At our recent NPQ Headship conference, we covered a range of engaging themes including effective, efficient and empowered teams, conducting investigations, conditions, culture and change, and behaviour. The session was led by a fantastic team of facilitators, including two current headteachers from the region, who shared practical ideas based on their own experiences. This was followed by two inspiring guest speakers. All the facilitators shared helpful leadership guidance and real examples from school settings, helping to make the content feel relevant and relatable for our participants. Do you want to to develop your practice with support from local facilitators who can help you in your role and across your school? Join our next NPQ cohort. Find out more and complete our expression of interest form: https://ow.ly/v6hx50Z4co6

The DfE has announced the latest update for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for 2026–27. Here's the key information: Courses will begin in autumn 2026, with one intake only The following NPQs will be fully funded: - NPQ Senior Leadership (new) - NPQ Early Years Leadership (new) - NPQ Headship - NPQ SENCO For all other NPQs, schools with the highest 50% of pupils eligible for pupil premium funding will qualify for fully funded places Applications open on 23 June An NPQ is a government recognised qualification that helps teachers and school leaders build their skills and progress in their careers through structured professional development. If you are thinking about the next step in your professional development or leadership journey, an NPQ could be the perfect opportunity. We are now taking expressions of interest so you can be the first to hear when applications go live. Register your interest here: https://ow.ly/OLJ750Z1AZO

Happy y! Check out the range of numeracy resources for primary and secondary teachers from the National Numeracy website: https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numeracyday/young-learners #NationalNumeracyDay