Starts:
Autumn 2025
Duration:
12 months
Time:
1.5 - 2.5hrs per week
Fees:
UK - £800 +VAT
EHCO
For leaders who are in the first five years of their first headship and who have either previously completed NPQH or are currently undertaking NPQH.
What does the EHCO entail?
Each term there are a series of events, both in-person and online to engage with covering a wide range of topics.
In its entirety the offer comprises of:
- Peer Networking and School Visits – identify an area of school life and leadership you would like to learn more about and use our school visits directory to find a school who are happy to host your visit. You will be able to contact the school directly and arrange your visit, thereby allowing you to tailor the time, focus and duration of your visit to meet your needs.
- Coaching – 3 x 90-minute coaching sessions with an executive coach of your choice. You can select a coach to work with from our Executive Coaching Directory. With three sessions over twelve months, you have the opportunity to find the time and space to reflect on your progress from one academic year to the next.
- Access to monthly webinars and articles covering a wide range of topics enabling you to interact with other leaders from across the country and beyond.
- Access to an online resource library with research materials enabling you to make evidence informed decisions about practices in your own leadership and across your school.
What’s the benefit for me?
Prioritising your own professional development when immersed in your first headship can be a challenge in itself. This flexible offer allows you to access different forms of learning at times which suit you.
What do other headteachers say about this course?
We will share our feedback with you very soon.
How do I apply to start the course?
Applications for this programme can be made at any time. You would be able to start the programme in Autumn 2026.
The course has a 12-month duration from the point of starting to ensure you benefit from all of the activities on offer.
How much does it cost?
£800.00
LLSE are very pleased to announce the continuation of some DfE scholarship funding this November 2025. This is a targeted support package for teachers new to the role of headship. You are eligible for this targeted support package if you meet the following criteria:
- are in your first 5 years of headship
- work in a state-funded school in England upon starting the training
- have either completed an NPQH before taking up your first headship post or are currently taking the NPQH
- have not withdrawn from the additional support programme previously
Further information relating to funding can be found here.