The Early Headship Coaching Offer is a 12-month programme which provides targeted support for teachers new to the role of headship, or for those in their first five years of headship
You will receive a bespoke programme of support that comprises five hours of one to one coaching with an experienced school leader along with complementary support which can include an online community for support and sharing ideas and guided visits to schools to explore other heads’ leadership on the ground.
The Teacher Development Trust is rooted in our core focus of communication and collaboration, helping you create a culture of improvement in your school where staff thrive and pupils succeed.
Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO)
Who is eligible for the Early Headship Coaching Offer?
To be eligible for the Early Headship Coaching Offer you must:
- Be a headteacher in a state school when you begin the training.
- Be within the first five years of your headship when you begin.
- Either have taken the NPQH before beginning your headship, or are currently taking the NPQH
- Have not previously withdrawn from the Early Headship Coaching Offer.
- You’ll have a guide to support you as you take your first steps in headship
- You’ll be supported to apply and embed the learning from your NPQH
- You’ll connect with other new heads to share ideas and support
- You’ll have greater impact in your school and achieve your potential as a leader
Scholarship funding to cover the course fees is available if you are in your first 5 years of headship in England in:
- state-funded schools
- state-funded 16 to 19 organisations
- You should also be doing or have done the headship NPQ.
For further funding information from the DfE see here
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As of the end of our Autumn 2024 intake, TDT are no longer accepting new applications for NPQs.
Find a Delivery Partner near you
Our carefully selected network of Delivery Partners deliver our courses in locations across England and the United Arab Emirates. Some Delivery Partners deliver in more than one region, so please ensure you are able to travel to your chosen local delivery location.
Please use our interactive map below to see where our partners are based and what courses they are offering.