1. CPCP
NPQH 1

2. Cyflwyniad Introduction
Rhaglen genedlaethol
Yn cael ei chyflwyno’n rhanbarthol gan y Consortia
Introduction
National programme
Regionally delivered by the Consortia
Importance of headship: School leadership is widely seen as second only to classroom teaching as an influence on pupil learning.
The National Model ensures consistency as Regions deliver ‘regionally’
The Welsh Government requires all Headteachers within Wales for all those appointed to their first substantive headship in a school maintained by a Local Authority (including nursery schools) and in non-maintained special schools, to hold the NPQH.
In May 2017 the Cabinet Secretary said:
“While I recognise that in some areas recruiting headteachers is not without issue, I am not prepared to compromise on the quality of entrants to headship in Wales. I believe we need to set the bar high for those we entrust with the leadership of our schools. So, whilst I recognise that the NPQH needs to develop, I am clear that we should maintain the requirement and keep it as a threshold for entry into headship.”
This was reinforced by the statement from the National Mission (2017 – 2021) that states
“A revised National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) becomes available to support the new Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership and to better equip leaders to plan for the new curriculum”. (Autumn 2018)

3. Beth yw’r CPCP? What is the NPQH?
Asesiad trylwyr yn erbyn y Safonau Arweinyddiaeth Ffurfiol (Medi 2018)
Yn rhoi ffocws ar dystiolaethu ymarfer proffesiynol
What is the NPQH?
Rigorous assessment against the Formal Leadership Standards (September 2018)
Focuses on evidencing professional practice
Therefore in Wales we want to ensure that only the best practitioners become our headteachers of the future.
The NPQH is a rigorous assessment of practitioners against the Formal Leadership Standards.
The focus is on the required skills and attributes of headship as articulated in the Standards and you will need to show how your professional practice to date meets those Standards.

4. A ddylwn wneud cais am y CPCP? Should I apply for the NPQH?
Prifathrawiaeth yw’r cam nesaf yn fy ngyrfa
Rwyf eisiau bod yn bennaeth a byddaf yn chwilio am fy swydd parhaol gyntaf
Gallaf ddangos fy nghyrhaeddiad yn erbyn y Safonau Arweinyddiaeth Ffurfiol
Should I apply for the NPQH?
Headship is my next career step
I want to be a headteacher and will be actively seeking my first substantive post
I can demonstrate my attainment against the Formal Leadership Standards
Can you agree with these statements?
If yes you should consider applying, if not you should not apply at this time. The NPQH is for those that are ready for headship and want to take that career step now.

5. A wyf yn barod am brifathrawiaeth?
Gwerthuswch eich ymarfer proffesiynol yn erbyn y Safonau Arweinyddiaeth Ffurfiol drwy ddefnyddio’r Adolygiad Safonau Arweinyddiaeth (ASA)
Trafodwch eich ASA gorffenedig gyda chydweithwyr
Am I ready for headship?
Evaluate your professional practice against the Formal Leadership Standards using the Leadership Standards Review (LSR)
Discuss your completed LSR with colleagues
The LSR is available electronically on consortia websites.
When you have completed your LSR discuss this and your career aspirations with other professionals including peers, line manager, headteacher and consortium/LA representatives.

6. Cofiwch
Ail-gyflwyno cais? A ydych wedi gweithredu ar eich adborth? Bydd angen dangos eich bod yn bodloni’r holl feysydd, yn cynnwys y rhai a adnabuwyd yn flaenorol fel rhai wedi eu bodloni.
Dylai hyn fod yn amlwg yn eich ASA.
Remember
Repeat applicants, have you acted on your feedback? You will need to demonstrate you meet all areas including those previously identified as met.
This should be evident in your LSR.
If you have failed at the assessment stage you need to have taken steps to address your development needs as noted in your feedback before applying again. You NEED to address all areas INCLUDING those previously met.

7. ASA
LSR
Explanation of LSR

8. What is the NPQH process?
Beth yw proses y CPCP?
Cyflwyno cais
Derbyn hysbysiad
Datblygiad a Chefnogaeth
Asesiad
What is the NPQH process?
Application
Notification
Development and Support
Assessment

9. Cyflwyno cais (Cwblhau’r ASA)
Dylech gyflawni hunan-adolygiad yn erbyn y Safonau Arweinyddiaeth, gan gofnodi eich cryfderau a meysydd i’w datblygu yn yr ASA
Dylech drafod eich ASA gyda'ch Pennaeth, fydd yn eich cynorthwyo i werthuso eich ymarfer proffesiynol yn erbyn y Safonau Arweinyddiaeth Ffurfiol ac i adnabod cyfleoedd i fynd i’r afael â’ch meysydd datblygu
Applying (Completion of LSR)
You need to undertake a self review against Leadership Standards recording your strengths and areas for development in the LSR
You need to discuss your LSR with your Headteacher who will assist you to evaluate your professional practice against the Formal Leadership Standards and identify opportunities to address your areas for development
REMINDER YOU ARE READY NOW!!!!!
To assist in this the prospective candidate should evaluate their professional practice against the Formal Leadership Standards using the LSR and upon completion discuss this evaluation with their Headteacher.
Schools should only support candidates with senior management responsibilities that have a significant impact on whole school improvement. Should the Headteacher agree that the individual is at a stage where headship is a realistic next step then the candidate should submit an endorsed application form to their regional NPQH co-ordinator. The application will then be forwarded for further consideration to a nominated Challenge Adviser / Senior Challenge Adviser, and if in agreement to the Local Authority for endorsement. It will be a requirement for the nominated Challenge Adviser / Senior Challenge Adviser to interview candidates prior to any recommendation to the Local Authority.
Where the candidate’s application is endorsed they will proceed onto the NPQH programme. Where a candidate has not been supported to progress, they should meet with the Headteacher and Challenge Adviser / Senior Challenge Adviser to discuss the individual’s future development requirements and needs. Those not successful will be offered alternative appropriate professional learning by their Headteacher. It is recognised that some candidates may not be accredited with the award but will be leaders in the future. Within our regional consortia there will be future development opportunities available for these candidates.
It is imperative that Local Authorities are involved at an early stage in the NPQH selection process, in order to assess candidates’ suitability for appointment to headship within three years of achieving NPQH.

10. Cyflwyno cais (Sicrhau cefnogaeth ar gyfer y cais)
Dim ond ymgeiswyr gyda chyfrifoldebau rheoli uwch ac sy’n cael effaith arwyddocaol ar wella ysgol gyfan y dylai eich Pennaeth gefnogi
Rydym yn cynghori pob darpar ymgeisydd i hysbysu’r ALl mor fuan â phosib o’u bwriad i wneud cais am y CPCP
Mewn achos lle nad yw ymgeisydd mewn lleoliad arferol, trafodwch gyda’ch cydlynydd rhanbarthol os gwelwch yn dda
Applying (Securing support for application)
Your Headteacher should only support candidates with senior management responsibilities that have a significant impact on whole school improvement
We advise all prospective candidates to notify their LA of their intention to apply for NPQH as early as possible
Where a candidate is not in a standard setting please discuss this with your regional coordinator
REMINDER YOU ARE READY NOW!!!!!
To assist in this the prospective candidate should evaluate their professional practice against the Formal Leadership Standards using the LSR and upon completion discuss this evaluation with their Headteacher.
Schools should only support candidates with senior management responsibilities that have a significant impact on whole school improvement. Should the Headteacher agree that the individual is at a stage where headship is a realistic next step then the candidate should submit an endorsed application form to their regional NPQH co-ordinator. The application will then be forwarded for further consideration to a nominated Challenge Adviser / Senior Challenge Adviser, and if in agreement to the Local Authority for endorsement. It will be a requirement for the nominated Challenge Adviser / Senior Challenge Adviser to interview candidates prior to any recommendation to the Local Authority.
Where the candidate’s application is endorsed they will proceed onto the NPQH programme. Where a candidate has not been supported to progress, they should meet with the Headteacher and Challenge Adviser / Senior Challenge Adviser to discuss the individual’s future development requirements and needs. Those not successful will be offered alternative appropriate professional learning by their Headteacher. It is recognised that some candidates may not be accredited with the award but will be leaders in the future. Within our regional consortia there will be future development opportunities available for these candidates.
It is imperative that Local Authorities are involved at an early stage in the NPQH selection process, in order to assess candidates’ suitability for appointment to headship within three years of achieving NPQH.

11. Cyflwyno cais (Ardystio)
Os bydd eich Pennaeth yn cytuno eich bod yn cwrdd â’r meini prawf ardystio a bod prifathrawiaeth yn gam nesaf realistig i chi, yna bydd yn ardystio eich ASA a’ch ffurflen gais
Dylech gyflwyno eich ffurflen gais a’ch ASA wedi eu hardystio i’r cydlynydd rhanbarthol CPCP erbyn 1yp ar y dyddiad cytunedig. Y consortiwm sy’n trefnu i Swyddog Ardystio yr Awdurdod Lleol ystyried y cais ac i wneud argymhelliad
Applying (Endorsement)
Should your headteacher agree that you meet the endorsement criteria and are at a stage where headship is a realistic next step then he/she will endorse the LSR and your application form.
You should submit both your endorsed application form and endorsed LSR to the regional NPQH co-ordinator before 1pm on the agreed date. The consortium arranges for the LA Endorsing Officer to consider the application and make a recommendation.
REMINDER YOU ARE READY NOW!!!!!
To assist in this the prospective candidate should evaluate their professional practice against the Formal Leadership Standards using the LSR and upon completion discuss this evaluation with their Headteacher.
Schools should only support candidates with senior management responsibilities that have a significant impact on whole school improvement. Should the Headteacher agree that the individual is at a stage where headship is a realistic next step then the candidate should submit an endorsed application form to their regional NPQH co-ordinator. The application will then be forwarded for further consideration to a nominated Challenge Adviser / Senior Challenge Adviser, and if in agreement to the Local Authority for endorsement. It will be a requirement for the nominated Challenge Adviser / Senior Challenge Adviser to interview candidates prior to any recommendation to the Local Authority.
Where the candidate’s application is endorsed they will proceed onto the NPQH programme. Where a candidate has not been supported to progress, they should meet with the Headteacher and Challenge Adviser / Senior Challenge Adviser to discuss the individual’s future development requirements and needs. Those not successful will be offered alternative appropriate professional learning by their Headteacher. It is recognised that some candidates may not be accredited with the award but will be leaders in the future. Within our regional consortia there will be future development opportunities available for these candidates.
It is imperative that Local Authorities are involved at an early stage in the NPQH selection process, in order to assess candidates’ suitability for appointment to headship within three years of achieving NPQH.

12. Hysbysiad Notification
Rhoddir gwybod i bob ymgeisydd am ganlyniad ei gais / ei chais
Yn dilyn argymhelliad y Swyddog Ardystio, hysbysir yr ymgeiswyr o’u Hyfforddwr Arweinyddiaeth, ynghyd ag amserlen y Rhaglen CPCP
Notification
All applicants are notified of the outcome of their application
Following the recommendation of the Endorsing Officer, candidates are notified of their Leadership Coach and the timetable of the NPQH Programme
REMINDER YOU ARE READY NOW!!!!!

13. Datblygiad a Chefnogaeth Development and Support
Diwrnod Datblygu Cenedlaethol
Diwrnod Dablygu Dulliau Arweinyddiaeth
Hyfforddwr Arweinyddiaeth
Rhwydwaith cefnogaeth gan gymheiriaid
Tasg Profiad Arweinyddiaeth
Paratoi ar gyfer y Ganolfan Asesu
Development and Support
National Development Day
Leadership Styles Development Day
Leadership Coach
Peer support network
Leadership Experience Task
Assessment Centre preparation
The development programme will consist of:
• Formal Day that addresses the key components of Headship – to include standards, National Mission, Schools as Learning Organisations and guidance on specific elements of NPQH (1 day).
• Support of a Leadership Coach (LC) who will meet with each designated candidate in a 1-1 session to discuss LSR and agree the Inquiry Leadership Experience (ILE) (minimum half day).
• Leadership Coaches will also organise joint sessions where ‘small group’ networking opportunities will be provided. The LC will build the sessions around common themes and issues as identified by the candidates. It is expected there will be the equivalent of between 2 and 3 days per group. A cross consortia Coaching and Mentoring Programme will be implemented from September 2018 (Appendix B).
• Undertaking an Inquiry Leadership Experience that will involve leading a particular element of whole school improvement that utilises the most recent research findings and leadership skills.
For support officers and assessment panel members all current HTs
According to phase language etc JH contact SCA and asks for names of HTs
SO support within LA usually and assessment panel members assess outside LA except in Welsh and special

14. Cefnogaeth i’r rhai sy’n cymryd rhan / Participant Support
Pennaeth yr Ymgeisydd / Candidate’s Headteacher
Ymgynghorydd Her / Challenge Adviser
Cydlynydd Rhanbarthol / Regional Coordinator
Hyfforddwr Arweinyddiaeth (Pennaeth) / Leadership Coach (Headteacher)
Rhwydweithiau Dysgu (Ymgeiswyr) / Learning Networks (Candidates)
Panel Asesu (Penaethiaid) / Assessment Panel (Headteachers)

15. Cefnogaeth
Bydd Hyfforddwyr Arweinyddiaeth yn darparu cymysgedd o sesiynau unigol a sesiynau rhwydwaith grŵp
Dyrennir nifer o ymgeiswyr i bob Hyfforddwr Arweinyddiaeth
Support
Leadership coaches will provide a mix of one to one and group network sessions
A number of candidates will be allocated to each Leadership Coach
Candidates are provided with support from an experienced headteacher to help them prepare their evidence for assessment and to help prepare for the assessment centre.
The NPQH is a great opportunity to network with your peers and they will be an important source of support.
One to one sessions will provide the opportunity for bespoke coaching and provide an opportunity for the candidate to discuss more personal ans sensitive matters.
Group coaching sessions can lead to the sharing of ideas, co-coaching and collective problem solving , providing the opportunity to learn from others.

16. Gweithio gyda’r Hyfforddwr
Bydd ymgeiswyr yn:
Gweithio gyda Hyfforddwr Arweinyddiaeth i gytuno, cynllunio, adolygu a gwerthuso eu Tasg Profiad Arweinyddiaeth
Cymryd rhan mewn sesiynau a drefnir gan yr Hyfforddwr Arweinyddiaeth
Cael eu cefnogi gan Hyfforddwr Arweinyddiaeth i baratoi ar gyfer yr Asesiad ffurfiol
Working with the Coach
Candidates will:
Work with a Leadership Coach to agree, plan, review and evaluate their Leadership Experience Task
Participate in sessions as organised by the Leadership Coach
Be supported by a Leadership Coach to prepare for the formal Assessment
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17. Tasg Profiad Arweinyddiaeth
Bydd y Dasg yn ran annatod o Gynllun Datblygu’r Ysgol ac yn cael ei gytuno rhwng y Pennaeth a’r ymgeisydd. Bydd yr ymgeisydd yn dod yn gyfarwydd â’r ymchwil diweddaraf mewn perthynas â’r maes hwn o waith a, lle’n briodol, yn ei ymgorffori yn y Cynllun.
Yn y Panel Asesu, bydd yr ymgeisydd yn amlinellu'r camau a gymerwyd, yr effaith mae’r datblygiad wedi ei gael a sut mae ei sgiliau arweinyddiaeth wedi datblygu o ganlyniad.
Leadership Experience Task
The task will be an integral part of the School Development Plan and will be agreed between the Headteacher and the candidate. The candidate will familiarise him/herself with the latest research regarding this area of work and, where appropriate, incorporate it into the Plan.
At the Assessment Panel the candidate will outline the actions taken, the impact the development has had and how his/her leadership skills have developed as a result.
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18. Asesiad
Defnyddir tystiolaeth o'r cyfweliad i roi sicrwydd i'r panel fod pob ymgeisydd yn cyrraedd y Safonau Proffesiynol ac yn ymgeisydd credadwy ar gyfer prifathrawiaeth.
Rhaid i ymgeiswyr gyflwyno tair dogfen cyn y Ganolfan Asesu, erbyn y dyddiad cytunedig:
Crynodeb o'r Dasg Profiad Arweinyddiaeth (1 dudalen A4 – templed)
Proffil gyrfa cryno (1 dudalen A4 – templed)
Copi electroneg o’r ASA
Assessment
Evidence from interview is to assure the panel that each candidate meets the Professional Standards and is a credible candidate for headship.
Candidates must submit three documents prior to the Assessment Centre by the agreed date:
A summary of the Leadership Experience Task (1 page of A4 - template)
A summary career profile (1 page of A4 - template)
An electronic copy of the LSR
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19. Canolfan Asesu (½ diwrnod)
Bydd y Ganolfan Asesu yn cynnwys 2 gyfweliad gan yr un panel, gydag egwyl ar gyfer lluniaeth. Mae gan bob panel 2 aelod a chadeirydd.
Cyfweliad 1 : Cyfweliad proffesiynol, gan gynnwys cyflwyniad ar 'Pam yr wyf yn barod am Brifathrawiaeth’
Cyfweliad 2 : Medrusrwydd Proffesiynol, yn cynnwys cyflwyniad ar 'Fy Nhasg Profiad Arweinyddiaeth – Yr hyn yr wyf wedi ei ddysgu am arweinyddiaeth’.
Assessment Centre (½ day)
Candidates will have 2 interviews by the same panel, with an interval for refreshments. Each panel has 2 members and a panel chair.
Interview 1: Professional Interview, including a presentation ‘Why I am ready to be a Headteacher’
Interview 2: Professional Capability, including a presentation ‘My Leadership Experience Task - What I have learned about leadership’
Each consortium will nominate a Chairperson and panel chairs as required to complete the assessment process.

20. Y Ganolfan Asesu The Assessment Centre
Beth gaiff ei asesu?
Mae gan y meini prawf asesu ffocws cadarn ar:
Y Pum Safon Arweinyddiaeth a’r llinynnau craidd yma:
Parodrwydd ar gyfer Prifathrawiaeth
Medrusrwydd proffesiynol a sgiliau dadansoddi
Seilir y cwestiynau cyfweliad ar y Safonau Arweinyddiaeth Ffurfiol, yr ASA a’r templedi a gyflwynwyd
The Assessment Centre
What will be assessed?
Assessment criteria have a firm focus on:
The Five Leadership Standards and core strands of:
Readiness for Headship
Professional capability and analytical skills
Interview questions are drawn from the Formal Leadership Standards, the LSR and submitted templates

21. Cyfweliad 1
Cyfweliad 2
Datganiad personol “Pam yr wyf yn barod am Brifathrawiaeth” (10 munud, amser wedi ei gyfyngu, nodiadau yn unig)
Llinyn craidd A
Arweinyddiaeth, Cydweithredu, Arloesi
Datganiad personol 'Fy Nhasg Profiad Arweinyddiaeth – yr hyn yr wyf wedi ei ddysgu am arweinyddiaeth” (10 munud, amser wedi ei gyfyngu, nodiadau yn unig)
Dysgu Proffesiynol
Addysgeg: Mireinio Addysgu, Hyrwyddo Dysgu, Dylanwadu ar Ddysgwyr
Interview 1
Interview 2
Personal statement “Why I am ready to be a Headteacher” (10 minutes, time limited, notes only)
Core strand A
Leadership, Collaboration, Innovation
Personal statement “My Leadership Experience Task – What I have learned about leadership” (10 minutes, time limited, notes only)
Professional Learning
Pedagogy: Refining Teaching, Advancing Learning, Influencing Learners

22. Amserlen CPCP // NPQH Timetable
Cyflwyno ffurflen gais erbyn 1yp
16/09/19
Swyddog ardystio i ddychwelyd y cais
23/09/19
Hysbysu’r ymgeisydd o’r canlyniad ac enw’r un sy’n cefnogi
26/09/19
Cefnogaeth o
14/10/19
Cyflwyno templedi erbyn 1yp
17/01/20
Canolfannau Asesu
03–14/02/20
Cymedroli Cenedlaethol
28/02/20
Canlyniadau i ymgeiswyr
04/03/20
Dyddiad cau ar gyfer apelio
02/04/20
Y panel apêl
29/04/20
Diwrnod Genedlaethol W/c
14 neu 21 /05/20
Application form submitted 1pm
16/09/19
Endorsing Officer to have returned application
23/09/19
Outcome and name of support to applicant
26/09/19
Support from
14/10/19
Submit templates by 1pm
17/01/20
Assessment Centres
03 – 14/02/20
National Moderation
28/02/20
Results to candidates
04/03/20
Appeal deadline
02/04/20
Appeal panel Week of
29/04/20
National Development Day W/c
14 or 21 /05/20

23. Cyflwyno ffurflen gais erbyn 1yp 16/09/19
CPCP
NPQH
Cyflwyno ffurflen gais erbyn 1yp 16/09/19
Submit applications by 1pm 16/09/19
CSC:
EAS:
ERW:
GwE: