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Endorsed Leadership Provision

One of our core purposes is to contribute to the development of the professional capabilities of current and aspiring leaders across the education system in Wales. We do this by providing coherence and quality assurance for a range of educational leadership development opportunities through a peer led endorsement process.

When we endorse leadership provision, we are declaring that we have confidence in the ability of the provider to develop and deliver quality. The National Academy for Educational Leadership endorsed status shows that the provider has met the endorsement criteria and the high standards that it demands of providers. It assures leaders that the provision they invest in is based on evidence of what makes effective leadership and will have a positive impact on outcomes for learners.

This page includes information about and links to the provision which is currently endorsed by the National Academy for Educational Leadership and the providers who offer this professional learning.

Download a copy of the Endorsement Prospectus

Providers with provision endorsed by the National Academy for Educational Leadership:

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ILM Level 5 Diploma on the Principles of Leadership and Management

Career Stage: Teachers at middle leadership level

ILM For Educators

Career Stage: Leaders and aspiring leaders

Digital Leadership Programme

Career Stage: Designed for Headteachers, Senior Leadership Teams, Middle Leaders and Digital Leaders

Creative Leadership Programme

Career Stage: Those aspiring to middle or senior leadership roles

Developing Middle Leadership in a Primary Setting

Career Stage: Current and future middle leaders across Wales

Level 6 Certificate in Careers Leadership

Career Stage: Teaching staff and practitioners from secondary schools and settings (11-18)

ALP – 6-Day Advanced Leadership Programme

Career Stage: Directors, Advisors, Headteachers, Senior leaders

3-Day Executive Coaching Programme

Career Stage: Directors, Advisors, Headteachers, Senior leaders

3-Day Resilience

Career Stage: All levels

DARPL Senior Leaders and Governors Series

Career Stage: Leaders and Governors
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Raising Pupil Attainment through the Leadership of Parental Engagement

Career Stage: Parent & carers

Aspiring School Leader Development Programme (ASL)

Career Stage: School leadership teams and those aspiring to senior school leadership roles
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Coaching and Mentoring for Youth Work Certificate

Career Stage: Anyone working with Young People or leading adults in the Youth Sector

Mindfulness for Education Leaders (MEL)

Career Stage: Educational leaders

OLE - Excellent Leadership in Education Programme

Career Stage: Middle management in schools and PRUs

Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management

Career Stage: Teachers who are aspiring towards middle leadership

Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management

Career Stage: Middle managers with responsibility for substantial programmes and/or resources
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Middle Leader Development Programme

Career Stage: Middle leaders with responsibility and/or line management of staff
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Senior Leader Development Programme

Career Stage: Leaders who have overall responsibility for an aspect of leadership across an establishment
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Aspiring Headteacher Development Programme – Preparation for NPQH

Career Stage: Aspiring headteachers in preparation for undertaking the NPQH assessment
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New and Acting Headteacher Development Programme

Career Stage: New/Acting Headteachers
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Experienced Headteacher Development Programme

Career Stage: Experienced Headteachers
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Strategic Planning for the Welsh Language: Leadership Development Programme in English medium primary schools

Established headteachers or senior leaders, newly appointed or those who wish to lead in English-medium primary schools in Wales.

Making Change Stick

Career Stage: Everyone in education – teachers, leaders, support staff, pupils and parents and carers.

The Youth Work Leadership and Management Programme

Career Stage: Senior and aspiring leaders and managers in youth work
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