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Dates and locations

More information about the dates and locations for the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) will be available on this page in due course.

An indicative timetable for intake two is as follows. Please note that this timetable is subject to change at any time and you should check here regularly for the latest information.

• 12 September to 10 October 2008: application round window.
• January/February 2009: two-day assessment event. Successful applicants at this stage will be deemed to have a confirmed place on the programme. In line with the mandatory regulations, it is only at this stage that applicants will be able to be appointed to their first substantive headship.
• February/March 2009: introductory sessions.
• April 2009: 4-12 months' personal leadership development pathway followed by graduation panel.

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