It has been an opportunity to explore, reflect and practice some of the theoretical aspects of Leadership and gain a wider perspective on school improvement.

Patience Nhenga

5/5

4/5

It has opened up a huge range of learning opportunities form readings and seminars to podcasts. Doing the programme has allowed me to give myself valuable CPD time

Louisa Jones

5/5

4/5

Having the time to stop and look at the theory behind what we are doing. It has validated a lot of my decisions and has given me more confidence.

Ruth Whitehead

5/5

4/5

I am learning so much about myself as a leader and about leadership overall. Networking with colleagues is great and I am fully supported by the NCE team.

Leanne Yost

5/5

4/5

enjoying the learning content and the ability to look at so many different topics that are relevant to my current and future work

Jennie Thomson

5/5

4/5

Challenge of reading outside and beyond education and then relating it to our field.

Matthew Pike

5/5

4/5

Learning new knowledge and skills that support me in my role as a senior leader.

Jessica Beasley

5/5

4/5

Just the amazing ideas that I've been exposed to that have led me to further reading and expanded my horizons

Helen Savory

5/5

4/5

Fantastic speakers on the learning days. Interesting topics and learning is centered on your role, it's not all theoretical.

Alex Townsend

5/5

4/5

Learning so many new things and being able to see them translate into day to day practice through the apprenticeship tasks.

Dawn Barlow-Ward

5/5

4/5

The fact that this is not just validation of my existing knowledge. I am learning a lot and are able to use this learning in day to day work.

Edyta White

5/5

4/5

developing my knowledge and understanding in aspects of leadership I had never considered before. Really opening my eyes to a world of knowledge

Nicola Jackson

5/5

4/5

A real in-depth look at key areas of leadership that helps hit the nail on the head.

Craig Chaplin

5/5

4/5

With each new piece of learning, I feel empowered.

Diana Detterick

5/5

4/5

I love listening to all of the experts and soaking in their knowledge.

Cheryl Jump

5/5

4/5

The professional learning days and the podcasts. I would also say that the support from my PLM has been outstanding.

Sean Cornish

5/5

4/5

The opportunity to expand my understanding of strategic leadership theory and how I can apply it to my own practice.

Sophia Potter

5/5

4/5

Having access to people who are in education and having them share their experiences and insights

Andrew Whelan

5/5

4/5

Meeting other leaders in different school settings

Sarah Allen

5/5

4/5

Time to breathe, step back and think about my own practice.

Jo Hill

5/5

4/5

I have felt empowered to be confident about my work.

Kati-Anne Roughley

5/5

4/5

The online residential days. The speakers are brilliant and leave all with lots to digest.

Philip Collier

5/5

4/5

Quality of Knowledge Seminars

Jeanette Harlow

5/5

4/5

Listening to experts!

Sonya Campbell

5/5

4/5

The range of reading, and sharing ideas with colleagues in break out rooms and on WhatsApp

Lisa Robertson

5/5

4/5

The space,, chance and focus on learning beyond my comfort zone.

Tamanna Abdul-Karim

5/5

4/5

The depth of knowledge and opportunities for self-reflection

Julia Spence

5/5

4/5

Completing the reading to learn more and listening to the podcast discussions

Freya Wall

5/5

4/5

Listening to inspirational speakers such as Vivienne Porritt and Diana Osagie

Kate Wright

5/5

4/5

Having such an invested and motivational tutor. Rachel is incredible.

Victoria Ongley

5/5

4/5

Understanding the theory that supports my instincts as a leader.

Alexandra Trainer

5/5

4/5

The live lecture by Sir David Carter - it was first-class.

Joseph Sparks

5/5

4/5

I enjoy the academic professional learning days where the teaching has a been excellent

Lesley Dolben

5/5

4/5

Learning so much about effective ways to develop my leadership practice

Julie Crouch

5/5

4/5

The knowledge I am constantly gaining and the excellent support

Karen Ward

5/5

4/5

Great speakers and lots of good books that make you think

Daniel Bowden

5/5

4/5

I am loving the new learning

Amanda Holling

5/5

4/5

Learning things that make me rethink my practice.

Valerie Griffiths

5/5

4/5

Thought provoking and academically challenging

Ciaran Treloar

5/5

4/5

The Professional Learning Days and the book club sessions.

Marie Foucher

5/5

4/5

support from Mark Ellis is excellent and the materials and PL days are well thought out and relevant

James Harrison

5/5

4/5

The depth of knowledge and support from many different schools of thought beyond education

Kathy-Ann McClean

5/5

4/5

The virtual residential days where you get to network just a little and hear other perspectives and ideas. Podcasts also great way to absorb information.

Sarah Hatherall-Good

5/5

4/5

Accessing high quality speakers and reading materials

Rachael Caunter

5/5

4/5

The readings and the seminars are brilliant. Really enjoy them

Philip Collier

5/5

4/5

The quality of tutors and lecturers has been a real highlight.

Julie Stewart

5/5

4/5

The academic learning. The support from the NCE has been excellent.

Sally Porter

5/5

4/5

The level of support from SLT tutors, thought-provoking lectures and resources to make you question your everyday practice.

Christopher Griffin

5/5

4/5

The podcast and book club sessions gives me some kind of normality. I also enjoy the workshop sessions too.

Rosette Doxon

5/5

4/5

Quality of training and reading leading to enhanced, reflective practice

Alison Spence

5/5

4/5

Communicating and learning with other senior leaders.

Nathaniel Wilson

5/5

4/5

Building my confidence

Michelle Antoniou

5/5

4/5

I love the PLDs, with such high quality speakers and the NCE podcasts.

Siobhan Stanczyk

5/5

4/5

Inspirational NCE team and speakers

David Guy

5/5

4/5

The support of the Tutors.

James Griffiths

5/5

4/5

Excellent support from my tutor Rachel

Sandra Davis

5/5

4/5

Personal reflection based on literature

Nickola Lewis-Nelson

5/5

4/5

Listening to experts share their experience

Sonya Campbell

5/5

4/5

Challenging thinking around leadership

Emily Thompson

5/5

4/5

Being exposed to insights from other professionals and literature

Rachelle Pennock

5/5

4/5

Listening to the speakers during the online learning

Kathryn Yiannadji

5/5

4/5

Knowledge skills and the readings

Joan Henshaw

5/5

4/5

Ease of access to materials

Lorraine Wright

5/5

4/5

Support from the senior tutor through regular zoom meetings, podcasts and book clubs.

Farzana Hussain

5/5

4/5

To high quality tutors, presenters, materials and support

Victoria Holmes

5/5

4/5

The challenge!

Emma Hunston

5/5

4/5

Professional learning days and tutor support

Laura Watson

5/5

4/5

The way it challenges my thinking

Caroline Tomlinson

5/5

4/5

The brilliant range of speakers at the seminars and the personalised approach from my tutor Mark Ellis.

Emily Samuels

5/5

4/5

The wealth of new ideas that I have picked up

Stephanie Edmunds

5/5

4/5

Tutor Support, Mark Ellis and Mia Jones have been fantastic.

Carole McPhee

5/5

4/5

The support offered by the tutors

Benjamin Jones

5/5

4/5

The wider learning and affirmation of what is working successfully in school.

Ashley Winters

5/5

4/5

Excellent range of speakers and superb support from James Potter

Gary Streatfield

5/5

4/5

The live days when we have had a chance to 'meet' tutors etc

Sean Cornish

5/5

4/5

The support from Mark Ellis and Nick Heard

Robert Wade

5/5

4/5

Excellent professional learning days and support from tutors.

Melanie Taylor

5/5

4/5

deepening my understanding in aspects of leadership

Caroline Tomlinson

5/5

4/5