Early Headship coaching Offer (EHCO)You are eligible for the Early Headship Coaching Offer (EHCO) of structured support and networking opportunities if you meet all of these criteria:
- you are in your first five years of headship
- you are employed in England in a state-funded school or state-funded 16 to 19 organisation on starting the training
- you have either completed an NPQH before taking up your first headship post or are currently taking one
- you have not withdrawn from the additional support programme previously.
The EHCO lasts 12 months, and includes:
- A headteacher wellbeing self-evaluation
- 1:1 coaching
- Peer coaching groups
- Peer support training sessions
- Access to online resources.
There is no assessment for the EHCO.
Our participants have valued the opportunity to reflect, think and learn in a collaborative and supportive environment. Through participating in this programme you will be able to:
- Develop your persona as a Headteacher in a values driven approach to leadership.
- Inspire leaders in your context to lead and drive successful change in your context.
- Deepen your pedagogical knowledge and apply it in your context through a whole school leadership lens.
- Understand how to develop a culture in a school and know how to model it as school.
- Learn how to provide a framework that encourages a safe, sustainable learning culture for pupil progress.
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Access research and materials and have many opportunities to discuss a variety of approaches and models to motivate and grow your teachers.
To find out more please visit UCL’s EHCO page here.
Register today with the DfE, choosing UCL as the lead provider: Register for a national professional qualification (education.gov.uk)
Cost for schools not eligible for funding: £800