Early Headship Coaching

The Early Headship Coaching (EHCO) programme provides structured, unassessed face-to-face support for new leaders in their first five years of headship.

The programme is a targeted package of support, based on the latest and best available evidence about what makes an effective Head. A personalised, practical and flexible programme, the focus is on helping you to maximise your impact as a head and deal with the challenges you face in your school context.

Overview

The Early Headship Coaching (EHCO) programme provides structured, unassessed face-to-face support for new leaders in their first five years of headship.

The programme is a targeted package of support, based on the latest and best available evidence about what makes an effective Head. A personalised, practical and flexible programme, the focus is on helping you to maximise your impact as a head and deal with the challenges you face in your school context.

It is available to any new head who has EITHER completed the new/reformed NPQH before becoming a head OR is currently taking the existing NPQH.

 

Time commitment

Start date: Monthly

Programme length: 9 – 18 months (tailored to participant)

Online seminars: 12 hours (optional)

Online mentoring/coaching: 8 hours

Optional online self-study: up to x20 2-hour units

School visit: 6 hours in person (optional)

 

Cost/funding

Free to all eligible participants

Scholarship funding available - click here for more information

If you are not eligible (for example if you work for an independent school) the programme cost is £800.

For more information and to apply click below:

Early Headship Coaching