"Ninety-six per cent of teachers responding to our questionnaire who have completed the Scottish Qualification for Headship (standard route) found it to be very effective or effective in preparing them for their first headteacher post."
Donaldson Review Report (2011: 79)
This programme enhances the career prospects of professionally qualified teachers aspiring to headship. Indeed, many participants progress into further promoted posts before completion of the programme.
The programme is also of interest to staff in promoted school posts looking to enhance their leadership and management practice and through doing so, increasing their professional effectiveness.
This article was published on Feb 27, 2011