The West 100 Programme is a unique opportunity for school leaders aspiring to become headteachers in the next three years. This unique programme, delivered in partnership with the Reach Foundation,  is designed to equip you with the leadership skills, knowledge, and network you need to succeed at the helm of a school. By joining, you’ll gain valuable insights, collaborate with experienced leaders, and access resources that will accelerate your career growth. In the first two cohorts of West100 we have had four delegates from LSP schools including Clara Mason, Deputy Headteacher at Backwell School who said the following about the West100 programme “...absolutely transformational in how I think about leadership, how I do my current job and what I want to do in the future. Nothing compares to this programme - I have never had CPD as good or as powerful as this. With the knowledge and experiences you gain, you will be changing the lives of young people in immeasurable ways.”

You can read more about the programme, including the outline of study and delivery mechanisms on Substack.

Applying to join the West100 Programme

We'll be sharing more information about the programme at the online information event on Tuesday 14 January 7.30-8.15pm.  Click on the button below to sign up to this information event:

We are eager to support potential headteachers to apply for the programme and may be able to offer sponsorship towards the cost of the programme. Please contact Janine Ashman for more information and register at one of West100 sessions detailed above.

Or if you're ready to apply, please do so here:

We have FUNDED places to deliver NPQH (16 places) and NPQ SENDCo (32 places)  for starting in April/May 2028.

These programmes are great for those who have aspirations to be a Headteacher or SENDCo!  

The application process for Cohort 8 is: 

1. Complete this application form National Society for Education - National Professional Qualifications Application Form - Cohort 8
2. Sponsor statements (from the w/c 13 January 2025)
3. DFE Registration (around 14 February 2025)
4. Formal offers and funding confirmation

We are anticipating that our official closing date will be Friday 21 March 2025. Funded places are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. 

If you would like to find out more, or have any questions about the above, please email Janine Ashman, Director of Learning. 

Find out more about each course by clicking on the links below:

NPQ SENCO​
NPQ Headship