxed and excited as they are removed from the daily demands placed upon them. Whether in person or online, we create the time and space to absorb, reflect and fully digest the extensive content delivered throughout.

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We are now accepting registrations of interest for our 2025 cohorts. Submit your details now and one of our team will be in touch.

February 2025 Cohort

Applications close February 5, 2025

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Overview
  • 20 month programme + 4 months End Point Assessment
  • First Day of Learning and four 2-day Professional Learning Days
  • A range of workshops
  • Dedicated NCE Tutor
Eligibility
  • Currently working as a Senior Leader
  • GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
Assessment
  • Apprenticeship Portfolio of evidence
  • Professional discussion on portfolio
  • Strategic Business Proposal and Proposal Presentation
  • 4 x 3,500 word reflective reports demonstrating application of module specific business tools in your context

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